Commercial Gas Meter Installation UK
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How Commercial Gas Meter Installation Works
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We’ll start with some basic business details along with some contact details so a member of our connections team can get in touch about your new commercial gas meter.
Select Your Meter
Our new connections team will want to understand your exact needs to make sure we’re installing the correct new commercial gas meter for your business.
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Happy with your no-obligation chat? If so, we'll get to work. We aim to complete the commercial gas meter installation within 2 weeks. We will always be transparent with the project timelines and will use Gas Safe engineers.
Installing a new business gas meter helps you manage running and heating costs more effectively.
You may need one if your current meter is inaccurate, causing billing issues, or if you’re moving into new premises and require a working supply.
If you’re unsure what type of meter you need, our connections team can advise on the best option for your site, whether that’s a smart meter, half-hourly meter, multi-site meter or more.
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See Meter OptionsWhat Type of Commercial Gas Meter Is Right for Your Business?
You will need to assess the size of your business and specific requirements to get a clear understanding of which meter is the right one for you.
Standard Gas Meter
This is the meter most businesses have before being moved over to a smart or other type of meter. This charges you a unit rate for all consumption regardless of when you use the fuel. You will have to submit your own gas meter readings every month.
Smart Gas Meter
A smart meter is another variation of a single-rate meter. However, the difference is that meter readings will be automatically submitted to your supplier. This is a popular option for busy SME businesses that have little time to submit meter readings.
Multi-Rate Gas Meter
Multi-rate gas meters are great options for businesses predominantly operating outside of what is widely regarded as standard peak hours. Each supplier has slightly different ‘windows’ of when this is but all are pretty close together.
This means a business that operates in the evening or at weekends can get a cheaper unit rate during its core hours.
How to Check if Your Gas Meter is Running
Knowing your MPRN status will help you identify what you need to do to get your commercial gas meter up and running.
MPRN stands for Meter Point Reference Number and is a unique reference number for the meter at your property. Your MPRN status simply refers to the current state of your meter.
If you don’t know your gas meter status, you can contact the MPAS (Meter Point Administration Service) or enter your postcode into the Energy Networks Find My Operator Checker.
Once you know your MPRN status, you can find out what it means for you here:
| Status | Description | What's Next? |
|---|---|---|
| Live Gas Meter |
Your supply is fully accessible, and your gas meter is set up and ready to use. |
Good news! If you’re happy with your meter type, you can compare prices and switch suppliers. |
| Disconnected |
A disconnected meter means your MPRN will not be reused as the connection has been removed. |
You will need to speak to the network operator arrange a new connection. Once you’re set up with a new MPRN you can start your gas meter install. |
| New Gas Meter |
Although a new MPRN has been created, pipes may not have been installed. |
As your MPRN can be activated 3-4 weeks before pipe installation, you can start your gas meter installation with us! |
| Removed Gas Meter |
As the name suggests, the previous meter has been fully removed. |
You will need to arrange a GT1 survey with your Distribution Network Operator (DNO). This will give you information on whether the infrastructure is in place to provide a gas supply to the premises. |
Do I Need a New Commercial Gas Meter?
This largely depends on your circumstances. For example, if you’re moving into new business premises, you have a very old meter or would like to have a multi-site meter to manage your buildings better; then you will need a new gas meter.
Having the correct meter can have a huge impact on the price of your gas bill and how much you pay for energy usage. An accurate meter reading ensures you’re paying the right amount for your gas supply so you will not receive a surprise bill at the end of your energy contract.
How Much Will a New Commercial Gas Meter Cost?
How much you pay depends on your usage, business premises size and what meter is required. You can pay anything upwards of £150 to £800.
In most cases, if you switch your business gas supplier through us, we will complete your meter installations for free*.
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