Gas Fitter Melbourne: Licensed Gas Plumber Melbourne

O’Shea are the Gas Plumbers Melbourne can trust to show up and overdeliver.

Providing 5-star services for any gas fitting requirement including gas heating, gas hot water, gas stoves, gas BBQs, and spa heaters. Every job is carried out by a licensed gas fitter you can trust.

O’Shea Plumbing’s gas plumbers in Melbourne are experts at gas leak detection. We ensure our testing equipment is calibrated regularly to ensure that our gas plumbers can pick up any gas leak.

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We pressure test with state of the art manometers to detect any leaks. Our expert gas fitters then ensure safety procedures are followed precisely, turning off the gas to repair and install.

Call the gas plumbers Melbourne homes and businesses trust for their gas fitting repairs and installations.

Given the dangerous nature of gas, it is essential that you call a trained professional to repair, service or install all gas appliances and fixtures. Our fully licensed and registered gas plumbers in Melbourne will ensure complete safety and compliance when fitting, installing or repairing the gas fittings in your home. 

Whether you need scheduled maintenance, are due for an appliance upgrade, need something removed or installed, or just simply want a check-up – we can help! Our gas plumbers Melbourne are also fully equipped to conduct gas leak detection inspections.

What Does a Licensed Gas Fitter Do?

A licensed gas fitter installs, repairs, services and disconnects gas appliances and the pipework that feeds them. In Victoria, that work is restricted by law – only a licensed gas fitter can connect a cooktop, relocate a gas point, run new consumer piping or sign off on the result.

Day to day, our gas fitters in Melbourne handle:

  • Installing and replacing Type A gas appliances – cooktops, ovens, space heaters, ducted heaters, hot water units, BBQs and spa heaters
  • Running, extending, relocating and capping off consumer gas piping
  • Fitting bayonet points, regulators, isolation valves and flexible connectors
  • Converting appliances between natural gas and LPG
  • Servicing appliances to AS 4575 and providing the gas servicing record
  • Pressure testing and leak testing existing installations
  • Issuing compliance certificates on completion

The compliance certificate matters more than most people realise. Under Victorian rules, one is required for the installation, relocation or replacement of any Type A gas appliance regardless of what it cost, and for gas work once the total value passes $750 with materials, labour and GST counted. It has to be issued to you within five days of the work finishing.

That certificate is your protection. If a fault later traces back to the installation, the gas fitter has to come back and fix it. Licensed gas fitters in Victoria also carry insurance that stands behind their gas work for six years, and using one keeps your appliance manufacturer's warranty intact.

Gas Fitting Repairs Melbourne Homes and Businesses Rely On

Most gas faults show up as an appliance that won't start, won't stay lit or won't get up to temperature. Sometimes it's the appliance. Often it's the gas supply feeding it.

Our gas fitting repairs cover both. Common jobs we're called out to include:

  • Pilot lights that keep dropping out, usually a worn thermocouple or a blocked injector
  • Gas pressure problems, where several appliances underperform at once
  • Leaking bayonet fittings, flexible connectors and appliance regulators
  • Corroded, damaged or poorly supported gas lines
  • Blocked, disconnected or deteriorating flues – a carbon monoxide risk worth taking seriously
  • Failed solenoids, gas valves and ignition components
  • Appliances condemned by another trade that need a second opinion before you replace them

We diagnose before we quote. A gas fitter comes out, tests the installation properly, tells you what's actually wrong and gives you the cost of repairing it against the cost of replacing it. You decide from there. Every gas fitting repair we complete is pressure tested before we leave and backed by our 10-year workmanship guarantee.

Complete Gas Plumbing Services Across Melbourne

Gas plumbing covers a lot more ground than appliance connections. It takes in the meter, the regulator, the consumer piping through the walls and under the floor, the flues venting combustion products out of the building, and the ventilation those appliances depend on to burn safely. A licensed gas plumber looks at all of it as one system, because a fault in one part shows up as a symptom somewhere else.

O'Shea's gas plumbing work spans new installations, upgrades, alterations, servicing and repairs for both natural gas and LPG, across homes and commercial premises. We handle the paperwork that comes with it too – Dial Before You Dig, road opening permits, gas fitting notices for larger projects and compliance certificates on completion. Our licensed gas plumbers work to AS/NZS 5601 on every job, and we've been a member of Master Plumbers for over 40 years.

If you're renovating, the sequencing usually matters as much as the gas work itself. Talk to a licensed gas plumber early and you can get points capped off, appliances disconnected and new piping roughed in before walls close up, rather than cutting them open again later.

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Need a licensed gas fitter in Melbourne? We'll have someone at your property, usually same day or next day, 7 days a week. You'll get a fixed price before any work starts and a compliance certificate when it's done.

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How to Choose a Gas Fitter in Melbourne

Anyone can call themselves a gas plumber on a website. Four things worth checking before you book:

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Ask to see the photo ID licence card. It lists the classes of work that gas fitter is registered for. Gasfitting, Type A appliance servicing and Type A appliance conversion are separate classes.

2

Check the compliance certificate is in the quote. If it's been left out to bring a price down, walk away.

3

Ask for the servicing record. Since 1 February 2026, a gas fitter servicing a Type A appliance has to complete the AS 4575 servicing checklist and give you a copy.

4

Confirm who's actually attending. Plenty of operators subcontract gas work out. Ours is done by O'Shea gas fitters on O'Shea vans.

How Do You Know if You Have a Gas Leak?

  • Are you receiving high gas bills?
  • Perhaps your gas appliances aren’t working efficiently
  • The heater could be taking longer to heat up
  • Is the hot water system taking longer to recover?

A leak is a dangerous situation so it’s a good idea to know what to do if you smell gas and the steps to follow in the case of a gas leak.

If you are looking for a plumber Melbourne residents trust, call O’Shea Plumbing! Our gas plumbers in Melbourne will thoroughly assess and solve your gas fitting and installation needs. Contact us today for a quote on gas fitting and installation in Melbourne.

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Gas Fitting FAQ's

No, not all plumbers in Australia are gasfitters. While some plumbers are trained and licensed to work on gas-related installations and appliances, others may only be licensed to work on plumbing systems. It’s essential to verify a plumber’s license and qualifications before hiring them for gas-related work. Gasfitters require specialised training and qualifications to install and repair gas appliances and systems safely. If you require gas-related work to be done, it’s recommended to hire a licensed gasfitter to ensure the job is done correctly and safely. Always check a plumber’s license and qualifications before hiring them for any work.

Yes, in Australia, you need a licensed gas fitter to connect your stove. Connecting gas appliances such as stoves requires specialised skills and knowledge to ensure they are installed safely and correctly. Only licensed gas fitters are authorized to work on gas appliances and systems in Australia. They are trained to identify and handle potential gas leaks, install and test gas connections, and ensure that the gas appliances are working correctly. Attempting to connect a gas appliance yourself or hiring an unlicensed person to do it may result in serious safety hazards and may be illegal. Always hire a licensed gas fitter to connect your gas stove to ensure your safety and comply with the law.

Gas fitters in Australia charge varying rates depending on the type of job and the location. Some may charge by the hour, while others may quote a fixed price for the job. It’s best to contact a licensed gas fitter and inquire about their rates for the specific job you need to be done. They can provide you with a quote for the job based on their assessment of the work required. Always ensure that you hire a licensed gas fitter to ensure the job is done correctly and safely.

Gasfitters in Australia are licensed tradespeople who specialize in installing, maintaining, and repairing gas appliances and systems. They are qualified to work with natural gas and LPG and can install and connect gas pipes, meters, regulators, and appliances. Gasfitters also conduct safety checks on gas systems to ensure they comply with Australian safety standards. Additionally, they can repair and replace faulty gas systems and appliances, such as gas heaters, stoves, and hot water systems. It’s important to hire a licensed gasfitter to ensure that any gas-related work is done safely and correctly.

A gasfitter is a licensed professional who has expertise in installing, repairing, and maintaining gas appliances and systems. They possess the necessary qualifications to work with natural gas and LPG and can install and connect gas pipes, meters, regulators, and appliances. It is their responsibility to conduct safety checks on gas systems to ensure compliance with the relevant Australian safety standards. It’s important to engage a licensed gasfitter to ensure that any gas-related work is carried out safely and to the required standard.

In practice, yes. Gas plumber, gas fitter and gasfitter all describe the same licensed trade, and most Melbourne plumbing businesses use the terms interchangeably. What actually matters is the licence class rather than the job title. 

A registered or licensed plumbing practitioner needs the gasfitting class to work on gas, plus separate classes for Type A appliance servicing and Type A appliance conversion. A licensed gas plumber holding all three can install, service and convert domestic gas appliances. Ask to see the photo ID card if you’re unsure what a tradesperson is covered for.

For most gas work, yes. A compliance certificate is required for the installation, relocation or replacement of any Type A gas appliance regardless of the cost, and for gas fitting work where the total value including materials, labour and GST passes the $750 threshold. 

Your gas fitter has to issue it to you within five days of finishing the work. Keep it – it’s the document that obliges the gas fitter to return and rectify any fault caused by the installation, and it’s often requested when you sell the property.

Energy Safe Victoria recommends having gas heaters, water heaters and central heating units serviced at least once every two years by a qualified gas fitter, with carbon monoxide spillage testing done at the same time. The gas fitter doing that work needs to be registered in the Type A appliance servicing class and should be using a CO analyser, not just a visual check. 

Ours have completed the Master Plumbers carbon monoxide training. Older open-flued heaters, appliances in rooms with poor ventilation, and units already showing warning signs deserve closer attention. Warning signs include a yellow or orange flame instead of blue, soot or scorch marks around the appliance, a pilot light that keeps going out, or condensation on windows when the heater runs.

Yes, provided their licence covers it. LPG work runs to the same AS/NZS 5601 standard as natural gas, but the pressures, regulators and appliance settings differ, and an appliance made for one gas needs converting before it will run safely on the other. 

Our licensed gas fitters handle LPG installations, bottle changeovers, regulator replacements and conversions in both directions across Melbourne.



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