See attached photo of driveway. https://files.ozbargain.com.au/upload/22732/111929/driveway.…
There is a water meter around 30cm to the right of the driveway, which ends at the right hand side of the garage. https://files.ozbargain.com.au/upload/22732/111930/water_met…
My tenants have asked if they water meter can be moved elsewhere because they've hit it once and paid for it to be replaced themselves.
I've never had this problem in over two decades but want to be helpful. The two quotes to move the water meter by plumbers was ~$2k is not reasonable, especially if I have to pay. Given cost of living pressures, I don't want the tenants to have to pay either or go halves.
Has anyone used a steel box cover for the water meter? I assume it will have to have a clear sign on top for the Sydney Water meter reader to be able to find the meter. Obviously if they hit it hard, it will take out box and meter. Cost ~$100?
Move the letter box to the left more so they can err on the opposite side of the water meter.
Any other ideas (driving course, etc.)?
They are good long term tenants, which is a win-win for both of us.
Just thought of something obvious: hammer tall wooden stake or tomato stake between driveway and water meter to improve visibility/awareness.