Gas Fitting Services Wollongong

Can You Smell Gas? Know What to Do.

If you can smell gas inside or around your home, turn off the gas supply at the meter, open doors and windows, avoid flicking any switches, get everyone outside, and call your gas supplier’s emergency line or 000. Once the immediate situation is safe, call us on 0416 101 022 — we’ll get to you the same day to find and fix the problem.

Not every gas issue announces itself with a smell. Pilot lights that won’t stay lit, appliances that burn with a yellow or orange flame instead of blue, soot marks around a heater, or a gas bill that’s climbed without explanation — these are all signs something isn’t right. Gas work isn’t something to put off or attempt yourself. It requires a licensed gas fitter, and in NSW, it’s the law.

CS Plumbing holds NSW Contractor Licence 39901C and has been carrying out gas fitting work across Wollongong and the Illawarra for over 35 years. Whether you need an appliance installed, a gas leak tracked down, or a compliance certificate for a property you’re selling or leasing, we handle it properly, safely, and to code. There’s no call-out fee.

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NSW Gas Fitting Compliance — What You Need to Know

Gas fitting in NSW is heavily regulated, and for good reason. Here’s what matters for homeowners and landlords in plain terms.

Only a licensed gas fitter can touch gas work. Every gas installation, disconnection, repair, and alteration in NSW must be carried out by a tradesperson who holds the appropriate licence. At CS Plumbing, our work is covered under NSW Contractor Licence 39901C. If someone offers to do gas work without being able to show you their licence number, walk away.

A compliance certificate must be issued after every job. After completing gas fitting work, your gas fitter is legally required to issue a gas compliance certificate and submit a copy to the relevant network operator. This certificate is your proof that the work was done to standard. Keep it — you may need it if you sell or lease the property.

Landlords have specific obligations. If you lease a property in the Illawarra with gas appliances, you have a duty of care to ensure those appliances are safe and the gas installation is compliant. Regular inspections by a licensed gas fitter are strongly recommended, and a compliance certificate should be current before a new tenancy begins.

Appliances must be serviced regularly. Gas heaters, especially older open-flue models, should be professionally serviced at least every two years. Carbon monoxide from a poorly maintained or faulty gas heater is colourless and odourless — you can’t detect it without the right equipment. If you have an open-flue gas heater more than 10 years old, we’d recommend getting it checked sooner rather than later.

Natural Gas vs. LPG — What’s Available in Your Illawarra Suburb

Not every part of the Illawarra has mains natural gas. Most of suburban Wollongong, Fairy Meadow, Corrimal, Figtree, Unanderra, Dapto, and parts of Shellharbour and Albion Park are connected to the Jemena network. Suburbs further out — including parts of the escarpment, Albion Park Rail, Mount Pleasant, Thirroul, Bulli, and the northern Illawarra — typically rely on LPG bottles or a bulk tank.

The distinction matters because natural gas and LPG appliances are not interchangeable. Each fuel type operates at a different pressure, so appliances must be correctly jetted for your supply. Running an appliance on the wrong gas without conversion is dangerous and non-compliant.

Not sure which you have? A meter box with underground pipework at the front of your property means mains natural gas. Bottles or a bulk tank means LPG. We work with both across the Illawarra and can advise on the right setup for your home.

How to Book a Gas Fitter

Call us on 0416 101 022 or get in touch through our website. Let us know what you need — installation, repair, leak check, or compliance certificate — and we’ll arrange a time that works for you.

We’ll arrive on time, assess the job, and give you a clear quote before starting. Every job comes with the required compliance certificate, and there’s no call-out fee. We service Wollongong, Dapto, Shellharbour, Albion Park, and the entire Illawarra region, 24 hours a day for emergencies.

$0 call-out fee | Contractor Licence 39901C | Available 24/7