Managing a rental property in Melbourne? If you’ve been doing so for a while you’ll know that it involves keeping an eye on the things around the property that see the most use. If your property has a gas stove-top, heating unit, or hot-water system this means making sure that Gas Safety is on your maintenance list. Unfortunately these kinds of issue aren’t always super obvious; an appliance using gas can keep working all while a potentially dangerous issue is building up in the background.
Getting a professional gas safety check will give you a clear indication of all your property’s appliances and fittings and ensure you aren’t waiting for the tenant to report a serious fault before starting to act. At Apex Trading Services we provide gas fitting, servicing and safety inspections across Melbourne with licensed gas fitters and scheduled servicing options.
Why Are Gas Safety Checks Important for Melbourne Rental Properties?
Gas appliances are a part of the home that gets A LOT of use, whether its for cooking or heating most homes use these systems weekly if not daily. Given the frequency of use it’s incredibly important to keep on top of maintenance issues before they escalate.
A check can help identify issues that might otherwise go unnoticed. Apex’s gas safety inspection service includes checking appliances for safe operation, testing gas pressure, inspecting ventilation and airflow, testing safety shut-off devices and identifying potential hazards. Our team also checks your gas pipework and connections for leaks using specialist equipment.
Gas safety checks give you as a landlord all the information you need to make an informed decision about maintenance and repairs; and will keep your records in check so you can respond confidently if a tenant raises any concerns.
At Apex we recommend annual gas safety checks for homes. For a rental property, check current Victorian guidance or speak with your property manager about any additional requirements that apply to the tenancy. This helps you plan an appropriate inspection schedule.
What Does a Gas Safety Check Include?
The scope of a gas safety check will very with the system we are working with but here are some key things we at Apex Trade Services cover:
- Gas appliances: We test whether appliances operate safely; including fixed appliances used for cooking, heating or hot water.
- Gas pressure: Checking pressure levels and investigating whether a pressure drop may indicate a gas-line problem.
- Ventilation/Airflow: Checking that appliances have suitable airflow.
- Safety shut-off devices: Testing key safety devices and identifying potential hazards.
- Pipework and connections: Looking for leaks across pipes, fittings, meters, regulators and other parts of the gas system.
The value is in checking the system as a whole, not just whether an appliance switches on. For more detail, check out our gas fitting and safety checks page.
If we do find an issue; our technician will let you know what work they recommend and whether there are any immediate safety concerns. We provide detailed reports and solutions following our gas safety checks, so be sure to keep that documentation with your property manager and maintenance records in case you need to refer back to it later.
How Can Landlords Organise a Gas Safety Check?
For landlords in Melbourne looking to organise a gas safety check there are a few things you’ll want to prepare to make the appointment go smoothly. Make sure you’ve noted all the gas appliances on the property along with any existing concerns you have; and make sure you organise with the tenant for one of our technicians to access the property.
After the visit, as we said remember to keep the report and any service notes so you can keep track of any follow-ups that might be needed. If you have any questions or lingering concerns don’t hesitate to ask our technician.
It is also worth reviewing the property’s other maintenance needs. At Apex Trading Services we provide a broader range of plumbing and property services, and our services page lists gas servicing and tenancy safety inspections alongside our other plumbing work.
If you need an inspection, Apex Trade Services works across Melbourne doing licensed gas fitting, scheduled servicing and safety checks among our other services. You can discuss the property, the appliances involved and the type of inspection you need before making an appointment.
Book a Gas Safety Check for Your Melbourne Rental PropertyKeep gas safety on your maintenance checklist. Contact Apex Trade Services to discuss a gas safety inspection for your rental property and get clear advice on the next steps. Get a Gas Safety Quote |