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Gas Meter Move Cost

Moving a gas meter costs about £1,000 on average, made up of about £700 materials and £300 per day labour.

£1,000
Published average
Aug 2026
Last updated
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What each option costs

TypeTypical cost
MaterialsPublished range£400–£1,000
LabourPer day£250–£350
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What would yours cost?

Those are the usual ranges. Tell us what you need done and we'll tell you the price for your home.

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What affects the price

  • Distance and new location
  • Supplier or network requirements
  • Pipework and making good

What's included

  • Only the work stated by the authorised parties
  • Reconnection and testing where quoted

Good to know

Before you book, read how to check a gas engineer is Gas Safe registered.

How to pay less

  • Keep the move as short as practical
  • Confirm which party handles the meter and which handles downstream pipework

Questions people ask

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What needs doing?

Tell us what you need done. We'll tell you the price, then find a local gas engineer to do the job.

What else might the job need?

Sources

Checkatrade, Cost of Moving a Gas Meter (August 2026)Ofgem, Altering a Connection or Moving a Meter