Licensed Gas Plumber in Parkes

Gas Fitting Work We Do in Parkes

Gas appliance installation is the most frequent call-out — connecting new gas cooktops, ovens, gas heaters, BBQ connections, and gas instantaneous hot water systems. All gas appliances in NSW must be connected by a licensed gas fitter. This isn't optional: an unlicensed gas connection is illegal, voids your appliance warranty, and is a genuine fire and explosion risk.

New gas points and extensions — if you're adding a gas cooktop where there wasn't one, putting a gas BBQ point on the deck, or running a new gas line for an outdoor heater, we design the pipe run, calculate the correct pipe size for the appliance load, and install everything to Australian Standards.

Gas leak detection and repair — gas leaks can be subtle. The classic rotten egg smell is added to natural gas and LPG specifically so you can detect leaks. But leaks in concealed pipework can sometimes be very slow. We use electronic gas detectors to locate leaks precisely, then repair the section without unnecessary disruption to pipework or finishes.

Commissioning and compliance certificates — every gas installation we complete comes with a Certificate of Compliance for gas work. This is a legal requirement and your permanent record that the installation was done correctly.

Gas Safety in Parkes

Natural gas is genuinely safe when systems are installed and maintained correctly. Problems arise with DIY connections, appliances connected without proper commissioning, and old flexible connectors that have been forgotten and are past their service life.

One of the most common gas hazards we find in Parkes homes during service visits is the old rubber flexible connector between the gas supply and a freestanding cooker or heater. These have a service life of around 5 years — many of the ones we encounter are significantly older. A cracked or perished flexi can leak enough gas to create a hazardous atmosphere in an enclosed kitchen.

Gas appliances should also be serviced periodically. A gas heater that's been running for ten years without a service may have a blocked flue, deteriorated heat exchanger, or malfunctioning thermocouple. Carbon monoxide poisoning from faulty gas appliances is a real risk — one that proper maintenance essentially eliminates.

LPG and Natural Gas in Parkes

Parkes has a significant proportion of older housing stock with original galvanised water pipes and earthenware sewer lines. These are reaching the end of their service life and are a common source of leaks, blockages, and low water pressure across the town.

For properties not connected to the natural gas network — rural and semi-rural properties around Tullamore and Trundle, and properties in areas of Parkes without reticulated gas — LPG from bulk tanks or cylinder exchange is the alternative. We install and service LPG systems including regulators, pipework, and appliance connections.

Converting from LPG to natural gas (when natural gas becomes available to your area) or from natural gas to LPG requires appliance conversion or replacement. The gas appliances themselves aren't simply swappable between fuel types — burner jets and regulators need to be matched to the gas type. We handle these conversions correctly so your appliances run at the right pressure and combustion mixture.

What to Do in a Gas Emergency

If you can smell gas and can't identify an obvious simple cause (like a burner left on that went out), treat it as an emergency:

1. Don't use any electrical switches — including light switches, phones, or appliances inside. Sparks can ignite gas. 2. If it's safe to do so, turn off the gas at the meter. 3. Open doors and windows to ventilate. 4. Get everyone out of the building. 5. Call from outside the building.

For natural gas emergencies, call Jemena's gas emergency line (132 809) in addition to calling us. For LPG, turn off the cylinder valve if accessible and safe, and call us.

We hold gas fitting licences and treat gas call-outs as absolute priority. If you call our emergency line about a gas leak, we respond immediately.

Gas Fitting Service Areas in Parkes

We provide gas fitting services across all of Parkes and surrounding areas including Peak Hill, Alectown, Tullamore, Trundle, Cookamidgera, Bogan Gate, Mandagery, Nelungaloo. Both natural gas (where reticulated) and LPG.

For gas appliance installations, we usually schedule within 1–3 days for standard jobs. For gas leak emergencies, we respond on the same day. New gas line installations — running pipe to a new location — are quoted on-site after we assess the existing setup and the scope of the new run.

All gas work comes with a Certificate of Compliance for Gas Work. This is your legal compliance document — keep it with your property records. Parkes Shire Council development applications that include gas work may require this documentation as part of the approval process.