How do I arrange to move the meter to the other side of the wall?

I have done, above. But here it is.

No change in this as far as I’m aware. As hinted to above, and taken from this topic on meter exchanges:

Gas technical information - Electrical earth bonding

What is it?

Electrical earth bonding (or cross bonding) is required to stop you or the installer from getting an electric shock from the gas pipework. This is something that all properties should have, however older ones may not. The bonding attaches the earth cable to the outlet pipework (see bonding clamp below).
 

Why is it aborted?

We are not allowed to move or alter the earth bonding. Therefore if we need to complete alterations on the pipework, we are obstructed by the earth bonding. This usually happens either on a semi concealed exchange, or if there is lead pipework that needs to be exchanged. If this is the case these jobs can’t go ahead.

What advice if this happens?

You would need to organise for an electrician to relocate the electrical earth bonding. The earth bonding needs to be within either 600 mm of the meter outlet, or in the case of an external gas meter it can be within 600 mm of where the pipework enters the property. Once this has been done, you can contact us to re-book the job.

What should we not do?

We should not exchange/install new pipework and leave the cross bonding unattached. If this is the case, please contact us ASAP. 

Hello,

My smart meter is in the cellar of my downstairs neighbour. The flat has been sold by my landlord who  has asked me to get OVO in to install a meter in my flat. How can I do this?

If your landlord owns your flat, I would think it would be down to him to organise this - at the very least I imagine OVO would want the owners permission before making any major adjustments….

That’s what I’m thinking as well.

Hey ​@Imbroglio,

Welcome to the community! 

I just wanted to clarify something since the thread title sounds like you’re moving a smart meter. Are you looking to have a brand new meter installed in your property? Also, if the flat below has been sold, I’m assuming your landlord would take care of the costs for removing the old meter since they owned that unit too.

Is it your name on the account for organising everything, or is it a landlord account where they manage it and just bill you each month for usage? As Woodstok mentioned, if it’s your name on the account, it’s a good idea to get your landlord’s consent in writing for the new meter installation. This way, if anything goes wrong during the process, like having to drill holes for installation, you won’t have to worry about them holding that against you when it comes time to retrieve your deposit.

I’ve had a similar experience in a flat I rented where BT had to wire a router through a door frame, and my landlord tried to say it was “damage” to the property! It was quite the hassle!

I've also included a link below to our job costs whether you're a dual fuel customer or electric only, so you can see the pricing. If you have any questions at all, feel free to ask! We’re here to help!