Street gas works nearby, a supply that needs relocating for a renovation, or a meter that needs moving — all of this is Gas Safe registered engineer work. Call 020 7183 4810 for certified gas infrastructure work across Central London.
If you smell gas right now: turn off the emergency control valve at your meter, open windows, avoid naked flames or electrical switches, leave the property, and call the National Gas Emergency Service on 0800 111 999, then call us on 020 7183 4810.
Gas infrastructure work needed at your property?
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Same day callouts across Central and West London, fixed quotes and fully guaranteed work.
Meter relocations, supply upgrades and post-street-works checks, fully certified.
Beyond boiler and appliance work, we handle the wider gas infrastructure side of a property — meter positioning, supply pipe routes, and what to check after utility street works nearby. Here’s what that covers.
When you need gas infrastructure work
- Relocating a gas meter. Common during a renovation, extension, or when a meter cupboard needs to move for access or safety reasons.
- After nearby utility gas works. Local network upgrades can affect supply pressure to your property once reconnected, worth having checked.
- Capping or reinstating a redundant supply. If you’re removing a gas appliance entirely, the supply needs to be safely capped by a registered engineer.
- New supply connections for an extension or outbuilding. Routing gas to a new part of the property needs proper design and certification.
- Older or shared supply pipework in period buildings. Common in Victorian conversions and mansion blocks, where supply runs can be complex.
Why this needs a Gas Safe registered engineer, not a general contractor
| The shortcut | What actually goes wrong |
|---|---|
| “Get the builders to move the meter while they’re doing the extension” | Meter relocation and supply pipe alterations are gas work by law — only a Gas Safe registered engineer can carry it out and certify it. |
| “Cap it off ourselves, it’s not being used anymore” | An improperly capped supply is a leak risk. It needs to be done and certified by a registered engineer. |
| “Assume everything’s fine after street works reconnect the supply” | Pressure and flow can shift after network changes. It’s worth having your internal system checked rather than assuming nothing’s changed. |
| “Route the new supply pipe wherever’s easiest” | New gas runs have to meet specific standards for routing, protection and ventilation — getting this wrong means redoing the work later. |
Stop and call us if…
- You notice a change in appliance performance after nearby street gas works
- You’re planning a renovation that involves moving the meter or supply route
- You have an appliance you’re removing permanently and need the supply capped safely
- You’re unsure whether existing supply pipework in an older property is adequate
What it costs to get it wrong
Gas infrastructure work done by an unregistered contractor isn’t just illegal — it can leave you with an improperly capped or connected supply that only becomes apparent as a problem later, at which point it’s a safety issue rather than a straightforward job. Getting it done and certified properly the first time avoids that entirely.
How Olia’s Plumbing & Heating handles it
- Assess. We look at what’s needed — a relocation, a new run, a cap-off, or a post-works check.
- Fixed quote. Clear pricing agreed before work starts.
- Carry out the work. To the relevant British Standards, by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
- Pressure test. Confirming everything is sound before it goes back into use.
- Certify. Full documentation provided for your records.
- Gas Safe registered, experienced with period properties and modern builds across Central London
- Fixed price agreed before we start
- Coordination with utility works where relevant
- Full certification on every job
Get certified gas infrastructure work done properly.
Covering Central London and the surrounding area.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you relocate my gas meter?
Yes — we handle meter relocations as part of renovations or general access improvements, fully certified. Call 020 7183 4810 to discuss your plans.
Do I need to do anything after nearby street gas works?
It’s worth having your internal supply and appliances checked if you notice any change in performance after reconnection, just to be safe.
Can you safely cap off a gas supply I’m no longer using?
Yes — this has to be done by a Gas Safe registered engineer to be safe and compliant.
How long does a new supply run take to install?
It depends on the route and distance — we’ll give you an accurate timeline after a site visit.
Is this different from a standard boiler installation?
Yes, this covers the wider supply and meter side of things. For the boiler itself, see our Boiler Installation Central London page.
Book gas infrastructure work in Central London
Call 020 7183 4810 for certified, Gas Safe registered gas works.
Related services: Gas Engineer Central London · Gas Pipe Upgrade Central London · Gas Leak Detection Central London · Boiler Installation Central London
Peyman
CEO & Founder — Gas Safe Registered Engineer
Peyman is the founder of Olia's Plumbing & Heating, a London based team with over 15 years of hands on experience in boiler installation and repair, central heating, gas work and emergency plumbing. He personally oversees jobs across Central and West London and writes these guides to help homeowners understand their heating systems.
- Gas Safe Registered
- 15+ years experience
- Covering all of London
