Would you let a stranger into your house?
Poll: Would you let a stranger into your house?
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Discussion
blueST said:
Is this not the normal way meters get read/checked periodically? I have been letting these chaps into my house about once a year for as long as I can remember. Am I doing it wrong?
Yep, we get them from British Gas from time to time too. Baffled at all the people who wouldn't let them in too.
I wouldn’t. Then again I don’t answer the door unless I’m expecting someone/something (really pisses my other half off as deliveries get missed).
I like what one company my brother has come round to service his hoists in his house.
Send a letter a couple of weeks before with the name and a photo of the person coming around. Very good idea considering they go into vulnerable peoples homes.
I like what one company my brother has come round to service his hoists in his house.
Send a letter a couple of weeks before with the name and a photo of the person coming around. Very good idea considering they go into vulnerable peoples homes.
blueST said:
Is this not the normal way meters get read/checked periodically? I have been letting these chaps into my house about once a year for as long as I can remember. Am I doing it wrong?
About once a year, do you wake up feeling drowsy, can't remember the last few hours, and have a sore arse...?With my job i go into other peoples houses often and i was having a discussion just yesterday about this with a client.
It is amazing just what people have left out, not talking tvs and stuff which can’t be out away but expensive watches and such like and how quick they are to offer info such as “can’t do next week as we’re on holiday for a fortnight starting the 5th”!
It is amazing just what people have left out, not talking tvs and stuff which can’t be out away but expensive watches and such like and how quick they are to offer info such as “can’t do next week as we’re on holiday for a fortnight starting the 5th”!
Zetec-S said:
blueST said:
Is this not the normal way meters get read/checked periodically? I have been letting these chaps into my house about once a year for as long as I can remember. Am I doing it wrong?
About once a year, do you wake up feeling drowsy, can't remember the last few hours, and have a sore arse...?In recent years I have let meter readers in, a prearranged visit with my leccy supplier. I have a PV array and the FIT meter needs to be checked every couple of years, again done by prior arrangement.
Because of Covid the biennial inspection of the FIT meter hasn't happened. To correct this I could have a guy call or send a photo of the meter. I sent a photo.
Because of Covid the biennial inspection of the FIT meter hasn't happened. To correct this I could have a guy call or send a photo of the meter. I sent a photo.
Sheetmaself said:
With my job i go into other peoples houses often and i was having a discussion just yesterday about this with a client.
It is amazing just what people have left out, not talking tvs and stuff which can’t be out away but expensive watches and such like and how quick they are to offer info such as “can’t do next week as we’re on holiday for a fortnight starting the 5th”!
I find the same, you have to almost force them to look at your ID.It is amazing just what people have left out, not talking tvs and stuff which can’t be out away but expensive watches and such like and how quick they are to offer info such as “can’t do next week as we’re on holiday for a fortnight starting the 5th”!
77% wouldn't have let him in.
New house, never had this before, last house the meter was outside.
Thanks for all the valid points and the recurring classic PH two dogs and being bummed, I had it in mind when posting up. Lol and yes I do remember a thread where many PHers didn't answer the door
I suppose with increased WFH they find more people in, but still, it must be largely a waste of time when people are out at work.
It would be a much better idea to send cards out saying to expect a visit sometime from Monday to Friday of a certain week, it doesn't have to be a specific time, at least it would set peoples minds at rest. It makes it even worse when they've got masks on.
He kept saying 'Oh I haven't been out here for a while' and 'You've got a lovely view' which I suppose was trying to be friendly, but that made it worse as i'm just thinking 'You're BS isn't working with me!' and kept an eye on him.
New house, never had this before, last house the meter was outside.
Thanks for all the valid points and the recurring classic PH two dogs and being bummed, I had it in mind when posting up. Lol and yes I do remember a thread where many PHers didn't answer the door
furrywoolyhatuk said:
Personally, no, but maybe that’s because I’m not very trusting.
What was the outcome in your case?
Yes I let him in, but wasn't happy with it.What was the outcome in your case?
I suppose with increased WFH they find more people in, but still, it must be largely a waste of time when people are out at work.
It would be a much better idea to send cards out saying to expect a visit sometime from Monday to Friday of a certain week, it doesn't have to be a specific time, at least it would set peoples minds at rest. It makes it even worse when they've got masks on.
devnull said:
I had one last week - they immediately said what provider I was with. Also questioned why they were here when I had a smart meter, said they had a spate of non readings. He did duly take the reading and leave.
Similar to my 'Oh they don't always work' when I'm stood there thinking 'What kind of excuse is that?' Surely he should have tried it. Next time I'll tell him to use it first.He kept saying 'Oh I haven't been out here for a while' and 'You've got a lovely view' which I suppose was trying to be friendly, but that made it worse as i'm just thinking 'You're BS isn't working with me!' and kept an eye on him.
With my job i go into other peoples houses often and i was having a discussion just yesterday about this with a client.
It is amazing just what people have left out, not talking tvs and stuff which can’t be out away but expensive watches and such like and how quick they are to offer info such as “can’t do next week as we’re on holiday for a fortnight starting the 5th”!
It is amazing just what people have left out, not talking tvs and stuff which can’t be out away but expensive watches and such like and how quick they are to offer info such as “can’t do next week as we’re on holiday for a fortnight starting the 5th”!
Yes, frequently. I don’t live in the UK though.
For electric and water the meters are in the garden.
Gas is in cylinders.
Gates are always unlocked - I presume the guys that let themselves in are legit.
Not had a dog stolen as yet.
In fact had two chaps yesterday ask if they could go upstairs and hang precariously off our roof to reach a pole in the road to do something with internet cables.
Pointed them in the direction of our stairs; can access the roof from a 1m wide ledge that goes around the house.
Was expecting one to fall off and impale himself on top of a our wall, but that didn’t happen..
For electric and water the meters are in the garden.
Gas is in cylinders.
Gates are always unlocked - I presume the guys that let themselves in are legit.
Not had a dog stolen as yet.
In fact had two chaps yesterday ask if they could go upstairs and hang precariously off our roof to reach a pole in the road to do something with internet cables.
Pointed them in the direction of our stairs; can access the roof from a 1m wide ledge that goes around the house.
Was expecting one to fall off and impale himself on top of a our wall, but that didn’t happen..
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