Moving Gas Meter

me22ac

Hi,

Wondered if anyone could advise me of the most economical way of getting the Gas meter moved. It is currently in the living room and has vent to outside, thus making it pretty chilly near the cabinet. So we are looking to getting it move outside (on the same wall). Been quoted £520 by National Grid- wonder if we have any alternative options?

Also looking at smart meters but, and correct me if I am wrong, doesn't look like it would fix the issue as it looks like it would still be in the same place just a little smaller and would presumably still require the vents.

Any suggestions/ advice appreciated.

Thanks

SailorSam

I don't think anyone but the main supplier [National Grid) can touch the meter. They've got you over a barrel and charge whatever they want knowing there is no competition.
Don't know about the vents, there's nothing like that in my cupboard. We have a meter reader here on the forum, he'll know better, later.

footyguy

The only other option that might (and I stress only might) be available to you would be using an independent gas transporter.

However, I wouldn't recommend this option if National Grid are prepared to do the work.
An IGT may quote cheaper, but this can restrict your choice of supplier and/or incur a surcharge on every gas bill you get in the future. (although not all suppliers now pass on the extra charge e.g. none of the expensive, big 6 pass on the IGT charge)

[Deleted User]

If the move is less than a metre a private gas safe engineer can do it. Personally I can t recall gas meters requiring vents to the outside. I see many under stairs and in pantries which don t appear to be vented.

me22ac

Thanks. I have a someone coming round for something else next week so will ask them. What a pain this is...

luckbox

You are correct about a Smart meter. That will just replace the existing meter, so won't help.

wr1ght

sacsquacco wrote: »

If the move is less than a metre a private gas safe engineer can do it. Personally I can t recall gas meters requiring vents to the outside. I see many under stairs and in pantries which don t appear to be vented.

only if they have MET1 qualification

C_Mababejive

wr1ght wrote: »

only if they have MET1 qualification

And the permission of the MAM, but even then they won't be able to alter the live incoming service.

wr1ght

C_Mababejive wrote: »

And the permission of the MAM, but even then they won't be able to alter the live incoming service.

yep thats a grid job

MeterMan

Gas meters don't require a vent. However if you have a gas appliance in the same room, that may require it.

Get advice from a gas engineer, you may be able to block up the vent and save 420 quid.