Summary
Shutting off the water valve at the street water meter in Cashmere required accessing the valve under a black plastic lid on the grass berm while the customer was out of town. The plumbing task specified lifting the black plastic lid, turning off the shut-off valve at the water meter and re-securing the lid to stop the leak. The job received 2 offers and the selected offer was $70. The job was completed within 1 hour of being assigned. The plumber lifted the plastic meter lid, turned the water valve off at the street water meter and re-secured the cover. The leak stopped after the shut-off valve was closed. The customer left a 5/5 rating and a short positive note: "Great work". The water meter valve cover was left properly secured on completion and no further follow-up was required.
Final Cost
70
Completed on
11 Oct 2026
Location
Christchurch
Completed by
Mark
Cashmere, Christchurch 8022, New Zealand
Customer Review
5.0
Great work Mark!
- Hannah
#34821
• Plumbing Services
Turn off water shut off valve at water meter/toby box on street to stop water leak. I am currently out of town and cannot get to property to shut valve off. Please visit property to lift black plastic lid, turn off valve and close/re-secure lid. Shut off valve is located under plastic lid at meter box on grass berm outside property on the street.
