For emergencies:
Call 1800 372 999
Move meter location
If you are getting building work done, you may need to get the meter moved to a new location. We can facilitate this and there is a cost involved. Payment for the work needs to be made in advance. We need to be informed if you require your overhead or underground service altered when you are moving your meter. If you are altering your service please see Modify a line or equipment.
Step-by-step guide
Step 1 - Call us
Phone 1800 372 757 or +353 21 2386555 and ask to get your meter relocated. Please have your Meter Point Reference Number (MPRN)
Step 2 - Get a quote
We then send you a quote of how much the move costs.
Step 3 - Make a payment
Once you have your quote, payment can be made by whichever method suits you best. When making payment please have your quotation to hand for reference number proposes.
- Pay via ESB Networks Online Account
- Pay Online
- Pay by post Post a cheque, bank draft or postal order to:
ESB Networks, Accounts Receivable
Sarsfield Road, Wilton, Cork, Ireland FREEPOST Licence No. FCK 724
- Pay by EFT
Step 4 - Work starts
Your electrician will do the necessary internal wiring alterations up to the new meter position. He/she will then send the electrical wiring certificate to the regulatory body. This will subsequently be sent to us. Once we receive the validated wiring certificate, work can begin.
For standard service alterations, once payment and the electrical wiring certificate are received, the job is complete within 5 to 6 weeks. A non-standard service alteration may take longer. Timeframes for non-standard work can be discussed with our design team.
Technical information
For technical information on the requirements for your new meter location, check out the Meter Cabinet document Your Meter Cabinet or call 1800 372 757 or +353 21 2386555 to request a copy.