How do I go about having my gas meter moved from an inside wall to an outside wall?

How do I go about having my gas meter moved from an inside wall to an outside wall?

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Sometimes it's necessary to move a gas meter if it's hard to access or read - or if you're having building work done.

However, attempting to move your gas meter yourself is illegal and dangerous. This should only be carried out by a licensed Gas Safe Engineer.

How to go about having your gas meter moved from an inside wall to an outside wall?

As we've mentioned, moving your gas meter is not a job you can undertake yourself.

Instead, to move your gas meter from inside to an outside wall, contact your local gas network operator. You can find them by entering your postcode on the Energy Networks Association site.

Your gas network operator will let you know whether they can carry out the work you want doing. Usually, this will depend on where your meter is now, how far you want to move it, why you want to move it and the type of connector.

Wondering how much it costs to have a gas meter moved? Check out our complete guide to understanding the costs involved in moving a gas meter.

Find a Gas Safe registered engineer

Only your gas network operator can move your gas meter. However, you might need to find your own gas engineer to carry out other related work - for instance, preparatory digging or reconnecting your supply inside your home.

To find a Gas Safe engineer to help, simply enter your postcode below.