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Can I get my gas meter moved vertically?
Anonymous user 16 March 2024 - 2.47 PM
I want to move my gas meter to allow me to use the space under the stairs (where the meter is) as a downstairs toilet. The space is limited and if I installed a toilet now it would be very difficult to access the meter. I have had an extortionate quote from the gas supplier to move it outside. I can't go ahead with this due to the cost, so I'm wondering if I can get the meter moved higher up the wall instead. This would (surely?) mean just extending the pipework that is already above ground, not digging a trench and rerouting the supply. Is this something I can get any gas person to do or is this still a job for my gas network operator? Thanks in advance
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The pipework from the gas main up to and including the emergency control valve next to your gas meter is owned by the gas transporter for your area. Unfortunately this does mean that the gas transporter is the only one who is allowed to alter the pipework position. The gas transporter does not usually install any valves on the service pipe outside to isolate the gas supply unless it feeds multiple properties so to extend the pipework further up the wall inside will usually require digging up the pipework outside to stop the flow of gas. I hope this is helpful for you.
The information provided by MJS Plumbing is incorrect (I note that he is not even a Gas Safe registered engineer) apart from the fact that the Gas Transporter does indeed own the meter and all associated pipework and fittings attached to it upstream. You need to find a Gas Safe engineer who has a G1 qualification this means he can legally remove the meter only (not the Emergency control valve - ECV) and relocate the meter elsewhere and extend the pipework in steel only but by doing so he must install a secondary ECV if the new meter location is NOT near the existing ECV and must attach a permanent notice informing where the primary ECV is located. NB: Search Gas Safe web site on-line and look for a qualified engineer in your area with this qualification - G1 (most important)
Boiler Homecare is probably correct. However, finding a Gas Safe registered engineer who works on domestic with that G1 qualification will be harder than finding a politician that doesn't lie. If you ring Gas Safe they will be able to give you contact details for engineers with the correct qualification.
I’m a GNO3 main Layer and domestic and commercial gas installer. The guy who suggested G1 is an idiot. I’m afraid the shipper or supplier does own the main up to the ECV at point of entry. You do have options but all utility services are covered by Girs, Mirs & Wirs. That’s, Gas, Electric & water. So any qualified company with such qualifications can assist and undertake this work at a 1/4 of cost. I can make an application to the gas provider pay a admin fee of £50 and application. for redirection of pipe work in private but before ECV. It’s easy. I’m afraid Who ever suggested GAS SAFE can help are also wrong they are only instructed by HSE to cover after the ECV. Please post this as I’m afraid after reading these comments a little knowledge is clearly DANGEROUS.
I hope that helps.
