How To Get My Gas Meter Removed?
If you have a gas meter that you no longer require and would like it to be disconnected, it is important that you understand the process involved to ensure a cost-effective and efficient service.
Reasons to remove a gas meter?
- Construction work being carried out on site
- You are looking to upgrade gas meters
- You are looking to downgrade gas meters
- You no longer need gas
- Site demolition
How to remove a domestic Gas meter
If you want to remove a domestic meter, we would advise contacting your gas supplier if the meter is their property.
Following this, your supplier will:
- Remove and cap the service
- Remove the meter from your property
How to remove a commercial gas meter
We know removing a commercial gas meter can be critical, particularly if site works are planned or in progress. Before removing and/or disconnecting a gas meter, we may need to carry out a site survey in order to assess what is required.
If you need to have your commercial gas meter removed you should contact Gas Connections.
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To successfully remove your commercial gas meter, we will need to know both the size of the meter and the pressure tier. This information will help us provide the correct quote.
You will also need to decide if just want to remove the meter, or remove the meter and disconnect the associated supply pipework at the mains. If you are repurposing the site and continue to require gas, the existing pipework will need assessing for suitability. It may require upgrading.
How much does it cost to remove a gas meter?
This depends on the size of the meter and the complexity of the job. However, as a guide, a standard U6 domestic meter removal, with the pipework capped off at the ECV, starts at £330 + VAT. If the meter is to be disconnected at the mains a site survey will be required and a quote will be prepared.
The smallest commercial meter, which is the U16 model, costs from £390 + VAT to remove and cap the pipework at the ECV. Again, if the meter is to be disconnected at the mains a site survey will be required and a quote will be prepared.
How long will it take to remove a gas meter?
Every meter removal is different, but we aim to be as quick as possible. A rough guideline should be between 4 to 6 weeks, depending on site specifics.
Once the removal process can be confirmed it should be completed within 5 working days.
Do I need to fully remove a gas meter?
If you stop using gas but don’t remove your meter, you will have to continue paying your gas bill. Gas meters typically belong to an asset company and a standing charge will be levied to cover the cost.
Most gas tariffs include a standing change – a set amount paid per day – removing your gas meter is the only way to stop paying for the meter and is the most cost-effective solution.
If you think you have to pay a standing charge for your meter, we would suggest contacting your gas supplier for more advice and guidance.
Would you like to know how to successfully remove your gas meter?
Get in touch by email using our contact form below or call us on 01256 976 640.