Gas work is the one part of plumbing where getting it wrong has immediate consequences. Sedcon Plumbing holds a VBA licence with a gas fitting endorsement and works across Melbourne metro on gas leaks, appliance installation, heater servicing and compliance certificates — for homeowners, and for the property managers, strata managers and builders who need the paperwork as much as the work.
Suspect a gas leak? Do this first
- Turn off the gas at the meter if you can reach it safely
- Open doors and windows
- Do not switch anything electrical on or off, including lights
- Do not use a phone inside the building — step outside first
- Leave the building if the smell is strong, and call us on 0413 647 557
If there is an immediate danger to life, call 000 first. For a gas escape you cannot isolate, the network operator’s emergency line takes priority over any plumber.
Gas fitting services we provide
- Gas leak detection and repair — electronic leak detection and pressure testing to locate the escape rather than guess at it.
- Appliance installation and connection — cooktops, ovens, gas heaters, hot water units, BBQ points and outdoor connections.
- Gas heater servicing and carbon monoxide testing — including negative pressure testing on ducted and space heaters.
- Gas line installation and extension — new points, relocations, and upsizing where an appliance is starved of supply.
- Meter to appliance pipework — including consumer piping for new builds and extensions.
- Compliance certificates — issued for all gas work that requires one.
- Decommissioning and capping — safe disconnection when an appliance is removed or a property goes all-electric.
Gas safety checks in Victorian rental properties
This is the one that catches property managers out. Under Victoria’s residential tenancies rules, a rental provider must have all gas installations, fittings and appliances checked by a licensed gasfitter at least every two years, and must keep a record of when the last check was done. The obligation sits with the rental provider, but in practice it lands on the agency managing the property.
We carry out gas safety checks across Melbourne metro and provide a written record for each property that you can file against the tenancy. If you manage a portfolio, we can schedule checks in batches by suburb so you are not booking them one at a time.
Carbon monoxide testing on open-flued heaters is worth doing at the same time. A faulty flue is not something a tenant can see, and it is the failure mode with the most serious consequences.
Why the licence matters
Gas fitting in Victoria must be carried out by a licensed gasfitter. It is not a grey area. Work done by an unlicensed person is illegal, will not attract a compliance certificate, and will typically void both the appliance warranty and the building insurance if something goes wrong.
Sedcon Plumbing operates under VBA Licence 120392 with public liability insurance (OA62972999). The licence number is publicly verifiable — we would encourage you to check ours and anyone else’s.
Signs a gas appliance needs attention
- A yellow or orange flame where it should be blue
- Soot or dark staining around a heater or cooktop
- A pilot light that will not stay lit
- Condensation on windows when a heater is running
- Headaches or nausea that ease when you leave the building
- A gas bill that has climbed with no change in usage
Frequently asked questions
How often do gas appliances need checking in a Victorian rental?
At least every two years by a licensed gasfitter, with a record kept of the most recent check. We provide the written record with each check so it can be filed against the tenancy.
Can you connect a gas cooktop I bought myself?
Yes. We connect customer-supplied appliances, test the installation and issue a compliance certificate. We will tell you before we start if the existing supply is not adequate for the appliance.
What does a gas fitting job cost in Melbourne?
Appliance connections typically fall in the range of $250 to $600 depending on the appliance and whether new pipework is required. Leak detection and repair varies with how accessible the line is. We quote before starting — see our Melbourne plumber cost guide for indicative ranges.
Do I get a compliance certificate?
Yes, for all gas work that requires one. Keep it — it is what demonstrates the work was done by a licensed gasfitter if there is ever an insurance question.
Can you cap off gas if a property is going all-electric?
Yes. We decommission and cap gas supply safely, which is increasingly common in Melbourne as properties move to electric appliances and heat pump hot water.
Need a licensed gas plumber in Melbourne? Call or text Sedcon Plumbing on 0413 647 557. VBA Licence 120392, fully insured, servicing Melbourne metro seven days.