Recent content by Skaramanga

Thanks for all your replies everyone , a big update , western distribution have been round today , the guy was extremely helpful and says the meter obviously has to be moved , but looks like they will foot the bill , as meter should never have been put there , and also he doubts next door will...

Sorry but don't know what is on other side of meter inside the house , obviously am looking to do this all above board , with no hassle , but what would be the worst case scenario if I blocked it off , but did it with all planning and building regs , wouldn't they have to access the meter...

thanks for the reply mattylad. we have spoken to the neighbour , we are putting in a sloping roof so will not cut into his window space and he is happy with this , but as mentioned earlier , he may be moving in 12 months and doesnt really give a toss about the meter , so there would be no...

on my profile there is a couple of pics of the meter if it helps at all

Thanks for the reply again , yes i have spoken to next door , he is happy for the extension to go ahead , but he MAY? be moving in 12 months time and wasnt really bothered about the meter , he even agreed it was in a stupid place , and i doubt he would fork out any money to move it. Have looked...

I understand they have that legal right , but do they have the legal right to access the meter via my property , and if my neighbour does not want to pay to move the meter can i go ahead and build my extension

Some help please. We have a semi detached house , and next doors electric meter is on their outside wall , which can only be accessed by using our driveway. We wish to extend our kitchen up to the this wall , which would then totally block off any access to the meter. Next door are...