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Gas survey help
Polmop
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I am in the process of buying a house and the seller is being a bit awkward. It's empty and I am trying to get a gas survey done but she won't settle her bill
Would anyone know how I cam get it done with a balance owing. I think its on a smart meter. Thanks
Would anyone know how I cam get it done with a balance owing. I think its on a smart meter. Thanks
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Can you clarify what you mean by a “gas survey”? If she tries to close her account with the supplier before completion, you may find yourself liable for any charges between now and then. Even if the property is empty, there will still be standing charges if nothing else.🎉 MORTGAGE FREE (First time!) 30/09/2016 🎉 And now we go again…New mortgage taken 01/09/23 🏡
Balance as at 01/09/23 = £115,000.00 Balance as at 31/12/23 = £112,000.00
Balance as at 31/08/24 = £105,400.00 Balance as at 31/12/24 = £102,500.00
Balance as at 31/08/25 = £ 95,450.00
£100k barrier broken 1/4/25SOA CALCULATOR (for DFW newbies): SOA Calculatorshe/her0 -
Do you mean a gas safety certificate ?0
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You have no right to enter the premises for a "gas survey" before you own the property. Even if the owner does the "gas survey" (I assume you mean boiler service) its no guarantee if will be working when you move in.
Does she have a tariff which includes a gas service ?
Make sure on the day becomes yours you read the meter, take a photo and contact the existing supplier.Never pay on an estimated bill. Always read and understand your bill0 -
Sorry yes I mean a gas safety certificate0
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Any gas safe registered engineer can do that if the owner gives you m permission to enter it's about £60 depending how many gas appliances there are
check gassaferegister.co.uk for local engineer1 -
Then that is completely independent of the energy supply, the seller may be happy for you to get this done (at your own cost) between exchange & completion.🎉 MORTGAGE FREE (First time!) 30/09/2016 🎉 And now we go again…New mortgage taken 01/09/23 🏡
Balance as at 01/09/23 = £115,000.00 Balance as at 31/12/23 = £112,000.00
Balance as at 31/08/24 = £105,400.00 Balance as at 31/12/24 = £102,500.00
Balance as at 31/08/25 = £ 95,450.00
£100k barrier broken 1/4/25SOA CALCULATOR (for DFW newbies): SOA Calculatorshe/her0 -
Do you mean the supply has been cut off due to debt, so there is no supply to test the appliances with?0
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Why does the outstanding bill stop your engineer inspecting the boiler? Or has the gas been cut off?
A smart meter should make no difference. Or do you mean a pre-payment meter (very different!)
If the property is empty, what else has been done? Is the water drained down? Electricity cutoff?
Given the property is empty and you're being given limited access I should assume the worst. Either walk away or acept that this property will need money spent on it eg a new boiler.
How old is the property? Have you seen the fuse box/consumer unit? Was it a modern one with trip switched, or an old fashioned on with wire fuses.......?
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The buyer may ask for one before exchange with to the cost to the seller
Depends how desperate the seller is to sell0 -
OP, how about explaining why you need a GSC (it's not required for the vendor to provide one), and why an o/s gas bill prevents this? If you want one, arrange it through your own RGI and pay for it (assuming the vendor is happy to grant access).No free lunch, and no free laptop
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