Smell Gas in Your Home? What To Do Immediately (Melbourne)

Smell Gas in Your Home? What To Do Immediately (Melbourne)

Smell Gas in Your Home? What To Do Immediately (Melbourne)

If you can smell gas, treat it as an emergency.

If you can smell gas, treat it as an emergency.

If you can smell gas, treat it as an emergency.

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What to do right now

If you suspect a gas leak:

  • Get everyone out of the house immediately

  • Do not turn lights or appliances on or off

  • Do not use your phone inside

  • Avoid anything that could create a spark

  • Leave doors open if it is safe, but do not delay leaving

Once you are outside and at a safe distance, make the call.

Who to call

From outside the property:

  1. Call emergency services

  2. Call your gas provider

  3. Call a licensed gas fitter

The gas provider handles supply up to the meter.

If the issue is inside your home, you need a licensed professional to fix it properly.

Signs of a gas leak

The most common sign is a rotten egg smell.

This is added to gas so leaks can be detected.

You may also notice:

  • Hissing or whistling near pipes or appliances

  • Dizziness, headaches, or nausea

  • Dead patches of grass outside

  • Bubbling water or unusual ground conditions

If something feels off, trust it and get out.

When to call us

Once the immediate danger has been handled, we step in.

Call Good Maintenance if:

  • The leak is inside your home

  • You have been told the issue is past the meter

  • You need the system repaired and made safe

  • You want the system checked before turning gas back on

How we handle gas leaks

We approach this properly and safely:

  1. Test and locate the leak
    Using professional detection equipment

  2. Isolate the issue
    So the system is safe to work on

  3. Repair or replace affected components
    In line with Australian standards

  4. Test and certify the system
    So you can safely use gas again

Clear pricing. No surprises.

We charge a standard $154 call-out fee to attend, inspect, and diagnose the issue.

  • Waived if you proceed with works

  • Clear quote before anything starts

  • No work without your approval

If you do not proceed, you have a professional diagnosis you can rely on.

Gas safety is not something to leave to chance

Gas leaks are serious, but handled properly, they can be resolved safely and quickly.

If you need a licensed gas fitter in Melbourne, we are ready.


Need help? Contact us today