We Are Your Gas Leak Repair Specialists
Gas-powered appliances provide a wealth of benefits to your home, from energy efficiency to cost effectiveness and temperature control. As advantageous as they can be though, there is the added risk of a gas leak occurring in your home.
Gas leaks pose a serious risk to your home and family, and need to be addressed by a gas plumber as soon as possible.
For expert gas leak repairs and detection services in your local area, you can rely on After Hours Plumbing. We provide skilled and experienced contractors who specialise in gas repairs to ensure that you and your family remain safe and protected in your home.
How Do I Detect a Gas Leak In My Home?
Gas leaks in and around the home can occur for a number of reasons. The most common are when a gas pipeline has become damaged or worn over time, or when a gas appliance has not been installed correctly.
The most telling sign you’ll notice first and foremost that there is a gas leak in your home is the smell. Natural gas piped into the home comes with a sulphuric smell, similar to rotten eggs. It’s not an odour that is present in natural gas, it is actually a chemical that gets added before it reaches your home so it is easily detectable.
Other notable indicators of gas leakage include:
- Audible hissing or whistle-like noises you can hear near gas lines or appliances
- Intermittent functionality coming from those appliances
- Plants and grass in the garden dying for no clear reason
- Feelings of nausea, headaches and dizziness in the occupants of the home (including pets)
- An unexpected spike in gas bills
Should you identify any of these indicators in or around your home, your best course of action is to contact a specialist in gas leak repairs. But there are other important things to try and do in the meantime to protect yourself and your family.
What To Do While You Wait For Gas Leak Repairs
If you smell gas in or around your home, you will need to contact a gas leak repairs specialist to fix the problem. Immediately before you do so, though, you should do the following – only if safe to do so – to protect your home, your family and yourself.
- Switch off all pilot lights and appliances.
- Go to your home’s gas meter and shut off the supply.
- Maximise ventilation throughout your home by opening all doors and windows. Do not use fans to increase ventilation.
- Vacate the house and, from a safe distance, call an After Hours Plumbing gas plumber who specialises in gas leak repairs.
- Contact your local gas distributor to advise them of the leak. You’ll find their contact details on your gas bill.
Do not use any electrical items (that includes light switches), open flames, torches or phones (landline or mobile), as all can easily ignite the gas and make a risky situation worse.
Gas leak repairs are in no way a DIY job and should only be attended to by a licensed and skilled gas plumber. When you’re searching for a professional gas fitter in your area, trust the experts at After Hours Plumbing.
Quality Gas Repair Service Specialists
For gold standard gas leak repairs that protect you and your home, you can rely on the experience and skill of After Hours Plumbing’s gas plumbers. We come to you with state-of-the-art detection technology that locates the source of the gas leak, and enables us to provide the best service with maximum ease.
- Our fully licensed and insured technicians update their skills and knowledge with regular training and development.
- We offer 24/7 availability so you can call us to fix a gas leak emergency day or night, any time, any day – including weekends and holidays.
- After Hours Plumbing’s fixed-price guarantee ensures you pay the same price for gas leak repairs no matter when you need us, whether it’s noon on a Monday or 3am on a Sunday.
- We charge by the job, not by the hour.
- Time is of the essence when there is a gas leak so we aim to be at your home within 30 minutes* of your call.
- We offer a range of finance options** payment options.
- 12-month workmanship warranty.
- Certificate of Compliance issued with all gas leak repairs, showing it was conducted by a fully licensed gas plumber.
In addition to detecting and repairing gas leaks, we can also assist with carbon monoxide detection to ensure there is no presence of this lethal gas in your home.
Finance Options** Gas Leak Repairs
A gas leak is a genuine home emergency that needs immediate repair. However, it may occur at a time that is inconvenient for your household budget.
That’s why After Hours Plumbing offers a range of finance options** payment options for eligible customers. Your plumbing professional can take you through the easy application process on site and approval usually only takes a few minutes.
Simply choose a payment plan with one of our providers, Humm or Zip. Then you’ll have the flexibility of weekly, fortnightly or monthly instalments, depending on the provider you pick. Some plans even accept a $0 deposit, so there’s nothing to pay upfront.
Then you can relax while your After Hours plumber fixes your gas leak. We also accept payment by cash, cheque or credit card (Visa, Mastercard or American Express).
Call Us Day or Night for Comprehensive Gas Repairs
After Hours Plumbing is ready and available to detect and fix gas leaks in your home. No matter what time you need us – day or night, weekday or weekend – we’re here to help with your gas leak emergency.
Save yourself the hassle of searching for a local gas fitter and get in touch with After Hours Plumbing for gas leak repairs you can trust.
