Meter Box Soaking Wet Inside

[Seb101]

We've had some pretty sideways torrential rain the last few days and at some point the RCD for my EV charger tripped. I went to reset it today and noticed that the inside of my meter box is absolutely sodden. Not dripping wet as such but the cork backing board that everything is screwed to is soaked and spongy it's unclear if the water came in through the door (no obvious damage) or somehow through the back inside the wall (it's a very old stone building, 1870). Not sure if the RCD and the wet meter box are related but I'm sure a wet meter box is not a good thing I suspect the box needs removing and the damp investigating.

But... who do you call? Is this a job for an electrician or a builder?

 

[sparkwright]

Any holes in the TOP (or the sides) of the inside of the meter box?

 

[FrodoOne]

But... who do you call? Is this a job for an electrician or a builder?

Possibly Both, if you cannot fix the leak yourself.
However, a reputable electrician will probably be necessary and he/she should be able to advise you.

 

[Seb101]

After talking to National Grid it seems this is a bloody complex operation. They said that in order to remove/replace the meter box I may need to arrange the attendance of up to four different contractors simultaneously.

1. National Grid to turn off the supply (free of charge)
2. My electricity provider to remove and replace the meter (possibly free of charge)
3. My own electrician to remove and replace the equipment for the EV charger
4. A builder who is going to do the repair work.

Feels like I'm in for a challenge here, last time I needed my meter looking at I had trouble getting them to stick to a specific day let alone a time slot. .

 

[sparkwright]

Any holes in the TOP (or the sides) of the inside of the meter box?

 

[Seb101]

Yes, but only for the cable exits.

 

[DetlefSchmitz]

I think it's time for some photos.

 

[sparkwright]

Yes, but only for the cable exits.

TOP, or SIDES?

The cables should only enter the bottom, for the reason of water ingress.

If you sent some pictures, we may be able to suggest away of sealing the meter box.

 

[sparkwright]

I think it's time for some photos.

Amen to that.