Professional Gas Appliance Installation You Can Trust
Installing a gas appliance is not a job for an unlicensed person. In Victoria, all gas appliance connection, installation and disconnection work must be carried out by a VBA licensed gas fitter. This is the law: and it exists for good reason. Incorrectly installed gas appliances cause gas leaks, carbon monoxide exposure and fires.
Gas Experts Melbourne installs all types of gas appliances in Melbourne homes and businesses. From a simple like-for-like gas cooktop swap to a new outdoor gas kitchen with multiple appliances and new gas pipe work, we handle the full scope of residential gas appliance installation.
Every installation includes a full gas pressure test, a complimentary safety check, a carbon monoxide test where applicable, and a certificate of compliance. You receive a single fixed price that covers everything before we start.
Why You Must Use a Licensed Gas Fitter for Gas Appliance Installation
The consequences of unlicensed gas appliance installation can be severe. Here is what is at stake.
In Victoria, it is an offence under the Gas Safety Act for an unlicensed person to carry out gas fitting work. This applies to the person doing the work and, in some circumstances, the homeowner who knowingly engages them. Fines can be significant.
An incorrectly connected gas appliance can cause
- Gas leaks at fittings or connections creating a fire and explosion risk
- Carbon monoxide build-up from an incorrectly installed flue or inadequate ventilation
- Gas pressure issues causing appliance malfunction or dangerous operation
Most home insurance policies exclude claims linked to unlicensed gas work. If a fire or gas incident in your home is connected to an unlicensed installation, your insurer may refuse the claim entirely.
Gas appliance manufacturers require licensed installation for their product warranty to be valid. An unlicensed installation voids the manufacturer's warranty from day one.
Gas Appliances We Install Across Melbourne
Gas cooktops are the most common gas appliance installation request we receive. Melbourne homeowners upgrading from electric to gas cooking, replacing an old cooktop or installing a new cooktop in a renovated kitchen all need a licensed gas fitter to make the connection safely.
What's involved
- Confirm or install a gas point in the correct location
- Connect the flexible gas hose from the gas point to the cooktop
- Test all connections for leaks
- Confirm correct ignition and flame quality at all burners
- Issue certificate of compliance
Brands we install: Smeg, Fisher and Paykel, Bosch, Westinghouse, Chef, Electrolux, Ilve, Belling, Neff, Omega, Ariston and more.
Installing where no gas point currently exists: If your kitchen does not have an existing gas point, we run new gas pipe work to the cooktop location. We include this in the fixed-price quote for the installation.
Gas ovens and upright cookers require a correctly sized gas connection and a flexible hose rated for the appliance's gas consumption. We install all major brands and confirm correct pressure and operation on completion.
A permanent outdoor gas point is one of the most popular gas fitting jobs we carry out across Melbourne, particularly in spring and summer. A permanent gas connection to your BBQ means no gas bottles, no running out mid-cook and no carrying heavy cylinders.
What's involved
- Run a gas line from your existing gas supply to the outdoor location
- Install a gas outlet on an external wall or in the outdoor entertaining area
- Test the connection and confirm correct gas pressure
- Issue certificate of compliance
Popular locations: Alfresco areas, pergolas, outdoor kitchens, pool areas, garden entertaining areas.
Can I connect my existing BBQ to the gas point? Yes. Most BBQs that run on LPG can be converted to run on natural gas. This typically involves replacing the burner injectors with natural gas equivalents. We can advise on whether your specific BBQ is convertible when we attend.
Permanent outdoor gas heaters for alfresco areas and outdoor entertaining spaces. We run a gas connection to the installation location and install the heater to Australian Standards.
What's involved
- Run a gas line to the heater location
- Install a gas outlet or connect directly to the heater
- Commission and test the heater
- Issue certificate of compliance
A gas fireplace delivers the ambience of a real fire with the convenience and efficiency of gas. No wood, no ash, no smoke. Gas Experts Melbourne installs inbuilt gas fireplaces (installed into an existing or new fireplace opening) and freestanding gas fire units.
Inbuilt gas fireplaces require a properly constructed firebox opening, a flue to vent combustion gases externally and a gas supply connection. We assess the suitability of the installation location during the quote process.
Freestanding gas fireplaces are more flexible in placement but still require a gas supply connection and, for flued models, an appropriate flue pathway.
Brands we install: Rinnai, Escea, Regency, Jetmaster, Real Flame, Lopi, Valor and more.
If you are building a new kitchen, renovating an existing one or adding an extension, we can run new gas pipe work to any location in the home and install gas appliances as part of the project scope. We work alongside builders, renovators and kitchen designers to coordinate the gas installation within the build timeline.
Some range hoods have a gas-fired function or require a gas connection. We install and connect all types of range hoods requiring a licensed gas connection.
Gas spa and pool heaters require a licensed gas connection and must be installed in compliance with relevant Australian Standards. We install gas pool and spa heating systems across Melbourne.
How Our Gas Appliance Installation Process Works
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Call us or fill in our online form. Tell us what you want installed and whether there is an existing gas point in the right location. We provide an upfront fixed price. If we need to see the location before quoting, we can attend for a free assessment.
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We confirm the installation date and advise you on anything you need to have ready (e.g. the appliance delivered and on site before we arrive, any cabinetry or benchtop work completed).
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Our licensed gas fitter arrives at the agreed time and carries out the full installation. This includes running any required gas pipe work, connecting the appliance, and making good all connections.
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We carry out a full gas pressure test on all connections, test the appliance operation and confirm correct ignition and flame quality. Where applicable, we carry out a carbon monoxide test.
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We carry out a complimentary gas safety inspection and provide a written record of the installation and test results.
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We issue a certificate of compliance for the gas work. This is your legal documentation that the installation was carried out by a VBA licensed gas fitter to Australian Standards.
Ready to Get Your Gas Appliance Installed?
Gas Experts Melbourne provides professional gas appliance installation across Melbourne. VBA licensed. Fixed upfront pricing. Certificate of compliance on every installation. Free safety check included. No call-out fee when you book online.
Gas Appliance Installation Costs in Melbourne
We provide fixed-price quotes: no hourly rates, no hidden charges.
| Installation Type | Approximate Cost |
|---|---|
| Gas cooktop installation: existing gas point | From $180 to $280 |
| Gas cooktop installation: new gas point required | From $350 to $600 |
| Gas oven installation: existing gas point | From $200 to $320 |
| Outdoor BBQ gas point installation | From $350 to $650 |
| Gas fireplace installation: freestanding | From $400 to $700 |
| Gas fireplace installation: inbuilt | From $600 to $1,200+ |
| Outdoor gas heater installation | From $350 to $700 |
| Gas pipe extension to new room or area | From $300 to $800 depending on distance |
Note: These are indicative price ranges only. A fixed price is confirmed before any work begins. Prices depend on the specific appliance, location and whether additional gas pipe work is required.
Special Offers
- New Connection Discount Discounted gas pipe installation when combined with any appliance install.
- BBQ Gas Point Installation Special Outdoor gas point for BBQ from a set price, ask when booking.
- Cooktop Installation Special Supply your own cooktop or we supply, ask for pricing.
- Pensioner Discount 10% off all installation work for pension and concession card holders.
Gas Appliance Brands We Install
Our licensed gas fitters are experienced with all major gas appliance brands sold in Australia. Whatever brand you have chosen for your home, we install it.
Gas Cooktops and Ovens
Smeg · Fisher and Paykel · Bosch · Westinghouse · Chef · Electrolux · Ilve · Belling · Neff · Omega · Ariston · Haier · AEG · Miele
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Gas BBQs and Outdoor Appliances
Beefeater · Ziegler and Brown · Weber · Gasmate · Napoleon · Everdure by Heston · Outdoorchef
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If your brand is not listed, call us. We install all makes and models.
Why Melbourne Homeowners Choose Gas Experts Melbourne for Gas Appliance Installation
