A water meter can be moved, but the utility and the permits are involved. The relocation is a planned project, not a quick fix.
The reasons
A remodel or a driveway can make the meter location inconvenient. extreme cold puts heavy stress on exposed lines, and many homes rely on aging supply pipes In Anchorage, the reasons are the start.
The utility
The utility owns the meter and controls its location. extreme cold puts heavy stress on exposed lines, and many homes rely on aging supply pipes In Anchorage, the utility's approval is required.
The permit
The relocation needs the permits and the inspection. extreme cold puts heavy stress on exposed lines, and many homes rely on aging supply pipes In Anchorage, the permit is the process.
The cost
The relocation costs the labor and the materials, and the utility may charge a fee. extreme cold puts heavy stress on exposed lines, and many homes rely on aging supply pipes In Anchorage, the cost is the planning number.
The line
The service line may need extending or rerouting for the new location. extreme cold puts heavy stress on exposed lines, and many homes rely on aging supply pipes In Anchorage, the line work is the pro's job.
The timeline
The utility's schedule and the permits set the timeline. extreme cold puts heavy stress on exposed lines, and many homes rely on aging supply pipes In Anchorage, the timeline is the plan.
The call
Plan the relocation with the utility. Call 888-217-3585 and Anchorage Home Plumbing Co will match you with an Anchorage pro for the line work.
Plumbing in Anchorage: what to know
In Anchorage, extreme cold puts heavy stress on exposed lines, and many homes rely on aging supply pipes. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Anchorage Municipality County — from Wasilla, Palmer and Kenai to ZIP codes like 99577, 99504, 99540 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
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