Many people have the habit of using their meter cupboard as an extra storage area. This isn't really recommended. The meter cupboard houses the gas and electricity supply to your home. Filling it with items can pose a significant risk. So store your belongings elsewhere and reserve the meter cupboard for its intended purpose: meters. The meter cupboard is always inspected during a building inspection. The expert checks how many circuits there are and whether there are sufficient circuits for the property. Naturally, they also check whether all connections comply with the applicable (safety) regulations.
You'd be surprised what people keep in their meter cupboard. Your meter cupboard is where the gas and electricity meters are located. So it's not the place to store
Keep in mind that the temperature in the meter box can rise considerably. If cleaning products or paper ignite, you could quickly have a fire you can no longer extinguish yourself.
You might not often check your meter cupboard, especially now that we're all getting or already have a smart meter. If you used to regularly record your meter readings to monitor your energy consumption, you no longer need to go to the cupboard because you can easily access this information online. But that doesn't mean you can leave the cupboard door closed from now on. It's definitely recommended to vacuum your cupboard at least four times a year, for example. A clean cupboard is a safe cupboard.
Sometimes it may be necessary to make adjustments to the meter box. This is the case, for example, if you need more circuits. Keep in mind that certain appliances require so much power that they must be connected to a separate circuit. This applies, for example, to a washing machine, dryer, or electric oven. The residual current device (RCD) is also located here, which trips if there's a problem with the power supply. It's recommended to check this device annually for proper operation.
The cost of a building inspection (up to 250 m²) is only €489 including VAT. We'll conduct a comprehensive building inspection and you'll receive a building report. Do you have any questions? We're happy to help and can schedule an appointment with an expert inspector right away if you wish!
