We have recently had our gas meter moved by National Grid. I had read previously that underground gas pipes should be at least 350mm deep. However while this pipe was being put in, before the trench was backfilled I measured the depth to be just 250mm. I mentioned this to the installer who said that it was ok to do it at that depth and I just took his word for it. However I'm wondering if he was just fobbing me off and could not be bothered to dig deeper and dig under a drain crossing the trench. I paid almost £700 for this job which took them about half a day to do so if it has indeed been done incorrectly I'd like to complain. We are considering replacing the driveway and thus I am going to have to be very careful digging in that area in order not to damage the pipe. I don't remember seeing a warning tape being put in either, is warning tape mandatory?
I am left very unimpressed with the organisation of National Grid in general, they seemed very disorganised, lost our first order/payment we did online, when the guys turned up to do the job they did not know what they were supposed to be doing even though my dad had discussed it with others at National Grid.
Many thanks, lee.
I am left very unimpressed with the organisation of National Grid in general, they seemed very disorganised, lost our first order/payment we did online, when the guys turned up to do the job they did not know what they were supposed to be doing even though my dad had discussed it with others at National Grid.
Many thanks, lee.
