The Problem
Staff at a school in Leederville contacted Swan’s Professional Plumbing because they could smell gas in two different areas. On a commercial site with multiple buildings and long buried gas runs, “there’s a smell somewhere” is a genuine detective job.
Our Solution
This is methodical work. Our licensed gas fitters tested the science block: held pressure, no leak. Then we tested at the meter near home economics: pressure drop, leak confirmed.
We then:
- Isolated sections of the line to narrow it down
- Dug up and exposed the connection into the building
- Located the leak at an 80mm adaptor on the buried line
- Cut out the leaking section and replaced it with new copper and fittings
Follow-up testing then showed the old line was still losing pressure elsewhere. Rather than sell the school an endless series of digs, we recommended and quoted a full re-run of the line from the meter to the building.
The Result
The leak found and repaired, and a clear plan for the rest of the line. The total cost of the job was $5,925.70 including GST.
On ageing buried gas lines, that’s the honest answer: fix what’s found, test again, and when the line itself is the problem, say so. You can see more examples in our gas fitting cost guide.
Smell Gas on Your Site? Talk to Swan’s Professional Plumbing
If you can smell gas at a school, business or commercial property anywhere around Perth or Peel, give us a call. At Swan’s Professional Plumbing, our licensed gas fitters (GL014121) will test, isolate and find the source before recommending a fix.
You’ll get upfront pricing with no call-out fees. No surprises on the invoice, just gas work done safely and peace of mind.
Call us on 1300 634 581 or book online below.
