moving gas meter - where to?

[prit]

We are considering doing up our kitchen and thinking about moving the gas meter. Have you had yours moved outside? I was thinking of moving it round to the side of the house to avoid the ugly box on the front & would like to hear what others did.

Can anyone sensible point out any drawbacks with that plan? (I don't think the box would be big enough to hinder side return access.)

[keano77]

Cost.

Your gas supplier will require you to fill out a plan showing where it needs repositioning. It is costed in metres moved. You can get your own gas safe plumber to move the meter and divert the pipe work so the gas people only need to reconnect the supply but then you have two sets of bills but it can be a lot cheaper

[uncleglen]

Our electricty and gas boxes are outside- I hope they draw attention away from the cats' poo regularly deposited in my front garden