British gas cut through my gas pipe

What exactly are you concerned about?

thx.

1. whether gas pip (from meter to kitchen, 5 meters) outside is not safe?
2. could it effect the value of my house?

I wouldn't personally have one around the outside of my house, because of aesthetics, and nickability. I would require repair in place, or routing out of site via some other route.

I agree with you totally on aesthetics (and convenience to the light fingered) but at the same time I have noticed that many new builds in our area, particularly blocks of flats, do have the gas supplies running up the outside of the building. I assumed this was to reduce the amount of piping inside and reduce the risk of build up of gas, and subsequent loud bang, caused by leaks at joints etc.

THe most I concerned is the value of the house, I know some ppl will not buy house with pipe at outside.

Should I ask BG has to install the new pipe under the floor? (That may involves take out part of old floor, add new ones,), BG probabaly reluctant to do it.

Should I insist that? If they don't do it, should I suit them? or ask my house insurance to take care, (if they cover).

I was a first buyer, know nothing about house, any suggstion is appreciated

BTW, My home insurance has legal protection but no accident cover

There is usually a contact number on the insurance you can call for legal advice. Use it!

Andy

British Gas caused the damage - they are responsible to rectifying it to your satisfaction.

I would accept a bodge workaround just to make it easy for them.

Cheers,

Nigel

Britsh Gas has liability cover, get them to repair to your satisfaction not theirs

"Nigel Heather the-heathers.co.uk>" British Gas caused the damage - they are responsible to rectifying it to

Did you mean wouldn't?