Meter move or upgrade in Peterborough
The short answer
Relocate or upgrade gas or electric meters
- Price from
- £300.00
- Time on site
- 2 to 4 hours
What you get
You get a professional and safe relocation or upgrade of your gas or electricity meter, carried out by a certified engineer.
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When do you need a Meter move or upgrade?
Moving your meter helps you make space for home improvements or newer, greener technology.
- You are building an extension.
- You need a doorway where the meter is.
- You are installing an EV charger.
- You want a heat pump system.
- Your meter is hard to reach.
- The law requires safe meter access.
What happens on the day
An engineer will visit to safely disconnect your power or gas and move the equipment.
- Your energy will be turned off.
- This takes two to six hours.
- They might install a new box.
- Pipes and cables are rerouted safely.
- The pro runs final safety checks.
- They test your boiler and lights.
How to prepare
- Contact your energy supplier first
- Clear the area around the meter
- Buy a meter box if needed
- Warn neighbours about the van
- Charge your phone and laptop
- Locate your main stopcock
- Keep children and pets away
- Plan for a cold house
How to improve your result
- Choose an outside wall spot
- Install a smart meter upgrade
- Fit a sturdy recessed box
- Label your internal circuit breakers
- Check your fuse board capacity
- Seal holes after the move
Why it is useful day to day
A well-placed meter makes your home run better and stay safer for your family.
- Easier to read your usage.
- Frees up space for renovations.
- Supports modern green energy tech.
- Keeps your home insurance valid.
- Prevents accidents in cramped spaces.
- Increases future property sellability.
Why we ask these questions
It is important to understand who does what when moving your energy supply.
- Professionals ensure the site is safe.
- They help you follow building rules.
- Upgrades handle higher electrical loads easily.
- Moving meters avoids damage during building.
- Only licensed experts can touch meters.
- You get official paperwork for records.
