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.

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.

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.
Our Gas Safety and Compliance Services
- Gas Leak Detection and RepairCan you smell gas in your home? Or do you want to confirm there are no undetected leaks in your gas system? We carry professional gas detection equipment and carry out comprehensive gas pressure tests on all connections, fittings and appliances. Leaks identified and repaired in a single visit where possible.Learn More About Gas Leak Detection
- Carbon Monoxide Testing and Alarm InstallationCO is invisible and odourless. Professional CO testing is the only way to confirm your gas appliances are combusting safely. We test combustion gas composition at every gas appliance and install CO alarms where required. Dual smoke and CO alarm supply and install from $66.Learn More About Carbon Monoxide Testing
- Gas Safety Inspections and Rental ComplianceResidential and rental property gas safety inspections by VBA licensed gas fitters. We inspect all gas appliances, connections and flue systems and provide a written report. Essential for rental compliance obligations under Victoria's residential tenancy regulations.Learn More About Gas Safety Inspections
- 24/7 Emergency Gas ServicesGas emergency? Smell gas? Do not wait. We provide 24/7 emergency gas callouts across Melbourne. Turn off your gas at the meter, open doors and windows and call us immediately. We respond fast.Call Now: 0468 279 956
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

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

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

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




