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Gas Safety and Compliance Services Across Melbourne.

Your family's safety starts with your gas appliances.

  • VBA Licensed Gas Fitters
  • Free Gas Safety Check With Every Service
  • Carbon Monoxide Testing on Every Job
  • VBA Licensed Gas Fitters
  • Free Gas Safety Check With Every Service
  • Carbon Monoxide Testing on Every Job

Free gas safety check included with every service booked online.
Carbon monoxide test included.

Gas Safety Is Not Optional. It Is Essential.

Gas is one of the safest and most efficient energy sources available in Melbourne homes, when it is properly installed, regularly serviced and routinely checked. When it is not, the risks are serious.

Carbon monoxide poisoning kills silently. Gas leaks cause fires and explosions. Poorly maintained appliances put families at risk every time they are used. And in many cases, the people most at risk have no idea there is a problem.

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Gas Experts Melbourne takes gas safety seriously. Every job we complete, whether a routine heater service, a hot water repair or a new installation, includes a complimentary gas safety inspection and a carbon monoxide test at no extra cost. It is not an add-on. It is how we work.

We also provide dedicated gas safety services for homeowners who want a standalone inspection, landlords meeting their rental property compliance obligations, and anyone who suspects they may have a gas leak or a carbon monoxide risk in their home.

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Why Gas Safety Matters: The Risks You Cannot Ignore

  • Carbon monoxide (CO) is produced when gas appliances do not burn gas completely. It is colourless, odourless and tasteless. You cannot see it, smell it or taste it. Without a CO alarm or professional testing equipment, you will not know it is there until symptoms develop.

    CO poisoning causes headaches, dizziness, nausea, confusion and fatigue, symptoms that are easily mistaken for the flu. Prolonged exposure causes serious neurological damage. High concentrations are fatal.

    The most common sources of CO in Melbourne homes are

    • Gas heaters with cracked or failing heat exchangers
    • Poorly serviced ducted gas heating systems with restricted flue pathways
    • Gas water heaters with inadequate ventilation
    • Unflued gas heaters and gas cookers in poorly ventilated spaces

    A professional gas safety inspection and CO test is the only way to know your home is safe.

  • Natural gas and LPG are flammable. A gas leak in an enclosed space creates an explosive mixture that can ignite from a single spark, a light switch, a phone, a doorbell. Gas leaks also displace oxygen in enclosed spaces, creating an asphyxiation risk.

    Gas fittings, seals and connections deteriorate over time. Appliances that have not been serviced regularly develop micro-leaks that are undetectable without professional testing equipment. A full gas pressure test and connection inspection is the only reliable way to confirm there are no leaks in your home's gas system.

  • Gas work carried out by an unlicensed person is not just illegal in Victoria, it is dangerous. Incorrectly installed appliances, improperly sealed connections and non-compliant flue installations are responsible for a significant proportion of gas safety incidents in Australian homes.

    If you are in any doubt about whether gas work in your home was carried out by a licensed gas fitter, a gas safety inspection will identify any non-compliant work.

Every Melbourne Home with Gas Appliances Should Have a CO Alarm

A carbon monoxide alarm is the only passive safety device that will alert your family to a CO build-up in your home. Without one, you have no warning.

CO alarms work similarly to smoke alarms. They monitor the air continuously and sound a loud alarm if CO concentrations rise to dangerous levels, giving your family time to evacuate and call for help.

Gas Experts Melbourne supplies and installs dual smoke and CO combination alarms. We can install a CO alarm during any gas service visit. Ask us about our CO alarm supply and install offer.

Recommended placement

  • In every room containing a gas appliance
  • In bedrooms where people sleep: CO accumulates at night when windows are closed
  • In hallways near sleeping areas
  • On every level of a multi-storey home
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Book a Gas Safety Inspection Today.

Gas Experts Melbourne provides comprehensive gas safety inspections across Melbourne. Written report included. Carbon monoxide test included. Rental compliance reports available. Upfront fixed pricing. No call-out fee when you book online.

Gas Safety Obligations for Rental Properties in Victoria

Victorian landlords have clear obligations under the Residential Tenancies Act to ensure all gas appliances in rental properties are maintained in safe working order.

From 29 March 2021, all rental providers in Victoria must ensure that:

What our rental compliance inspection includes

  • Full inspection of all gas appliances in the property
  • Gas pressure test and connection check
  • Carbon monoxide combustion test on all gas heating appliances
  • Flue inspection where accessible
  • Written compliance report documenting all appliances inspected, their condition and any faults identified
  • Recommendations for any repair or replacement required

Our written report provides the documentation evidence landlords need to demonstrate compliance with their legal obligations.

We work with landlords, real estate agents and property managers across Melbourne's south-east for regular rental compliance inspections. Call us to discuss a scheduled program for your rental portfolio.

What Victoria's rental regulations require

  • Gas appliances in rental properties are serviced by a licensed gas fitter at least every 2 years
  • A record of the service is provided to the tenant on request
  • Any gas appliance found to be unsafe is repaired or replaced before the property is re-let
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What's Included in Our Gas Safety Inspection

Our comprehensive gas safety inspection covers every gas appliance and gas fitting in your home.

Full Inspection Checklist

  • Visual inspection of all gas appliances: heaters, hot water systems, cooktops, ovens, BBQs
  • Gas pressure test: confirm correct operating pressure at all appliances
  • Full gas leak test: check all connections, fittings, flexible hoses and appliance connections
  • Flue inspection: check flue condition, connections and external termination where accessible
  • Combustion air pathway inspection: confirm adequate ventilation to all gas appliances
  • Carbon monoxide combustion test: test CO levels in flue gases at all gas heaters and hot water systems
  • Appliance condition assessment: identify any appliances approaching the end of safe service life
  • Flexible gas hose inspection: check age, condition and compliance of all flexible hose connections
  • Safety device test: check that overheat protection, flame failure devices and auto-shutoffs are functioning
  • Written report provided on completion: documents every appliance inspected, findings and recommendations
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Why choose us

Why Melbourne Families and Landlords Choose Gas Experts Melbourne for Gas Safety


Free Safety Check on Every Service

Every gas heater service, hot water repair and installation we complete includes a complimentary gas safety inspection and CO test at no extra cost.

VBA Licensed. Every Technician

All gas safety inspection work is carried out by a current VBA licensed gas fitter. You receive a legally valid inspection report signed by a licensed professional.

We Test for Carbon Monoxide on Every Job

CO testing is not an optional extra. It is part of every service and inspection we carry out. This is the most important safety check we perform.

Written Reports for Every Inspection

You receive a comprehensive written report documenting every appliance inspected, its condition, any faults found and all recommendations. This is your compliance record.

Rental Compliance Reports Available

We provide written rental compliance reports that meet Victoria's residential tenancy requirements. We work with landlords, property managers and real estate agents across Melbourne.

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Smell Gas? This Is an Emergency. Call Us Now.

If you can smell gas in your home, do not hesitate. Turn off your gas supply at the meter, open all doors and windows, do not use any switches or appliances inside, evacuate if the smell is strong, and call us immediately from outside the property on 0468 279 956. We respond fast across all of Melbourne.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions About Gas Safety in Melbourne

A standalone gas safety inspection starts from approximately $150 to $220 depending on the number of appliances and the complexity of the property. We provide an upfront fixed price when you book. A gas safety check is included at no extra cost with every service we complete.

For owner-occupied homes, a gas safety inspection every 2 years is recommended, or annually if you have older appliances, an older property or any concerns about your gas system. For rental properties, Victorian regulations require a gas appliance service by a licensed gas fitter at least every 2 years.

Carbon monoxide is a colourless, odourless gas produced by incomplete combustion in gas appliances. It cannot be detected without testing equipment or a CO alarm. Symptoms of exposure include headaches, dizziness, nausea and confusion. High concentrations are fatal. CO testing is included with every service we complete.

Yes. A CO alarm is your passive safety net between services. A gas appliance can develop a CO risk at any time, not just when it is due for a service. A CO alarm provides continuous protection. We recommend a CO alarm in every room containing a gas appliance and near every sleeping area.

The most obvious sign is the smell of gas: a rotten egg or sulphur-like odour. Other signs include a hissing sound near a gas appliance or fitting, dead vegetation above underground gas lines, or unexplained increases in your gas bill. If you suspect a gas leak, turn off your gas at the meter, ventilate the property and call us immediately.

Act immediately. Turn off your gas supply at the meter, open all windows and doors, do not use any light switches, appliances or phones inside the property, evacuate if the smell is strong, and call us immediately from outside on 0468 279 956. Do not re-enter until a licensed gas fitter has cleared the premises.

Yes. Victoria's Residential Tenancies Act requires rental providers to have gas appliances serviced by a licensed gas fitter at least every 2 years and to maintain records of that service. We provide written compliance reports that meet this requirement.

Our inspection covers all gas appliances, a full gas pressure and leak test, flue inspection, CO combustion test, safety device checks and a comprehensive written report. See the full 10-point checklist above.

Yes. We can carry out a standalone CO test on specific appliances if that is your primary concern. However, we recommend a full inspection to identify any other potential safety issues at the same time.

No. When you book online, there is no call-out fee. We charge a fixed price for the inspection itself.

Yes. We carry out gas safety inspections for residential homes, rental properties, strata properties and small commercial premises. Call us to discuss your requirements.

If we identify an unsafe appliance, we will explain the issue clearly and provide options for repair or replacement. We will not carry out work without your approval. If an appliance is immediately dangerous, we will advise you not to use it until it is repaired or replaced.

Book a Gas Safety Inspection or Carbon Monoxide Test Today

Do not wait for a problem to become an emergency. Gas Experts Melbourne provides comprehensive gas safety inspections, carbon monoxide testing and rental compliance reports across Melbourne. Written report included. Upfront pricing. No call-out fee when you book online.

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