Water & Gas Worx detects and repairs gas leaks in Devonport and all of Auckland, New Zealand, 24/7. Call 0800 322 322 — if you smell gas, don't touch any switches, get everyone outside, and call from a safe distance. Certified gasfitter, PGDB registered, Gas Safety Certificate issued with every repair.
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Water & Gas Worx detects and repairs gas leaks in Devonport, Auckland, 24/7. Call 0800 322 322 — certified gasfitter, Gas Safety Certificate issued with every repair. If you smell gas, get everyone outside first. North Shore callouts are typically within the hour.
A spark from a light switch or phone can ignite gas. Take this seriously.
Whether you're near Victoria Road, King Edward Parade, Church Street, Cheltenham Road, or around North Head, Mount Victoria, Devonport Ferry Terminal — we get to Devonport fast for gas emergencies.
Older character homes often have original gas fittings that haven't been inspected in decades. Corroded connections, perished rubber hoses on gas cooktops, and non-compliant installations from before modern standards are all common. These are the homes most at risk of slow gas leaks that go undetected.
As a certified gasfitter, we detect, locate, and repair gas leaks — then issue compliance certification so you know it's safe. We also cover nearby Bayswater, Belmont, Takapuna, Hauraki.
Rotten egg smell — gas is odourless, but suppliers add mercaptan so you can smell leaks. If you notice it, act immediately.
Hissing sound — gas escaping from a fitting or pipe joint makes a distinct hissing or whistling noise.
Dead plants — gas leaking underground kills vegetation. Unexplained dead patches near gas lines are a red flag.
Pilot light keeps going out — if your gas califont, heater, or stove pilot won't stay lit, there may be a supply issue or leak.
Higher gas bills — a sudden spike in your gas bill with no change in usage suggests gas is escaping somewhere.
Yellow or orange flame — gas appliances should burn blue. Yellow or orange flames mean incomplete combustion — a safety risk.
Make it safe — we isolate the gas supply at the meter to stop the leak immediately.
Pressure test — we pressure test the gas system to confirm where and how much gas is escaping.
Locate the leak — using gas detection equipment, we trace the exact point of failure — fitting, joint, appliance connection, or pipe.
Repair — we fix the leak, replace faulty fittings, and ensure everything meets current NZ gas safety standards.
Re-test and certify — we pressure test again to confirm the system holds, then issue a Gas Safety Certificate (GSC) for your records.
Gas leaks are treated as top-priority emergencies. Water & Gas Worx attends most gas leak callouts in Auckland same-day, and we aim to arrive within 1 hour. If you smell gas, evacuate the property and call 0800 322 322 from outside.
Yes. Under New Zealand law (Gas Act 1992 and the Plumbers, Gasfitters, and Drainlayers Act 2006), all gas work must be carried out by a certified gasfitter and a Gas Safety Certificate (GSC) or Certificate of Compliance (COC) must be issued. Water & Gas Worx includes this with every gas repair at no extra charge.
You can apply soapy water to gas fittings and connections — bubbles indicate a gas leak. However, if you can smell gas strongly inside your home, do not investigate. Do not touch light switches or electrical appliances. Open windows if safe to do so, leave the property immediately, and call a certified gasfitter from outside.
Gas leak detection and repair in Auckland typically costs $450-$600+GST where the leak is accessible. Water & Gas Worx charges $155+GST for the first hour and $100+GST per hour after that. A gas compliance certificate is included with every repair.
Smell Gas? Call 0800 322 322 — certified gasfitter, available now.
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