Gas Leak Detection Sydney
Smell gas, failed a gas pressure test, or had your gas supply turned off? If you smell gas now, leave the area, turn off the gas at the meter and call your gas distributor's 24 hour emergency line or 000. Then call 1300 FINDLEAK on 1300 346 353, 24/7. We locate gas leaks in pipes, meters, underground lines and appliance connections across Sydney with electronic gas detectors and pressure testing, without pulling up floors or digging up the yard. Fixed pricing from $398 inc. GST, with an insurance-ready report with every job.
- 24/7 emergency line
- Free phone quote
- Insurance-ready report
Smell gas right now?
- Don't use light switches, phones, naked flames or anything that could spark near the smell. Open doors and windows.
- If it's safe, turn off the gas at the meter (a quarter turn, so the handle is across the pipe) or at the LPG cylinder valve, then get everyone outside.
- Call your gas distributor's 24 hour emergency line (on your gas bill) or 000 if anyone is in danger. Then call us on 1300 346 353 to locate the leak.
Why gas leaks are hard to find
Gas escapes from pinholes, loose joints and corroded fittings that are often hidden inside walls, under floors, in roof spaces or underground between the meter and the house. The smell spreads through the building, so where you notice it is often not where the leak is, and small leaks may have no smell at all, only a meter that keeps moving or a gas bill that keeps climbing.
Sydney's housing adds to the challenge. Federation homes and terraces often have old steel gas pipes under timber floors, post-war houses have copper and steel lines through the yard, newer homes run gas through slabs and walls to cooktops, heaters and hot water units, and apartment blocks, restaurants and commercial kitchens have long lines, multiple meters and many connections. We find the exact spot, so the repair goes to the right place.
Gas leak detection services in Sydney
Gas meter and regulator leaks
A rotten egg smell near the meter often comes from a leaking meter connection, regulator or fitting. We test each joint with electronic gas detectors.
Underground gas lines
Older steel and copper service pipes between the meter and the house can corrode underground. We probe along the line to find the leak without trenching the yard.
Gas pressure testing
A pressure test confirms whether the installation is leaking and how fast. Isolating sections narrows it down before we search with detectors.
Pipes under floors and in walls
Gas pipes run under timber floors, through wall cavities and roof spaces to cooktops, heaters and hot water units. We trace the leak to the exact joint.
Restaurants, commercial and strata
Restaurants, cafes, factories and apartment blocks have long gas lines, multiple meters and commercial appliances. We find the leak and report who is responsible for the repair.
Report and repair
You get a clear report with the leak location and readings. Your gasfitter can use it, or we can quote the repair and return to complete it with a licensed gasfitter.
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A short overview of 1300 FINDLEAK's gas and water leak detection service: our team, our vans and the electronic leak detection equipment we use to find hidden leaks above and below ground without digging up floors, walls or yards.
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How much does gas leak detection cost in Sydney?
Covers the first hour on site, inc. GST. Most single gas leaks are found within that hour.
For extra time, if needed, such as long or underground gas lines, multiple leaks or commercial sites. We'll tell you before going past the first hour.
Electronic gas detection, pressure testing, meter and appliance connection checks, plus an insurance-ready PDF report.
How it works
- Make it safe and call
If you smell gas, follow the safety steps above first. Then call 1300 346 353, 24/7, for a free phone quote, or book online. - We pressure test the gas line
We test the installation to confirm there is a leak and how big it is, then isolate sections to narrow down where it is. - We pinpoint the leak
Electronic gas detectors and leak detection solution show the exact fitting, joint or section of pipe, which we mark and explain. - Report and repair
You get an insurance-ready report with photos. Gas repairs must be done by a licensed gasfitter: yours can use the report, or ask us to quote the repair and we'll return with a licensed gasfitter to complete it.
Common gas leak problems in Sydney
| Sign | Likely cause | How we find it |
|---|---|---|
| Rotten egg smell near the meter | Leaking meter connection, regulator or fitting | Electronic gas detector and leak detection solution |
| Gas smell inside the house | Leaking cooktop, heater or hot water connection, or a pipe in a wall | Gas detector sweep and appliance connection checks |
| Failed gas pressure test | Leak somewhere on the gas installation | Pressure testing and isolating sections of pipe |
| Gas supply turned off after a reported leak | Leak found by the gas network or a gasfitter | Pressure testing and electronic gas detection |
| Gas bill higher than usual with no change in use | Slow leak on your side of the meter | Meter test and pressure testing |
| Gas smell in a restaurant or commercial kitchen | Leaking appliance hoses, valves or long internal gas lines | Gas detector sweep and section isolation |
Gas leaks, your gas bill and insurance
Gas on your side of the meter is your responsibility, so a leak can quietly add to your gas bill as well as being a safety risk. Our report shows where the leak is, what caused it and the readings we took, which your gasfitter, insurer, landlord or owners corporation can use to get the right repair done quickly.
If your gas supply has been turned off because of a leak, the leak has to be found and repaired by a licensed gasfitter before it can be turned back on. Finding it first means the repair goes to the right spot, without opening up floors and walls to look for it.
Homeowners, landlords, gasfitters and businesses
We work for homeowners, landlords, property managers, owners corporations, gasfitters, builders, restaurants and businesses across Sydney. For rentals, we arrange access with tenants and send the report straight to the owner or property manager, so repairs can start quickly.
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Gas leak detection FAQs
What should I do if I smell gas?
Don't use switches, phones or flames near the smell, open doors and windows and, if it's safe, turn off the gas at the meter or LPG cylinder. Get everyone outside and call your gas distributor's 24 hour emergency line, shown on your gas bill, or 000 if anyone is in danger. Then call us on 1300 346 353 to locate the leak.
How much does gas leak detection cost in Sydney?
Gas leak detection in Sydney starts from $398 inc. GST for the first hour on site, including electronic gas detection, pressure testing and an insurance-ready PDF report. Extra time, if needed, is $168 per hour. We give you a free phone quote before we book.
How do you find a gas leak?
We pressure test the gas installation to confirm the leak, isolate sections of pipe to narrow it down, then use electronic gas detectors and leak detection solution to pinpoint the exact fitting, joint or length of pipe. That means only one small area needs to be opened.
My gas has been turned off because of a leak. Can you help?
Yes. We find where the leak is so a licensed gasfitter can repair the right spot and the supply can be turned back on, without opening up floors and walls to look for it.
Do you repair gas leaks as well?
Yes, if you'd like us to. Our first visit is about finding the leak: we mark it, explain the cause and give you a report. Many gasfitters, builders and property managers then do their own repairs. Gas repairs must be done by a licensed gasfitter. If you want us to fix it, we'll quote the repair and return at another time to complete it, often with trusted independent trades.
Can a gas leak make my gas bill go up?
Yes. Even a small leak on your side of the meter can add to your bill over time. If your bill has jumped without a change in use, or the meter moves with every appliance off, call us to test for a leak.
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