Lincoln was laid out as a grid township in 1862, with belts named North, East, South and West and main streets named after founder James Edward FitzGerald. It has grown into the Selwyn District's second-largest town, and in 2021 councillors backed a Carter Group proposal to turn 186 hectares of farmland south of the town into sections of 400 to 600 square metres for about 5,400 more residents. Gas work is restricted work in New Zealand, so it has to be done by a licensed gasfitter. Every job we do in Lincoln is pressure tested and certified, and we tell you the price before we start.
Lincoln township and its new subdivisions: LPG in Selwyn
Lincoln sits 22 kilometres south-west of Christchurch, in Selwyn District rather than the city, so building consents here come from Selwyn District Council. The town was laid out as a grid in 1862 around its North, East, South and West belts, and the older homes are concentrated in that original township. Most of the growth since has been on new subdivisions around it, with more planned on farmland to the south.
That split shapes the jobs. In the old grid, houses are older, usually on timber floors, and may have pipe left from earlier heating that we trace and cap before adding an LPG hob or fire. In the new subdivisions, smaller sections and slab floors are common, so bottle placement and the route through walls or ceilings need care, and covenants may limit where services can be seen from the street.
Away from the urban edge, rural properties around Lincoln often run on a bulk tank with a long supply line to the house, which has to be sized so pressure holds at the far appliances. Selwyn's open plains get regular ground frosts, so we plan for slower vapour from cold bottles. Where a Lincoln house is let, for example to people working or studying at the university, we fit isolation valves where any occupant can find them. The gasfitting rules and certification are the same as in the city: the work is done by a certifying gasfitter and issued with a gas certificate.
Local tip: In Lincoln's newer subdivisions, check your covenant before choosing a bottle position that is visible from the street.
Gas Fitter in Lincoln: Local Factors
New townhouses often have tight sections and close neighbours, so bottle placement and flue clearances need careful planning. Where we can, we run the pipe before the linings go on.
For anything else, see our plumbers in Lincoln.
How We Handle Gas Fitter in Lincoln
We test every installation for leaks and issue a gas certificate at the end of each job in Lincoln, as the law requires.
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 Lincoln
- Install LPG continuous flow hot water
- LPG bottle changeover regulator
- Cap redundant gas pipe
- Connect gas hob
- Gas fire connection
Gas Fitter Lincoln FAQs
Is gas fitting in Lincoln handled differently from Christchurch?
The gas rules and certificate are the same. Lincoln is in Selwyn District, so any building consent matters go through Selwyn District Council.
Do you install continuous flow gas hot water?
Yes. We install LPG continuous flow water heaters, including the bottle setup, flue and connections.
How often should gas appliances be serviced?
Most manufacturers recommend a service every year or two to keep appliances safe and efficient.