How to tell if a property has a connection to GAS
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This is probably a STUPID question, but i want to basically know whether or not a property i am looking at is "connected" to a gas main...
The heating in the house is electric, which if i bought, i would want to change to GCH. I had a look round the place a week or so ago, and i am interested - just seeking clarity.
There isnt a website anybody knows of is there which lists the routes of areas which have connections to mains gas?
- I just dont want to call the agent, as they keep pushing it on me, and i get annoyed by that! If it turns out i have to, then i'll have to!
Matt
The heating in the house is electric, which if i bought, i would want to change to GCH. I had a look round the place a week or so ago, and i am interested - just seeking clarity.
There isnt a website anybody knows of is there which lists the routes of areas which have connections to mains gas?
- I just dont want to call the agent, as they keep pushing it on me, and i get annoyed by that! If it turns out i have to, then i'll have to!
Matt
jas xjr said:
In my area it is a company called transco that supply the gas up to the house.
transco is now part of National Grid. Who look after the electric grid and the gas supply network as well.http://www.nationalgrid.com/uk/Gas/
Recently bought a place in SE London. 1950's build that had a 8-10 inch black pipe with a lever / handle under the stairs. No Gas supplied to the property since build, I had to contact BG, they sent out some contractors to test the pipe work was able to be connected. Then they wacked a meter on top.
IE look for a 8-10inch pipe with a big lever
IE look for a 8-10inch pipe with a big lever
dickymint said:
jas xjr said:
roofer said:
A gas meter is usually a good sign.
Not if the property has been vacant .In my area it is a company called transco that supply the gas up to the house. Then britsish gas , or whoever take over.
but there is generally still a meter cupboard and a capped off supply pipe somewhere.
Munter said:
jas xjr said:
In my area it is a company called transco that supply the gas up to the house.
transco is now part of National Grid. Who look after the electric grid and the gas supply network as well.http://www.nationalgrid.com/uk/Gas/
the former Tracnso Gas companies are now covered by
Southern/Scottish Gas (south england/Scotland)
Northern Gas Networks (north England)
Wales and West (you get the idea)
National Grid
National grid are the biggest but they all run the same way.
Contact them and explain your question - chances are you need to speak to the Development or Mapping departments.
The Gas companies are set up to answer queries over safety etc it is very important!
this may help -
"Land & Development Policy Manager
National Grid
National Grid House
Warwick Technology Park
Gallows Hill
Warwick CV34 6DA
If you smell gas or are worried about gas safety in Britain, you can call 0800 111 999* at any time, day or night. Your call will not cost you anything. Just pick up the phone, dial the number and you will be put through to a trained operator who will take all the details. "
This is something I'd like to know. I am looking at essentially rural properties and no-gas is a common likelihood. What I have been doing is using Rightmove mapping feature to look at other properties, of all values, in the same road and if any has gas then it's a fair assumption that the one I'm interested in will have - even if it's only passing outside in the road. Personally I wouldn't consider a house without gas unless it had some feature that I find irresistable or a very low purchase price.
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