Repositioning Bulk LPG (currently Calorgas) at house we're buying

y-o-r-k-y

I want to add a conservatory to the house we are buying . On doing a little research I can see Calor say the bulk tank needs a clearance of 3 m all round. The one corner of the proposed conservatory would only be around 1m from the tank. What are my options? If I switched supplier would they move the tank for free? Any help appreciated .
 

Mister_G

Firstly, I assume that you have a suitable location that the tank can be moved to (3m clearance etc).

As you are new to the property, you will not have a contract with Calor, as the contract will be with the current owner. You will therefore be free to take out a new contract with whoever gives you the best price!

It will be unlikely (although not impossible) that whoever you choose will move the tank for free.  You can certainly provide a new concrete base for it in its new position, but I suspect that the supplier will want to charge for the new pipework.

If the tank currently contains much gas, they may have to pump it out into a temporary tank before moving it.

When I discovered that my tank was in a non-compliant position, I did get Calor to move it and the pipework for free, but I had to provide the new concrete base.  This was some12 years ago now and things may have changed.

Sorting_Hat

3m from any walls, boundaries or anything really you don't control the other side of. 3m from parking as well.
If a wall is solid ie brick/concrete and has no windows/doors it can be deemed to be a firewall and be 1.5m from the tank.
My instinct is that anything will be charged especially a new firm as you would be an unknown to them.
I understand that Calor are able to do everything in house? 
A survey will give you all the information on siting the tank.