Pegasus is a master-planned new town beside Woodend, designed for about 1,700 house sites and up to 6,000 people. Earthworks began in 2006, the first titles were issued in January 2008, and by May 2016 more than 950 houses had been completed or were under construction. Thinking about a gas hob, instant hot water or an outdoor heater at your Pegasus 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.
Pegasus new town: gas planned around Lake Pegasus homes
Pegasus is a master-planned town beside Woodend, 25 kilometres north of Christchurch, with earthworks from 2006, first titles in 2008 and houses still being built on remaining sites. Every home here is recent, so gas work is rarely about old pipe. It is about planning: either adding LPG to an existing modern home, or getting it into the build at the right moment.
For a home under construction, the best time to involve a gasfitter is before the linings and before the landscaping. We can run capped pipe to the kitchen, the hot water position and an outdoor bayonet on the deck, and agree the bottle station position while the section is still open, with the delivery path from the street in mind. Pegasus has planned streetscapes, so check the design guidelines or covenants for your lot before deciding where bottles or a flue terminal will be visible.
For an existing house, we look for a route that avoids opening finished walls, often via the garage and roof space. Newer homes are usually built on slabs, so floor routes are rare. Winter frosts across the plains slow the vapour from cold bottles, so supply sizing allows for that. Gasfitting at Pegasus follows the same national rules as anywhere in Waimakariri District: restricted work, carried out by a certifying gasfitter, with a certificate handed to you at the end. Homes near Lake Pegasus with outdoor living areas often add a barbecue point at the same time, which is simplest to include in the original run.
Local tip: If you are building at Pegasus, decide on gas before your landscaper plans the side yard, so the bottle station and delivery path are built in.
Gas Fitter in Pegasus: 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 Pegasus.
How We Handle Gas Fitter in Pegasus
For larger LPG installs in Pegasus 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 Pegasus
- Gas appliance replacement
- Gas certificate
- Outdoor gas bayonet
- New gas pipe run
- Gas leak test
Gas Fitter Pegasus FAQs
Can gas be added to a Pegasus home that is already finished?
Yes. We find a route through the garage or roof space, place the bottles to meet clearance rules and certify the installation.
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 Pegasus?
Yes. Gas work is restricted work and must be done by a licensed gasfitter, who certifies the job when it is finished.