What are the costs to installing water, electric, and gas meter?

Question

I am evaluating a SFH that is zoned for a duplex, and already has separate entrance, 2 kitchens, and 2 bathrooms because it is currently used as a student rental. It would be a "condo-style" duplex where one unit is on top of the other.

To convert it, I would need to install water, electric, and gas meter, wondering if anyone knows how much those would cost?

Can anyone think of any additional costs for this conversion that I am missing?

Thanks!

Matthew Paul · Answer

Having split meters is all well and good . But it all depends on how the house is plumbed and wired . You will need another panel for the electric , plumbing may have to be divided  . Not always cut and dry

Greg Dickerson · Answer

@Allen Li you need to check em with the utilities company in your area. Some do charge for water and gas meters some do not. As mentioned electric meters are typically no cost but can run several thousand to set the meter base and do the wiring. Gas is usually 2-3k as well.

Jonathan R. · Answer

Setting an electric meter is free, at least in my area. The power company sets the meter and they don’t charge for doing that. Though, the property needs to be wired to the meter, what an electrician would charge for that depends on how much work they have to do. I‘ve found my experiences in my area similar with gas and water too. Meter setting is free, the work to the meter is not and varies.