No, moving gas meters is a difficult process, so it’s not something you can do yourself. It’s illegal for anyone but a qualified, licensed professional – such as a Gas Safe engineer – to change the meter’s position.
Can gas meters be relocated?
Yes, you can. But there are costs involved, so you might want to ask yourself if it’s essential. Sometimes, of course, moving a gas or electric meter is unavoidable.
How much is it to move gas meter?
The cost to move a gas meter ranges from £400 – £1,000 for materials and £150 – £250 for labour per day. The average cost to move a gas meter is, therefore, £700 + £200 per day. Costs can increase by around 25% if a new meter box is needed and to fill the old space.
Can a gas engineer move a gas meter?
6 Answers from MyBuilder Gas Engineers gas engineers can do gas work up to the meter. the meter itself should not be moved as you suggest by any gas engineer or the general public.
Can I get my gas meter moved for free?
If you’re a priority customer and you need to move your pre-payment meter because you’re finding it hard to read or access it, tell your supplier this – they should move it for free.
How much does it cost to move a gas meter British gas?
To relocate a gas meter, costs range from an estimated £400 to £1,000, plus labour. For electricity meters, the starting price is lower – around £75, unless your electricity distributor is involved in the process.
Can I have my gas meter moved free of charge?
Only your current supplier can move your meter. This means if you want another supplier to do it you have to switch your supply to them first. This will change your prices for gas and electricity, so check that it’s worth it overall before you switch.
Can a gas Safe engineer remove a gas meter?
Disconnect and/or Remove a Gas Meter In these cases, it’s wise to get the meter removed and the supply capped. Our Gas Safe Registered and GIRS qualified engineer partners are fully qualified to carry out all aspects of gas meter installations, removals, relocations and increase and decrease of meter sizes.
Who is responsible for replacing a gas meter?
Gas meter boxes can be installed by the homeowner before the supplier installs the supply, or the gas supplier might install the meter box through some agreement with the consumer. However, once the meter box is installed it appears that the consumer (usually the property owner) is responsible for its maintenance.
Who can relocate a gas meter?
Only your current supplier can move your meter. This means if you want another supplier to do it you have to switch your supply to them first. This will change your prices for gas and electricity, so check that it’s worth it overall before you switch. See our advice on getting the best deal by switching supplier.
Is it illegal to move a gas meter?
You can’t move the meter yourself – it’s illegal. Contact your supplier and tell them you want to have your meter moved. They’ll tell you if they can do the work. This depends on: They might not be able to do the work if your meter is outside or you want to move it longer distances, for example to another room.
What can I do to get my meter moved?
Who can move your meter depends on the work that’s involved. You can’t move the meter yourself – it’s illegal. Contact your supplier and tell them you want to have your meter moved. They’ll tell you if they can do the work.
Can you change the position of a gas meter?
If you’re looking to make a small positional change (i.e. within a metre of its original placement), your energy supplier should be able to take care of it for you.
When do I need to move my pre payment meter?
If you’re a priority customer and you need to move your pre-payment meter because you’re finding it hard to read or access it, tell your supplier this – they should move it for free. You’ll most likely be a priority customer if you’re: You must contact your local electricity distributor and gas transporter to do the work.
