National Grid - how much for a disconnection?

Question

I have just been told that it will cost £1,293 to have a gas pipe disconnected from a house that is due for demolition. I think this is excessive, just to dig a hole and cut off a pipe. Is this the usual cost?

Answer 1

Just leave it and they will do it anyway.

Answer 2

They need to plug the pipe at the mains end, which means digging up the road.

Answer 3

Offer it to a fire dept. to practice on.   Someone will think of turning off the gas before lighting it up, probably.   If not, it will be a good show.