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Water meter switching problems

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kayej
kayej Posts: 28 Forumite
in Water bills
i asked Thames Water to go on a water meter as I live in a 2/3 bedroom flat with garden but live alone. They came to assess & advised me that the water pipe is too close to the wall & I would have to pay to have the pipe moved before they would give me a meter. Should I ask for an assessment or will they just say No? Any thoughts?

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  • kayej
    kayej Posts: 28 Forumite
    no thoughts on this or anyone has any advice?
  • silvercar
    silvercar Posts: 49,454 Ambassador
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Academoney Grad Name Dropper
    Anything to lose by asking for an assessment?
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  • kayej
    kayej Posts: 28 Forumite
    I have now asked for an assessment
  • deanos
    deanos Posts: 11,241 Forumite
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    edited 7 April 2017 at 4:53PM
    they can insist that you modify internal pipework if it does not cost too much, i presume this is for a internal meter you are on about , can you take a picture ?
  • matelodave
    matelodave Posts: 9,073 Forumite
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    edited 8 April 2017 at 8:47AM
    Here's what Thame Water have to say about it

    https://www.thameswater.co.uk/my-account/billing-and-payment/our-charges/assessed-household-charge
    Never under estimate the power of stupid people in large numbers
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