FAQ
TL;DR: Removing a flat’s gas meter costs about PLN 109 and takes 14-30 days [PGNiG, 2023]. “They will remove the meter, put a protection and a seal” [Elektroda, stanislaw1954, post #19243615] You file a notice, not a full permit.
Why it matters: Avoiding the wrong paperwork can cut wait-time and fees by half.
Quick Facts
• Meter disconnection fee: PLN 88–150, region-dependent [PGNiG price list, 2023]
• Reroute ≤6 m copper pipe: PLN 300–500 incl. labour [Elektroda, palmus, #19249972; Elektroda, ewoo, #19250099]
• Building notice reviewed in 21 days (tacit approval rule) [Prawo Budowlane art. 30, 2021]
• Gas redesign project: PLN 400–800 + PLN 17 stamp duty [MF, 2022]
• Reconnection checks (tightness + chimney): ≈ PLN 200 [Elektroda, ewoo, post #19244031]
Do I need a building permit to remove the entire gas installation?
No. Removing internal gas pipes in an existing flat requires a building notice, not a permit, under Art. 29 1 pkt 3 of the Polish Building Law [Prawo Budowlane, 2021]. The network operator still must secure the riser and seal the valve [Elektroda, stanislaw1954, post #19243615]
Which documents must I submit to disconnect from gas completely?
File a written resignation to your gas utility, attach proof of ownership and a planned date. On the day, technicians issue a meter-removal report and seal the riser [PGNiG, 2023]. Keep that report for later reconnection requests [Elektroda, ewoo, post #19244031]
How much does PGNiG charge for meter removal?
PGNiG’s 2023 tariff lists PLN 109 for single-family flats; some regions quote PLN 88 or PLN 150 [PGNiG, 2023]. The fee includes technician travel and sealing materials.
What is the usual waiting time for a technician visit?
Urban areas average 14-30 days after the application is logged [PGNiG, 2023]. Rural districts may add another week during heating season—an edge case that can double wait time.
Can I reroute the gas pipe inside my apartment without a full redesign?
Yes—if you keep the riser untouched and stay within the flat, a licensed installer can reroute after you file a building notice. Forum users report 6 m of new copper pipe done for PLN 300–500 [Elektroda, palmus, post #19249972]
What does a full gas-installation project cost?
A designer charges PLN 400–800 for drawings and calculations. You also pay PLN 17 stamp duty when filing the permit package with the municipality [MF, 2022].
What installer qualifications are required?
Installers must hold ‘Grupa 3’ gas licences (G3) for both assembly and maintenance, renewed every five years [Ustawa o Dozorze Technicznym, 2020]. Ask for the certificate number on the contract.
Is switching to electric cooking and water heating cheaper?
Cooking costs rise by ~25 % on induction, while water heating can triple monthly energy use in blocks with single-phase supply [GUS, 2022]. “Heating water will be much more expensive” [Elektroda, stanislaw1954, post #19246135]
How do I reconnect gas later?
- Order a tightness test from a G3 installer (≈ PLN 120).
- Get a current chimney-sweep report (≈ PLN 80).
- Submit both to the utility and pay the reconnection fee (PLN 109). Meter is reinstalled within 30 days [Elektroda, ewoo, post #19244031]
What failures can delay approval?
If the tightness test detects leaks, the operator shuts gas for the whole riser until fixed, and you pay an extra inspection fee (~PLN 200) [PGNiG, 2023].
How can I estimate material and labour costs for minor modifications?
Copper pipe 15×1 mm costs ≈ PLN 25/m; press fittings PLN 18 each. Six metres plus four fittings ≈ PLN 200 materials. Labour in large cities runs PLN 80–100/h; typical job takes three hours, totalling PLN 240–300 [Elektroda, ewoo, post #19250099]
Can the housing community block my private pipe removal?
No, as long as works stay inside your unit and the riser is untouched. Community consent is needed only for common-area walls or façade penetrations [Elektroda, palmus, post #19243633]
What are the risks of DIY gas alterations?
Unauthorised work violates Art. 90 of the Building Law and carries fines up to PLN 50 000. Insurers may refuse fire-damage payouts if no licensed installer signed the protocol [Prawo Budowlane, 2021].
Quick 3-step how-to for a minor gas-pipe reroute
- Submit building notice with simple sketch to the municipality.
- Book a G3 installer; have the utility remove the meter on the work day.
- Installer reroutes, performs tightness test; file protocol to get meter reinstalled [Elektroda, ewoo, post #19244031]