Where is my meter and stopcock?

As we do not have records for the position of all meters and stop cocks, we advise that you locate these yourselves. They can usually be found in obvious location such as

  • Gas meters – In cupboard under stairs, in cupboard in hallway, high level in hallway or in external meter cupboard
  • Gascock – Always adjacent to meter
  • Electricity meter- In cupboard under stairs, in cupboard in hallway, high level in hallway or in external meter cupboard
  • Water stopcock – Under kitchen sink, in cupboard under stairs, in hallway.
  • Water meter – Usually in pavement outside building

We recommend you try to locate your meter and stopcocks on moving into a property so you know the location for future use. We also recommend you take meter readings when you move in.