Gas Fitting Melbourne | Licensed Gas Fitters

Gas problems never show up when you’ve got time for them. It’s usually when you’re halfway cooking dinner, about to have people over, or when everyone in the house suddenly wants a hot shower. These are the situations Craig’s Gas & Plumbing has been dealing with across Melbourne’s western suburbs since 1998.

Gas fitting in Melbourne is not a regular plumbing job. In Victoria, it’s a legally separate trade with its own licence. Our technicians hold both. The work is done correctly, the paperwork is lodged, and everything is signed off the way it should be.

We’re often called in after unlicensed work looks “done” but doesn’t pass inspections, voids warranties, or causes much problems later. Stuff no one wants to deal with twice. It’s just not worth the risk.

We keep over 100 gas appliances in stock and prioritise same-day service for heating and hot water breakdowns, Monday to Friday.

Call (03) 9379 1733 to speak with someone who does gas work legally, every day, not someone learning on your job.

Western Melbourne’s Licensed Gas Fitting Specialists Since 1998

We have been contracted by the Department of Human Services across more than 5,500 properties. That sort of work leaves no room for shortcuts. Safety rules aren’t optional and they’re checked, again and again.

We bring that same standard into every residential job. A quick cooktop change or a full ducted heating install, it’s handled the same way.

Our technicians each bring over 25 years of individual, hands-on experience—with real sites and systems.

Local homes have their own personality. Brunswick’s older houses like to hide gas lines in places. Taylors Lakes developments usually need modern connection methods and up-to-date compliance checks. Moonee Ponds heritage properties are another category entirely and retrofitting there takes patience and care.

Knowing these areas well saves hours on site and avoids expensive mistakes across Keilor, Sunshine, Essendon, Moonee Ponds and all other Western Melbourne suburbs.

We hold full licences and carry comprehensive insurance. Once the job is done, we issue invoices & warranties to confirm everything meets Australian standards. Quotes are given upfront and include GST. If there’s an old appliance to remove, we can take care of that too, conditions apply. And when it’s time to pay, there are no surprises. You pay exactly what we quoted.

We’re fully licensed and comprehensively insured. All our work conforms to Australian standards. Our Quotes always include GST and there are no billing surprises. What’s quoted is what you pay.

Complete Gas Fitting Services for Melbourne Properties

Gas fitting means installing, repairing, testing anything downstream of supply points.. This includes:

Cooktops
Ovens
Space heaters
Ducted heating
Hot water systems
Outdoor barbecues

All of these need to meet manufacturer-standard installation specifications.

Kitchen renovations often need extra gas points. Sometimes lines are extended and connections are added. Meters get relocated too, which means coordinating with energy providers so certification is done properly. It’s detailed work, and there’s not much room for guesswork.

We also use diagnostic tools to find problems homeowners usually miss. A faint rotten egg smell that comes and goes. Flames that burn yellow instead of blue. Small leaks that don’t make noise. Those are early warning signs. We track down the cause and, in most cases, fix it the same day.

Every job starts with a safety check. Connections are inspected. Ventilation is confirmed. Clearances are measured. It might feel routine, but it matters. Done properly, gas fitting keeps homes safe and avoids the kinds of risks DIY fixes tend to create.

Why Victorian Law Requires Licensed Gas Fitters

A standard plumbing licence doesn’t automatically allow gas work. Gas fitting requires separate qualifications, including:

Specialised training in combustion
Gas line sizing & approved materials
Pressure testing
Fault finding & repairs
Location of flue terminals
.. and many more

Plus a frankly tedious amount of compliance paperwork.

Many licensed plumbers, even very experienced ones, aren’t legally permitted to work on gas systems at all.

If you try to DIY gas work, warranties can be voided on the spot. Insurance companies walk away when an incident traces back to unlicensed work.

The biggest risk is carbon monoxide. Faulty installations can leak it silently. You won’t smell it or see it. Poor gas work can, and does, cost lives.

Our licensed gas fitters spot issues most people miss entirely. Hairline heat exchanger cracks that look harmless at first glance, but aren’t. Flues that seem fine yet trap exhaust where it shouldn’t go. Gas pressure that needs careful tuning so performance stays strong without pushing safety margins.

That level of expertise protects you, the building, and everyone who lives there.

Same-Day Response Across Melbourne’s Western Suburbs

Big companies cover everything, everywhere. You end up with slower responses, and a lot of waiting.

For us, staying local lets us respond to you properly.

Keilor jobs are often handled within hours. Sunshine emergencies don’t sit in a queue. Essendon installations happen when they’re booked.

Most of the standard parts are already sitting in the van. That alone saves a lot of time.

Every so often a job calls for something a bit unusual, and that’s fine. We’ve worked with the same suppliers for years. Parts and supplies get sourced quickly, without the usual back and forth. That’s how many jobs are completed the same day.

Quotes are upfront and cover labour, materials, and GST. What we quote is what you pay.

No surprise or hidden charges. Our clear pricing helps you decide whether repairing makes sense or if replacing is the better option.

A lot of our work comes from word of mouth. Moonee Ponds recommends us. Broadmeadows families call back whenever another gas job comes up. Pascoe Vale referrals keep rolling in. Twenty-six years of operating locally builds trust that advertising simply can’t recreate.

Carbon monoxide testing is always done. Gas levels are measured properly using calibrated equipment. Compliance certificates are issued, everything is always documented and compliant. Installations follow manufacturer specifications. Heat-resistant materials are checked. Safety barriers go in where they’re required. These systems aren’t installed just to get through today. They’re meant to keep homes safe for decades.

If you need licensed gas fitting in Melbourne and want it done properly, ring Craig’s Gas & Plumbing on (03) 9379 1733.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why can’t regular plumbers do gas fittings in Melbourne?

Because the law separates the two. In Victoria, a standard plumbing licence stops at water. Gas fitting sits outside that scope and requires its own certification. Work done without the right licence voids appliance warranties. Insurance policies won’t respond if a fire or incident traces back to unlicensed gas work. And carbon monoxide leaks from poor installations have killed people. Always check credentials before anyone touches a gas line.

What gas appliances need professional installation?

Anything downstream of the gas supply point. That includes cooktops, ovens, ducted heating systems, hot water units, and outdoor barbecue connections. Victorian regulations apply to all of it.

DIY gas work is illegal and unsafe. Even jobs that look simple, like a cooktop replacement, still require licensed installation and certification. Cutting corners here puts people at risk and removes warranty and insurance protection at the same time.

How much does gas fitting cost in Melbourne?

There isn’t a fixed price, and anyone who gives one without seeing the job is guessing. A basic appliance connection is very different from a full system install. Gas line extensions vary depending on distance, access, and layout.

What matters is transparency. We charge a Service call including 30 minutes Labour, we then assess the job & do repairs if simply enough, if more work is required we then provide an quote covering labour, materials, and GST. No hidden charges when the work is finished.

What should I do if I smell gas at home?

Get everyone out of the property immediately. Don’t touch light switches or power points. Don’t use your phone inside. Even a small spark can ignite gas.

If it’s safe to do so, shut off the gas at the meter. From outside the property, contact emergency services. After that, arrange professional leak detection. Gas smells aren’t something to wait on. The risk escalates quickly.

Valerie

8. October, 2025

Had my gas heater serviced yesterday, extremely professional and knowledgeable in everything gas related. Highly recommend.

thin billy

23. September, 2025

Really helpful plumbers, who managed to get our hot water service back up and running quickly and with no fuss. They were out to us promptly and gave us excellent advice on how to avoid further problems with the unit. Strongly recommend.

Lucy

19. June, 2025

A big thanks to the whole team. I called Craig's in relation to a old gas heater. Deven & Steve arrived at the promised time and were knowledgeable, professional and easy to deal with. They explained all our options /costs and left it to us to decide- there was no hard sales pressure. Thank you for making the whole process stress free.

Ray Bugeja

11. June, 2025

I would like to thank Craig for organising the repair of my gas ducted heating on such short notice. Devon showed up with his offsider Steve. Within minutes they had identified the problem. They then proceeded to repair it promptly. Explaining the process all the way. Devon and Steve are really nice guys. I have no hesitation in recommending Craig’s plumbing.

Kiki Naz

8. May, 2025

A massive thank you to I believe it was Deven and Steve. Such a great team. Extremely professional. They explained everything in such great manners that they were working on. Will definitely highly recommend. I get to enjoy my vintage gas heater safely this winter.

Anita Frank

22. November, 2024

Brilliant guys have come to our rescue several times with A grade work and fair pricing. Super friendly and solution focused to get our needs met. Couldn't be happier. We will always use Craig's plumbing for all our gas and water services AAAA++++++

Mina

11. October, 2024

Thank you to Craig, Devan and team for fixing our ducted heating. Yes it took a few visits from you, but we thank you for being thorough and finding the solution to our problem. Devan explained the issue clearly to us and was wonderful throughout the whole ordeal. Cost was fair, staff were punctual, friendly and very professional. And the heater is still working, yayyy!!

Paul C

30. August, 2024

Responsive to an urgent request and very professional in diagnosing and fixing a fault in central heating system. Fixed an ongoing plumbing problem whilst they were there. Highly recommended.

Gas Fitting Melbourne: Licensed Gas Fitters for Safe Installations & Repairs