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New gas meter needed. Does anyone have a list of new meter prices/install times?
I have a meter box with gas feed from road that is ready for a new gas meter.
Currently my electric is with EDF. At least initially I was thinking of signing up to dual-fuel with a single company.
So far I have only contacted 2 companies.
First Utility seem to be the cheapest supplier in my area on their "iSave Dual Fuel V12" tariff, but don't do new connections at all. So I'd have to switch later.
The Co-Op's Pioneer tariff appeals because I agree with their 100% renewable on electric policy. And they are only about estimated £90-£100 more per year. The meter is installed by a subcontractor and costs £85.83p+VAT (£102.99p). Will take 35 days for full switchover. 20-25 days til meter is in which puts us around xmas.
The guy from Co-Op seemed to think the big 6 are more likely to have free or cheap meter install prices, as they have their own engineers and dont subcontract the work.
Made me think maybe someone has done this research recently.
There are many ways to compare tariffs once you are connected, but I havent found any comparison of meter install prices or how long the various companies take to install.
Anyone have a list of new meter prices/install times across UK suppliers?
Other than that I guess my only option is to contact everyone.
Cheers
Currently my electric is with EDF. At least initially I was thinking of signing up to dual-fuel with a single company.
So far I have only contacted 2 companies.
First Utility seem to be the cheapest supplier in my area on their "iSave Dual Fuel V12" tariff, but don't do new connections at all. So I'd have to switch later.
The Co-Op's Pioneer tariff appeals because I agree with their 100% renewable on electric policy. And they are only about estimated £90-£100 more per year. The meter is installed by a subcontractor and costs £85.83p+VAT (£102.99p). Will take 35 days for full switchover. 20-25 days til meter is in which puts us around xmas.
The guy from Co-Op seemed to think the big 6 are more likely to have free or cheap meter install prices, as they have their own engineers and dont subcontract the work.
Made me think maybe someone has done this research recently.
There are many ways to compare tariffs once you are connected, but I havent found any comparison of meter install prices or how long the various companies take to install.
Anyone have a list of new meter prices/install times across UK suppliers?
Other than that I guess my only option is to contact everyone.
Cheers
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If you have the actual supply, a supplier will provide it free. This is the downside to little onesDon't put your trust into an Experian score - it is not a number any bank will ever use & it is generally a waste of money to purchase it. They are also selling you insurance you dont need.0
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British Gas did it for free for me last year. Took about 2 weeks before they finally turned up.0
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Thats it, you can get them fitted free from a supplier. Thats why they are selling well on ebay for £50 !0
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Thanks
So maybe just stick with edf and get them to fit it then switch later on would be easiest.0
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