Gas point and bayonet installation

Want to run a portable heater in the lounge, or plug the barbecue into mains gas instead of swapping bottles? A new gas point makes it easy. Our licensed gasfitters install and relocate bayonet fittings for homes all over the southern Eastern Suburbs, starting from our Matraville workshop. You'll see the options and agree a fixed price before we drill a single hole.

Popular reasons for a new gas point

Smell gas? If you smell gas, turn off the gas at the meter, open doors and windows, get everyone outside, don't use switches or flames, and call a licensed gasfitter.

How a gas point is installed

Most of the work happens where you can't see it. We first find the nearest suitable section of existing gas pipe and work out a route to the new location, usually under the floor, through the roof space or along an outside wall. The route needs to be protected, properly supported and sized so that every appliance in the house still gets enough gas when several are running at once.

Then we:

• Shut off the supply and tee into the existing line.
• Run new pipe to the chosen spot, clipped and protected along the way.
• Mount the bayonet fitting securely in the wall, floor or outdoor box.
• Pressure test the new section and leak test all joints.
• Restore the supply, relight your other appliances and confirm they're running correctly.
• Connect your heater or barbecue if it's ready on the day, and show you how to plug in and disconnect safely.

A bayonet has a built-in shut-off, so gas only flows when a matching plug is clicked in. That makes it handy, but it also means the plug and hose on your appliance need to be in good shape. A cracked or perished hose should be replaced rather than taped up, and we can check yours while we are on site. For outdoor points, we fit a cover to keep dirt, insects and rain out of the socket when the barbecue is unplugged.

When the work is complete, you'll receive a gas compliance certificate for the new pipework and fitting.

Gas points in southern Eastern Suburbs homes

Raised timber floors in many older Matraville, Maroubra and Botany houses make it fairly straightforward to bring a line up into a living room. Brick homes on concrete slabs take a little more planning, and outside wall runs are often the neatest solution. Where we come across ageing galvanised gas pipe while tapping in, we'll let you know its condition so you can decide what to do.

In Pagewood and Eastgardens townhouses, outdoor courtyards and balconies are popular spots for a barbecue point. Spacing from windows, doors and other openings matters, so we'll recommend a location that works. Close to the water at Malabar and Little Bay, we choose outdoor fittings and covers that stand up better to salty air.

Planning your new point

• Think about where the heater or barbecue will actually sit when it's in use.
• Check that your appliance is built for natural gas, or can be converted.
• Note where your gas meter is, as a shorter run is usually simpler.
• Clear access under the house or in the ceiling if you know the likely route.
• Keep the heater's manual handy, since some rooms aren't suitable for unflued units.

Looking after an existing heater as well? Our gas heater servicing page covers what a service involves.

See our full range of gas fitting services, along with gas hot water and continuous flow hot water. We install gas points in Botany, Malabar, Pagewood and Coogee.

Want to know more first? Read our free plumbing guides, made for homeowners in Sydney's southern Eastern Suburbs.