Do I need to read my water meter when I move house?

Do I need to read my water meter when I move house?

You need to let your water company know when you’re planning to move – and where to. Check your water company’s website to find out how to do this. If you have a water meter, give your water company at least 5 working days notice so they can arrange a final meter reading. According to Citizens Advice you should give at least 48 hours’ notice. Read your meters on moving day – take a photo of the meter just case you don’t agree with your final bill, and give your supplier a forwarding address. At your new home you will want to find the best value energy supplier. To do this, contact your existing supplier and change your address details directly with them. It’s usual to let them know around 48 hours before you move. They will need to know a forwarding address and the date you plan to move. They’ll also need a final meter reading so they can calculate a final bill. You can let us know about your move anytime, provided it’s not more than 28 days in the future. If you are unsure whether your new home is one we supply you can check on our supply map. We can also check that for you when you change the address. The time it takes to complete a new water connection depends on a number of factors that must be assessed, however, typically you can expect the installation to take anywhere between 6-12 weeks. Before You Move Home in London – Fast forward to the final week before you move; you need to notify your current energy supplier of your relocation. You should do this approximately forty-eight hours before you leave. Give them a call and provide them with the date you’re moving out.

Can you remove water meter when moving in to a new house?

You must not remove it or instruct anyone else to remove it for you under any circumstances. It is a contravention of the Water Act (as stated in section 175 of the Water Industry Act 1991) and can be a criminal offence to interfere with, wilfully damage or remove the meter. You have a right to be charged for your water on the basis of what you use. This means you have a right to have a meter installed free of charge, unless it’s not practical or is unreasonably expensive to do this. It will be under a small metal or plastic cover in your driveway, garden or nearby footpath. Sometimes these can be a bit further down the road. If your meter is indoors it can usually be found under the kitchen sink by your inside stop tap. Since 1990, all new properties require a water meter – we’re here to help you meet that requirement.

How do I know if my new house has a water meter?

You can easily find out if your home has a water meter by looking at your bill. If your customer reference number starts with MC then you have a water meter. Since 1990, all new properties require a water meter – we’re here to help you meet that requirement. A water meter means you only pay for the water you use. So that could mean significant savings for your household, or bigger bills – which of course you want to avoid at all costs. If you don’t have a water meter, you pay a fixed price for your water. It doesn’t matter how much water you use, your bill won’t change. Cons of Water Metering Customers would be required to pay for all water used (as indicated by the meter reading), even if some of it was lost due to leaks. Families with above-average water consumption would likely spend more on water if they utilize a volume-based water meter as opposed to paying a flat monthly rate. The installation of the water meter is free of charge, providing the meter can be fitted in our preferred location. The time it takes to fit a meter depends on where it will be and the demand for them. If it takes us longer than 90 days to fit your meter, we’ll make sure your metered charges start from the 90th day. If you have been told by your energy supplier that you do not need to send meter readings anymore because they are receiving automated meter readings, then you have a smart meter. Smart meters use a secure smart data network to automatically send the reading to your energy supplier.

How do I know if my new house has a water meter?

It will be under a small metal or plastic cover in your driveway, garden or nearby footpath. Sometimes these can be a bit further down the road. If your meter is indoors it can usually be found under the kitchen sink by your inside stop tap. Sometimes meters are in basements and garages, also. So, do you take your smart meter with when you move? The simple answer is no. When you move from one property to another, you will leave your smart meter behind. You must not remove it or instruct anyone else to remove it for you under any circumstances. It is a contravention of the Water Act (as stated in section 175 of the Water Industry Act 1991) and can be a criminal offence to interfere with, wilfully damage or remove the meter. You must not remove it or instruct anyone else to remove it for you under any circumstances. It is a contravention of the Water Act (as stated in section 175 of the Water Industry Act 1991) and can be a criminal offence to interfere with, wilfully damage or remove the meter.