Gas Fitting for Doncaster Homes
Doncaster's 1960s to 1980s brick homes were built around gas. Ducted heating, storage hot water and cooktops often still run on the original gas lines, which are now forty to sixty years old. Renovations and new appliances add extra load to pipes that were sized for a smaller system.
All gas work in Victoria must be done by a licensed gas fitter. Our gas fitting service covers Doncaster and the surrounding east, and every job is pressure tested before we leave. Call 0434 542 446 to book.
Ducted Heating That Keeps Cutting Out
A heater that lights, runs for a short time and then shuts down is one of the most common gas calls in Doncaster over winter. The cause is often low gas pressure at the heater rather than a fault in the heater itself. When a home adds a bigger cooktop or a continuous flow hot water unit on the same line, there may not be enough gas for everything at once.
- We test pressure at the meter and at each appliance
- If the line is undersized, we quote to upgrade the section that needs it
- Your heating technician can then service the unit knowing supply is right
Adding a Gas Point for an Outdoor Kitchen or BBQ
Many Doncaster homes have large backyards and entertaining areas, and a fixed gas point saves swapping bottles. We run the line, fit a bayonet or hard connection, test it and give you a compliance certificate for the work.
Turn the gas off at the meter if it is safe, open doors and windows, do not use switches or phones near the smell, and call the emergency number on your gas bill. Once it is safe, call us to find and repair the leak.
Gas Jobs We Do in Doncaster
- Gas leak detection and line repairs
- Cooktop, oven and heater connections
- Gas hot water installation and replacement
- New gas points for BBQs and outdoor heaters
- Pressure testing and compliance certificates
Common Questions From Doncaster Customers
Do I get a certificate for new gas work?
Yes. Where the rules require one, we issue a compliance certificate once the work is finished and tested.
Can I move my cooktop to a new spot during a kitchen renovation?
Usually, yes. We extend the gas line to the new position and make sure the clearances meet the rules.