How to find your energy meters
Learn where to locate your electricity and gas meters in your home, including tips for flats and apartments.
Your energy meters record how much gas and electricity you use. You’ll usually find them inside or outside your home — often in a cupboard, hallway, or utility area. This guide will help you locate both your electricity and gas meters.
⚡ Finding Your Electricity Meter
Electricity meters are typically located:
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In a hallway cupboard, under the stairs, or in a utility room
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In flats, they may be in a communal cupboard or meter room, often near the main entrance
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Outside, sometimes housed in a wall-mounted meter box (usually white or brown)
🔥 Finding Your Gas Meter
Gas meters are usually found:
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In a kitchen cupboard, under the stairs, or in a utility room
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In a white or brown meter box outside your home — either mounted on a wall or set in the ground near your front door or driveway
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In apartment buildings, they may be in a shared meter cupboard or basement area
🧾 If You Can’t Find Your Meters
If you’re struggling to locate your meters:
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Check your tenancy agreement or welcome pack, which may include meter details
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Ask your building manager, landlord, or letting agent for assistance
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Contact your energy supplier — they can confirm meter locations or arrange a visit to help identify them