Meter readings move in Exeter
Professional meter readings move services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
30 mins
Location
Exeter, Devon
Final meter readings taken, photographed, and submitted on moving day. Photo evidence of exactly what you used, no disputes months later about mystery energy bills.
Avoid Surprise Bills Three Months Later
You move out on the 15th. Your supplier reads the meter on the 28th. Suddenly you're being charged for two weeks of someone else's energy use. Without a proper reading from moving day, you've got nothing to prove otherwise.
💡 Pro tip: Book me for the actual moving day, not the day before. Final readings should be as close to handover as possible for accurate billing.
Why It Matters
| ✅ Proper Readings Taken | ❌ No Readings |
|---|---|
| Photo evidence with time/date stamp | Your word against theirs |
| Submitted directly to suppliers | Bill arrives, no proof |
| Accurate bills for what you used | Charged for new occupants' usage |
| Peace of mind | Dispute hassle months later |
What's Included
🔧 Full Meter Reading Service
| Task | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Locate | Find all meters (electric, gas, water, oil if applicable) |
| Read | Take accurate readings from each meter |
| Photograph | Clear time-stamped photos of each reading |
| Submit | Send readings to your suppliers (or give you to submit) |
📦 You Get
- All meter readings taken accurately
- Timestamped photos for your records
- Readings submitted to suppliers
- No billing disputes later
Pricing
| Service | Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| All meter readings + photos + submission | 30 mins | £60 |
£60 minimum. Quick job but important for avoiding billing issues.
Perfect For...
✅ Busy moving day - too much else happening
✅ Want photo evidence - in case of disputes
✅ Not sure how to read meters - I know what I'm looking for
✅ Rural properties with oil tanks - need everything documented
Why Choose Us for Meter readings move in Exeter?
All meters read and photographed
Readings submitted to your suppliers
Photo evidence if disputes arise
One less thing on moving day
What to Expect
Step 1: Access & Locate
You show me where the meters are (or I find them if they're in standard locations). Gas, electric, water, and oil tank if you have one.
Step 2: Read & Photograph
I take each reading, photograph it clearly showing the numbers and which meter it is, note everything down properly.
Step 3: Submit & Confirm
Either I submit the readings directly to your suppliers online, or I give you the readings and photos to submit yourself. You get copies of everything for your records.
🔧 DIY Tips
Reading your own meters isn't hard if you remember to do it:
🔧 What you need
- Your phone (for photos)
- Notebook to write readings
- Supplier account details (if submitting online)
📐 How to read meters
- Electric: Single row of numbers (ignore any in red)
- Gas: Main numbers in m³ (ignore decimal places)
- Water: Main number display in m³
- Oil tank: Sight gauge or dipstick reading
✂️ Taking good photos
- Clear shot of the full meter display
- Make sure numbers are legible
- Include the meter serial number if visible
- Photo should show date/time (most phones do this automatically)
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Forgetting to do it until after you've left
- Not photographing the evidence
- Reading the wrong numbers (there are often multiple displays)
- Submitting to wrong supplier
- No record of when the reading was taken
💡 Pro trick: Set a phone alarm for 8am on moving day labeled "METER READINGS" - do it first thing before the chaos starts. Take photos, write down numbers, submit to suppliers immediately.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
📸 Keep the photos: Even after submitting readings, keep the photos for at least a year. If there's ever a billing dispute, time-stamped photos are solid evidence of what the meters actually showed.
Smart meters: Even if you've got smart meters, take manual readings on moving day. Smart meter data can be delayed or inaccurate during account changes - your photos are backup evidence.
Multiple occupancy: If you're in a flat with shared meters, make sure you know which meter is yours. Write the serial number down when you move in so you read the right one when you leave.
Old analog meters: Some older meters are harder to read (dial types, for example). If you're not sure, photograph it clearly and call the supplier - they can help interpret it.
When to submit: Submit readings on the actual moving day if possible. If you submit days before or after, your bill won't be accurate to your actual usage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why pay someone to read my meters?
On moving day, you've got a million things happening. Meter readings are easy to forget until you get a bill three months later for energy you didn't use. I take the readings, photograph them for evidence, and submit them to your suppliers - you've got proof of exactly what you used.
Can't I just read the meters myself?
You absolutely can. But if you're juggling removal vans, cleaning, final checks, and everything else, it's easy to forget or do it wrong. Also, having time-stamped photos is better evidence than your handwritten note if there's ever a dispute.
What meters do you read?
Electric, gas, and water if you've got a meter. Also oil tank if you're in a rural property. I photograph each one showing the reading clearly, note down the numbers, and submit them to the relevant companies.
Do you submit the readings or just give them to me?
I can do either. If you give me your account details, I'll submit them directly online to your suppliers. Or I can just give you the readings and photos for you to submit yourself. Whatever you prefer.
What if I can't access my meters?
If they're in locked cupboards or obscure places, you'll need to show me where they are or leave access. Most meters are in fairly standard spots - I can usually find them, but it speeds things up if you can point me in the right direction.
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