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If you’re a homeowner, one of the questions you may have is how much it costs to connect to a gas main in your area. The gas connection cost to a gas main can vary depending on where you live, but there are some general guidelines that can give you an idea of what to […]

Consent form is written permission from a property owner to enter, excavate and install a gas service within their land. It is the responsibility of the customer to obtain any required consents and carry out all negotiations. Written proof of consent is required before work can be carried out. Where a connection proceeds we may

Meter boxes and kiosk The pictures below show typical meter boxes for domestic-sized meters. These are called U6 meters. They can register peak hourly gas loads up to 65 kW and are generally used for small shops and domestic properties with up to five bedrooms. Loads above this require larger meters and bigger meter kiosks.

What does it mean if my house is listed? A building is listed when it is of special architectural or historic interest in a national context. Listed buildings have extra legal protection within the planning system. Listed houses come in many styles and sizes, and range from terraced houses to simple country cottages and stately

What is a smart meter? Smart meters are an exciting new type of energy meter that could help you save time, energy and money. You can save time: smart meters send readings automatically, so you won’t have to read your meter again – your bills should always be accurate and up-to-date. You can save energy

It is essential that you consult DS Gas Connection as early as possible in the development stage to agree meter locations in properties divided into flats. Description: The preferred location for meters to supply properties divided into flats is in standard external meter boxes or a bank of meters in an enclosure designed for the

You can’t see it, taste it or smell it, but it can kill. According to the NHS, more than 50 people die in the UK from Carbon Monoxide (CO) poisoning every year and 200 people are left seriously ill. What you need to know: It’s a poisonous gas Carbon Monoxide is produced by the incomplete

We’re supporting Crimestoppers’ national campaign stayenergysafe to highlight the dangers of energy theft and how to spot it.   Tampering with or bypassing the gas meter is extremely dangerous. As well as being dangerous, the cost of energy theft affects us all as it adds an extra £20 to the cost of our energy bills

We understand the difficulty that arises when a gas meter is not in an ideal location when completing renovation works or extending your property. As a homeowner, you cannot move a gas meter yourself, as it’s against the law, and of course, very dangerous to undertake yourself. This can and should only be carried out

What is an easement? An easement (also known as a Deed of Grant) is a legally binding agreement between the landowner and us to allow access to replace, renew, inspect and maintain a gas pipeline in the future. It also restricts certain types of activity directly above our pipes. We usually require an easement when