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Gas Leak Detection MelbourneWe find the leak without digging up floors, walls or gardens.
1300 FINDLEAK finds hidden gas leaks in homes and businesses across Melbourne without digging up floors, walls or gardens. Our licensed technicians confirm the leak with a pressure test, then trace it to the exact pipe or fitting using electronic gas sniffers and hydrogen tracer gas. Gas leak detection starts from $398 inc. GST for the first hour, and our emergency line is open 24/7.
Real job in Balwyn, one minute
A gas leak under the concrete slab. Found without digging up the floor.
- A pressure test confirmed the line was losing gas
- Tracer gas and an electronic gas detector pinpointed the leak
- One small break-out, right on the gas pipe
Smell gas right now?
Energy Safe Victoria advises:
- Turn off the gas at the meter (natural gas) or at the tank or cylinder (LPG), only if it is safe to do so.
- Put out all flames. Don't smoke or strike matches.
- Don't use electrical switches or devices.
- Open doors and windows to ventilate, and keep people away from the area.
If anyone is in danger, call 000. To report a natural gas leak, call the emergency number on your gas bill or your gas distributor: Multinet Gas 132 691, Australian Gas Networks 1800 427 532 or AusNet 13 67 07. Once the area is safe, call us on 1300 346 353 to find exactly where the leak is.
Gas leaks in Melbourne homes and businesses
Most of Melbourne runs on natural gas for heating, hot water and cooking, delivered through three distribution networks: Multinet Gas, Australian Gas Networks and AusNet. When a distributor or your retailer finds a pressure drop at the meter, during a meter change or after a reported smell, they can lock off your supply until the leak is found and fixed by a licensed gasfitter.
That's where we come in. Older homes often have galvanised or copper gas lines under floors and through walls, while newer estates have polyethylene lines buried in the yard and copper pipes set into slabs. Leaks are often out of sight, so guessing where to dig is slow and expensive. We find the leak first, so the repair is in the right spot.
Our gas leak detection services
Gas pressure testing
We connect a precise gauge to your meter assembly to confirm whether the system holds pressure. It's the fastest way to prove whether there's a leak anywhere on the line, and it's often the first thing a distributor or gasfitter asks for.
Underground and slab gas leaks
For buried yard lines and pipes in concrete, we put a safe hydrogen and nitrogen tracer gas into the isolated line. It rises through soil, paving or concrete, and our sensors pick it up at the surface to mark the leak point.
Appliances, meters and commercial sites
Electronic gas sniffers trace natural gas and LPG around meters, hot water units, heaters, cooktops and wall cavities. We also test gas networks in restaurants, strata buildings and commercial properties.
Gas leak detection cost in Melbourne
inc. GST for the first hour on site in metro Melbourne. Most gas leaks are found within the first hour.
for any extra time, for example large homes, multiple gas lines or commercial networks.
Pressure testing, electronic gas sniffers, tracer gas if needed, the leak marked on site and a written report with photos.
See the gas leak detection price list for other areas, or call 1300 346 353 for a free phone quote.
How it works
Call or book
Tell us what's happening: a gas smell, a high gas bill, a failed pressure test or a supply lock-off.
Confirm the leak
We pressure test the system to prove whether gas is escaping, and how fast.
Pinpoint it
Gas sniffers and tracer gas lead us to the exact pipe, joint or fitting, without digging or demolition.
Mark and report
We mark the leak, explain the cause and give you a report your gasfitter or insurer can act on.
Common gas leak problems
| Sign | Likely cause | How we find it |
|---|---|---|
| Rotten egg smell near the meter | Loose or corroded fitting at the meter or regulator | Electronic gas sniffer and leak solution on joints |
| Supply locked off by the distributor | Pressure drop found during a meter check or change | Pressure test, then sniffer and tracer gas to locate |
| Gas bill higher than usual | Slow leak on a buried yard line | Hydrogen tracer gas detected at the surface |
| Smell inside near an appliance | Failed flexible hose, bayonet or appliance connection | Sniffer around the appliance and wall cavity |
| Failed test after renovation | Pipe damaged by nails, screws or excavation | Pressure test by section, then tracer gas |
Gas supply locked off?
If your distributor has disconnected or locked your meter after finding a leak, the supply usually stays off until a licensed gasfitter has fixed the leak and the system passes a pressure test. Finding the exact leak first saves time and avoids digging in the wrong place. Our report shows where the leak was and how we found it, which helps your gasfitter, landlord or insurer. Read the 1300 FINDLEAK guide for more on what to do after a leak.
Who we help
Homeowners
Gas smells, high bills, locked-off meters and failed tests after renovations.
Landlords and property managers
Fast attendance, clear reports for owners and tenants, and 30-day accounts for agencies.
Strata, builders and businesses
Owners corporations, restaurants and commercial sites with larger or shared gas networks.
Gas leak detector or a professional gas leak test?
A home gas leak detector, such as a plug-in alarm or a handheld sniffer, can warn you that gas is in the air. It can't tell you where the leak is, or prove that the whole gas line is sound. If an alarm goes off or you smell gas, follow the safety steps above first.
Our technicians use calibrated electronic gas sniffers, a pressure test at the meter and hydrogen tracer gas to find the exact pipe or fitting, including lines under slabs, inside walls and buried in the yard. You get a written report your licensed gasfitter can repair from, and that your distributor or retailer can use when restoring supply. See our gas leak detection cost and tracer gas leak detection.
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Gas leak detection FAQs
How much does gas leak detection cost in Melbourne?
Gas leak detection in metro Melbourne starts from $398 inc. GST for the first hour on site, which covers pressure testing, electronic gas sniffers, tracer gas if needed and a written report. Extra time, if needed, is $198 per hour.
Can you find an underground gas leak without digging up the garden?
Yes. We put a safe hydrogen and nitrogen tracer gas into the isolated line. It escapes at the leak and rises through soil, paving or concrete, and our sensors detect it at the surface so the repair can be made in one spot.
Why did the gas company turn off my meter?
If a distributor finds a pressure drop during a meter check, a meter change or after a reported smell, it can lock off the supply for safety. It usually stays off until a licensed gasfitter has fixed the leak and the system passes a pressure test.
What should I do if I smell gas?
Turn off the gas at the meter or cylinder if it's safe to do so, put out any flames, don't use electrical switches, open doors and windows, and keep people away. Call 000 if anyone is in danger, and your gas distributor's emergency number to report the leak.
Do you repair gas leaks as well?
Yes, if you'd like us to. Our first visit is about finding the leak: we mark it, explain the cause and give you a report. Many plumbers, builders and property managers then do their own repairs. If you want us to fix it, we'll quote the repair and return at another time to complete it, often with trusted independent trades.
Do you work on LPG and commercial gas systems?
Yes. Our gas sniffers detect both natural gas and LPG, and we test gas lines in homes, apartments, restaurants and commercial buildings across Melbourne.
Find your gas leak fast
Licensed, non-invasive gas leak detection across Melbourne, from $398 inc. GST. Call our 24/7 line or book online.
Trusted by builders, real estate agencies and strata managers across Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and the Gold Coast
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I'm Oliver Schulze, the director of 1300 FINDLEAK, a family-run company committed to solving all your gas and water leak problems. We pride ourselves on delivering the highest standards in customer outcomes and satisfaction, ensuring reliable and professional service every time.
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We're a mobile service and come to your property. Our teams are based in Parkdale and Moorooduc in Victoria, Seaforth in Sydney, and Hope Island on the Gold Coast, covering Melbourne, Geelong, the Mornington Peninsula, regional Victoria, Sydney, Wollongong, Brisbane, the Gold Coast, Tweed Heads, Casuarina, Kingscliff and Byron Bay.
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