Burwood is mostly residential and sits near the lower reaches of the Avon River. Its riverside land was among the areas worst affected by liquefaction in September 2010, and large areas, including around Horseshoe Lake, suffered severe damage in 2010 and 2011 and were abandoned as residential red zone. Thinking about a gas hob, instant hot water or an outdoor heater at your Burwood home? We plan where the bottles go, run the pipe, connect the appliance, test for leaks and give you the gas certificate the law requires.
Burwood homes after liquefaction: gas pipe that copes with movement
Burwood's riverside land took some of the hardest liquefaction in Christchurch in 2010 and 2011, and large areas around Horseshoe Lake were cleared as residential red zone. The homes that remain, many repaired or rebuilt, sit on ground that is classed on the LIM as TC1, TC2 or TC3, and that classification is a useful starting point when planning a gas installation.
On TC2 and TC3 sites, rebuilt houses often have reinforced slabs or specially engineered floors, and pipe running from the outside bottle station to the building has to cope with differential movement between the ground and the house. We use a flexible connection at the entry point and at each appliance, and avoid long buried runs where the soil may shift. If the house was relevelled, we check that any existing gas pipe was not strained or kinked in the process before reconnecting it.
Away from the river, streets nearer Burwood Hospital and Bottle Lake Forest have older homes on timber floors, where a gas line underneath is simple. The suburb is flat and frost settles on calm nights, so for whole-house LPG with heating and hot water we size bottles generously and fit an automatic changeover. When the work is complete we pressure test, light every appliance and hand over the certificate along with a quick lesson on shutting off the supply at the bottles.
Local tip: Check your Burwood LIM for the land's technical category before planning gas, as TC3 sites need extra care where pipe enters the house.
Gas Fitter in Burwood: Local Factors
On rebuilt homes we fit gas pipe with flexible connections at the appliances and where the pipe enters the building, so it copes with some movement.
For anything else, see our plumbers in Burwood.
How We Handle Gas Fitter in Burwood
For larger LPG installs in Burwood we plan the bottle position, pipe route and any flue before we start, and give you a fixed price.
Pricing: quotes are free, and every job gets a fixed price before we start, so there are no surprises on the invoice.
Gas Fitter Jobs We Do in Burwood
- Connect gas hob
- Gas fire connection
- Gas appliance replacement
- Gas certificate
- Outdoor gas bayonet
Gas Fitter Burwood FAQs
My Burwood house was relevelled after the earthquakes. Is the old gas pipe still safe?
It may be, but relevelling can strain joints. We pressure test the existing pipe and replace any section that does not hold before reconnecting appliances.
How often should gas appliances be serviced?
Most manufacturers recommend a service every year or two to keep appliances safe and efficient.
Do I need a licensed gasfitter in Burwood?
Yes. Gas work is restricted work and must be done by a licensed gasfitter, who certifies the job when it is finished.