Emergency Plumber Service in Springwood
Smell gas, or a gas appliance that isn’t working right? Get everyone safe first, then call 0418 871 269. We’re licensed for gas as well as plumbing, and take emergency calls 24/7.
You can smell gas. Do this now
Natural gas and LPG have no smell of their own. A chemical called mercaptan is added so a leak smells like rotten eggs and you notice it. If you smell it, the Queensland Government’s advice is: don’t panic, don’t light anything, and don’t switch any electrical device on or off, as even a light switch can spark.
Turn off the gas appliance and open doors and windows. If you can still smell gas, turn the supply off at the meter or cylinder and call your gas supplier or a licensed gasfitter. If you can still smell it after the supply is off, call 000.
If there’s a fire, an explosion or a leak you can’t control, call 000 straight away and get everyone out. Only turn the gas off at the meter or cylinder if it’s safe to do so.
Natural gas is lighter than air and tends to rise and spread out. LPG is heavier than air and can pool in low spots and drains, so with an LPG leak, check low areas before assuming the smell has cleared.
How We Can Help You
Hot Water Repairs and Installations
We’re your local hot water specialists offering repair and replacement of hot water units. Allow us to give you a quote to help you get back up and running as soon as possible.
Water-Saving Devices
Looking to save money on your utilities each month? Let us provide you with a range of water-saving devices that will help you use less water each day and help lower your bills.
Pre-Purchase Inspections
Are you about to purchase a property? Hold off until you can have one of our professionals conduct an inspection of the plumbing system to ensure that it’s in good condition. We use a CCTV camera to ensure storm water and sewers are intact during the inspection.
Property Maintenance
Jim Monger Plumbing and Gas can provide you with maintenance services for any rental properties that you own and make sure everything is working and running smoothly.
Fixture Installations
We install everything to do with plumbing, including vanity cabinets, toilets, dishwashers, fridges, water filters and much more. Call us for your appliance installation today.
Leaky Plumbing Fixtures
Our staff specialises in leak repair on any kind of leak. Whether it be a leaky pipe to a toilet or a tap not turning off, you’ve come to the right place for your repair services.
Hot Water and Cold Water Supply
Looking for a new water main? No problem. We have the right machines and tools to re-run any water pipes. Replacing a broken section of your water main or installing a new one? We can handle it.
Rainwater Tank Services
Wishing you could save that rainwater? Our rainwater tanks allow you to fill your toilets, washing machines and more. We offer full rainwater tank services from colour selection to installation.
Septic System Services
Is the old system not working properly? The trenches look wet. No problem. Our team specialises in septic tanks and trenches and getting them back to working order through pumping, extending and renewal.
Drainage
We can assist you in removing excess water from run-off of neighbouring properties or low-lying areas. Jim Monger Plumbing and Gas can specifically design a system perfect for your property, whether it be seepage trenches, pump out lines, or trafficable pits. We are your one-stop shop.
Blocked Drains
A jet rodder or electric eel is used to clean out the blocked drain. Once cleaned, we insert our CCTV camera down the pipe to locate the blockage. With our latest equipment we can clear, locate and inspect your sewer or storm water drains, and whether the job calls for the jet rodder or the electric eel, we can unblock it.
Water Filter Services
Looking for a water filter for your home? You have come to the right place. We install water filters and can also change your existing cartridges. Call us today to find out how we can help.
Who fixes what in a gas emergency
Your gas distributor owns and maintains the pipeline network that delivers the gas, and its emergency number is printed at the top right of your gas bill. Allgas, which runs the natural gas network across Brisbane’s southern suburbs and the Gold Coast, takes gas emergencies on 1800 427 532. If you’re on LPG cylinders, your LPG supplier maintains and tests the cylinders.
Work on the gas system at your home is a different matter: in Queensland only a licensed gasfitter can do it. That covers installing, repairing, servicing and testing pipework, connections and appliances. Always ask to see the gas work licence before anyone starts. Ours is L90908.
Not every gas problem has a smell. Faulty or badly installed gas appliances can produce carbon monoxide. The RACGP lists headache, nausea, vomiting, dizziness and confusion as signs of mild exposure, often easing when you leave the house and coming back when you return. If several people at home feel unwell like this, turn the appliance off, get fresh air and seek medical help.
As well as gas leaks, we look after gas appliance connections and gas hot water. Plumbing work is carried out under QBCC licence 15504687.
Frequently asked questions
Can’t see your question? Call us and we’ll talk it through.
Call 0418 871 269I can smell gas in my Springwood home. Do I need an emergency plumber?
You need a licensed gasfitter, and we’re both. Turn off the appliance, open up the house, and turn off the supply at the meter or cylinder. Then call 0418 871 269. If the smell stays after the supply is off, call 000.
How can I check my gas fittings for a leak?
The Queensland Government suggests spraying soapy water on the meter or cylinder fittings, hoses, regulator and connections with the gas on. Bubbles mean a leak. Turn the gas off and don’t use it until a gasfitter has repaired it.
Should I call the gas company or a gasfitter?
For a leak in the street or at the meter, call your distributor on the emergency number on your bill. For a leak in your pipes or appliances, call a licensed gasfitter. If you’re not sure, call us and we’ll tell you.
My gas cooktop clicks but won’t light. Is that dangerous?
Queensland Government advice is that if the igniter isn’t lighting within a few clicks, or the flame is uneven or sputters, the appliance may be faulty and a gasfitter should check it. Don’t keep trying with the gas running.
Do you handle gas emergencies after hours?
Yes. Gas and plumbing emergency calls are taken 24/7, including weekends and public holidays. Routine bookings go through the office, 7am to 5pm on weekdays.
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Smell gas or have a plumbing emergency in Springwood? Call 0418 871 269, day or night.
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