Repair My Gas Meter Box

Who is responsible for repairing the gas meter box? 

Across the U.K., a meter gas box falls under the Gas Act 1986. Historically, gas and electric boards owned meter boxes and were responsible for maintenance, but since the deregulation of the energy sector, your damaged meter box is no longer their responsibility. It is now the responsibility of the homeowner to repair or replace a damaged gas or electric meter box. You will be charged for any work your provider does to replace or repair your meter box. 

The owner or occupier must maintain the meter box in social or shared housing. At Meter Boxes Direct, we can supply meter box covers, doors, hinges, and locks to assist in repairing or replacing your meter box. 

Due to their placement outside, meter boxes can become damaged. Heavy rain, frost and high winds can damage the door, as well as vandalism and general wear and tear. Property owners are responsible for repair or replacement work on their meter boxes. There is a possibility that you do not need to replace the meter box entirely and that all you need to do is purchase a meter box repair kit.  

 

Risks with a damaged Gas Meter box 

The occupants of a property can be at risk of serious harm if the gas meter box is damaged. If a gas leak in the box migrates into the property, the box would be classified as "at-risk". Monoxide poisoning can result from gas leaks into a residence, which can cause severe illness or even death. If the box allows water ingress, the meter could also rust and leak, causing it to malfunction. 

When maintaining your meter box, you must follow specific regulations. According to the 1998 Gas Safety Regulations, you should safeguard your meter box from damage and choose a suitable design. As per the Institute of Gas Engineers and Managers, it is the consumer's responsibility to maintain their gas meter boxes. Property owners or suppliers can install gas meter boxes, and property owners are responsible for maintaining them once installed. 

 

Meter box repairs 

A wide variety of gas meter box enclosures are available from MeterBoxesDirect in recessed, surface mounted and semi-buried models that are extremely strong, weatherproof and highly durable. Protective housing units are suitable for new constructions and replacing older or damaged enclosures. Glass Reinforced Plastic (G.R.P.) makes these items extremely durable and weather resistant.  

Gas meter boxes from Meter Boxes Direct are designed and tested for installation per British Standards BS 8499: 2009. You can choose from a range of BS-approved Gas meter boxes, installed internally or externally if you need to replace an old meter box.  

If your meter box needs repair, simply choose the box you need to replace or repair and place the order. Our boxes are normally dispatched the same day or the next day from order for fast delivery. 

 

Surface-mounted meter box 

UK Standard Mark 2 Surface Mounted Gas Meter Box (510 x 408 x 242mm) 

Specifications 

• Meets British Standard BS 8499: 2009 
• Fire retardant to BS 476, Part. 7, 1997, Class 2 
• Constructed of G.R.P. - Glass Reinforced Plastic 
• Works with all meters, including prepay and smart meters 
• Weather resistant and won't corrode 
• Easy to clean and paint 
• Includes MK2 back plates, hinges, lock, and key 
• 3-part box (Door, box and back) 

 

Built-in meter box 

UK Standard Mark 2 Recessed Gas Meter Box (595 x 409 x 214mm) 

Specifications 

• Meets British Standard BS 8499: 2009 
• Fire retardant to BS 476, Part. 7, 1997, Class 2 
• Constructed of G.R.P. - Glass Reinforced Plastic 
• Works with all meters, including prepay and smart meters 
• Easy to clean and paint 
• Complete with spigot, hinges, lock and key 
• Hinges on right 

 

Universal Gas Meter Box 

Universal Smart Gas Meter Box (500 x 474 x 303mm) 

Specifications 

• Designed for the standard meter installation kits.
• British Standard B.S. 8499: 2009 compliant 
• Constructed from high strength and highly durable material
• It can be surface mounted, floor standing or partially buried
• Designed to accommodate a range of domestic gas meter types
• Manufactured using Glass Reinforced Plastic (G.R.P.)
• Fire retardant to BS476, Part 7, Class 2
• Fitted meter bracket 
• Fitted Safety Door stay
• Meets British Standard BS 8499: 2009 
• Fire retardant to BS 476, Part. 7, 1997, Class 2 
• Constructed of G.R.P. - Glass Reinforced Plastic 
• Works with all meters, including prepay and smart meters 
• Weather-resistant and won't corrode 
• Easy to clean and paint 
• Door opening front to back

 

Semi-Submerged Gas Meter Box 

Brown I.G.T. Semi-submerged Gas Meter Box (510 x 450 x 310mm) 

Specifications 

• Suitable for all new build, I.G.T. installations
• Among those who have approved this meter box are Sensus Metering, Krom Schroeder, GETC, I.P.L., Core Utilities, and British Gas Connections
• Acceptable to most Independent Gas Transporters 
• Made from glass fibre (Dough grade 43-18-80) 
• Lockable with triangular gas key 
• Fire retardent to BS476, Part 7 Class 2 
• Weather-resistant 

Overbox Gas Meter box repair solution 

Mark 1 Surface Mounted Gas Box Door and Frame (Overbox) - UK Standard 

This repair solution allows you to replace the damaged gas box without removing it from the wall and comply with U.K. Gas's B.S. 8499:2017 standards at the same time. 

Specifications 

• Conforms to BS 8499: 2017 
• Made from GRP - Glass Reinforced Polymer 
• Weather-resistant, won't corrode
• Simple to clean and paint 
• Hinges on right 

 

MK 1 & MK 2 Gas meter box doors 

The doors we offer for gas meter boxes are available in various enclosure types. Every gas meter door unit is extremely durable and built to industry-high standards. 

 

Gas Meter box Spares 

Also available on Meter Boxes Direct are Gas Riser Pipe covers, hinge pins, locks, and keys for meter boxes.