"Organoman" wrote in message
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Hi,

How feasible would it be to get a gas meter moved? My current gas meter is
on the side of the house. This is the only position that I could erect a
garage. There is also the flue for the gas boiler above the meter.

1) Could I build the garage around the meter? I'm guessing probably not.

The current rules, at least in my area, are that meters should be outside,
to reduce the risk of gas explosions.

2) Would it be a very expensive job to get the meter moved round to the
front/back of the house?

The only people who can tell you that would be your gas supplier. The site
would need to be surveyed and the job priced on that. I would guess it would
cost a few hundred pounds.

3) I imagine having the flue rerouted wouldn't be a major headache. Is
this the case?

If you can find the installation instructions, which may be online or in the
manufacturer's literature if you don't have the originals, those will show
what layouts are permitted. Data sheets I have vary from 6m maximum flue
length to 27m, depending upon things like the boiler make and type, whether
the flue is horizontal or vertical, the flue diameter and whether or not a
powered flue is used. There are also limitations on the position of the flue
outlet relative to other building components, such as corners, windows etc.

Colin Bignell