Gas Fitting in Canberra
Gas work is one area where there is no room for shortcuts, which is why every gas fitting job across Canberra's Southside is carried out by a licensed gas fitter and signed off to code. Murrumbidgee Plumbing & Gas installs new gas lines, extends and relocates existing runs, repairs leaks and carries out safety checks on homes and small commercial sites. If you can smell gas or suspect a fault, turn the supply off at the meter and call straight away. For new work, John will look at the job, explain the options and give you a free quote before anything starts.
Getting gas fitting done properly protects the people in the building and the appliances connected to it. Correct pipe sizing keeps appliances running at the pressure they were designed for, proper ventilation keeps combustion safe, and compliant certification means the work stands up to scrutiny at sale or inspection. Whether you're adding a cooktop to a renovated kitchen, running a line to a new heater, or converting an appliance from LPG to natural gas, the work is planned around the building rather than forced into it — and the site is left clean and tested before it's handed back.
FAQs
- Who is allowed to carry out gas fitting work?
- Only a licensed gas fitter can legally install, alter or repair gas pipework and appliances. Unlicensed gas work is illegal, can void insurance and is genuinely dangerous.
- How often should gas appliances and lines be checked?
- A gas safety check every two years is a sensible guide for most homes, and sooner if an appliance is behaving oddly. Rentals and commercial sites often have stricter obligations.
- What should I do if I smell gas?
- Turn off the gas at the meter, open windows and avoid switches, flames or anything that could spark. Leave the building if the smell is strong, then call a licensed gas fitter.