Guidelines

Who do I ring to move my gas meter?

Who do I ring to move my gas meter?

The answer depends on where you plan to move it. If you’re only moving it within one metre of its original location, your energy supplier should be the first port of call. If you want to move it outside or to an entirely different location, you’ll need to contact the gas transporter or electricity distributor.

Can I move my gas meter British Gas?

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.

Who is responsible for my gas meter UK?

Gas meter boxes can either be installed by the property owner or the supplier. Once installed the meter box is under the responsibility of the property owner for its maintenance.”

How much does it cost to move a gas meter UK?

What is the cost of moving a gas meter?

Costs of moving meters Cost + VAT (Range low – high) Average cost
Cost to move a gas meter- materials £400 – £1,000 £700
Cost to move a gas meter – labour £150 – £250 per day £200 per day
Cost of moving an electric meter £75 – £1,000 £537.50

Does my gas meter need to be accessible?

The meter shall be located such that it is readily accessible and in a safe location that permits ease of reading, safe venting, maintenance and replacement. The nominated location should also ensure that the meter is external to any building.

How do I turn my gas meter on UK?

Hold down the ‘A’ button and wait until the display shows ‘Release A for gas’. Let go of the button. It can take up to 1 minute before the meter will beep 3 times and change to ON. The supply will turn on and display the amount available for gas.

Why is my gas meter capped?

Generally a meter is capped for safety reasons (for example if a property has been empty for a long time or there’s been a gas leak). If the cap is on the internal pipework (i.e. after the meter), you’ll need to contact a private Gas Safe-register engineer to take it off.

Why isn’t my gas showing on my smart meter British Gas?

It’s nothing to worry about – it just means you have unread alerts from us. If your smart energy monitor has been off for longer than 70 minutes, you’ll need to wait another 70 minutes to see your gas data. This is because the smart energy monitor isn’t designed to show gas data more than 70 minutes old.

Who is responsible for faulty gas meter?

Your supplier is responsible for making sure your meter works properly. If you’re a tenant and your landlord pays the energy bills, tell them you think the meter might be faulty. They will be responsible for contacting the energy supplier and sorting out the issue.

Where should gas meters be located UK?

But in general terms, the ideal location for a gas meter is on an external wall that’s no more than 2 meters from the corner of the property on either side of a door or sealed window.

Where should a gas meter be placed?

Meter sets should be located at the building and as near as practical to the point where the gas service pipe enters the property. The meter set location is typically near the side of the building from which the customer will be served.

How to read a gas meter and submit a reading-British Gas?

How to Read a Gas Meter and Submit a Reading – British Gas 1) Look at the five digits to the left of the decimal point, reading from left to right. 2) Ignore the other 3 numbers which may be shown in red.

How do I apply for a British Gas smart meter?

Just give us a call on 0333 202 9580 1 or complete the application form below and return to the address listed at the bottom of the form. We’ve already installed smart meters in over 6 million homes and businesses, and now we’re helping developers get them into new builds, too.

How can I get a gas connection with British Gas?

You can rely on us to deliver your gas and energy infrastructure and fit smart meters into your new development, be it large or small. If you need infrastructure as well as meters, we’d be happy to help you. Just give us a call on 0333 202 9580 and we’ll get everything set up for you.

How can I contact British Gas home insurance?

You can call us on 0333 202 9604. Monday to Friday: 8am – 8pm, Saturday 8am – 6pm. We may record calls to help improve our service to you. Calls to 0330/0333 numbers will cost you no more than 01 or 02 numbers from landlines or mobiles.