Smell Gas at Home? Do This Now.

Licensed gas plumbers across Wollongong, Illawarra, Shoalhaven & Sutherland Shire.

STOP - If you can smell gas right now:

Leave the building immediately. Do not take time to collect belongings.

Do not touch any switches, lights, or appliances on the way out.

Do not use your phone inside the building.

Call 000 once you are outside – if you believe there is immediate danger.

Call your gas provider to shut off supply: Jemena 13 19 09 | Endeavour Energy 1for 22 99

Once emergency services declare the area safe → call Curran: 1300 792 082

Once it’s safe, Curran’s licensed gas plumbers locate the source, make compliant repairs, and restore your supply – with a gas compliance certificate on every job.

Signs You May Have a Gas Leak

Rotten egg or sulphur smell indoors: Mercaptan in natural gas – designed to smell this way. Never ignore it.
Hissing near pipes or appliances: Audible gas escaping. Evacuate immediately.
Pilot lights that keep going out: Pressure drop or a leak near the appliance.
Dead grass or plants above buried gas lines: Underground leak displacing soil oxygen.
Unexplained spike in gas bill: Gas escaping before reaching your appliances.
Bubbling in wet ground near gas lines: Gas escaping through soil moisture.
Headaches or nausea at home: Possible oxygen displacement or CO. Evacuate, call 000.

Any of these? Treat it as a gas leak until a licensed plumber confirms otherwise.

What Our Emergency Gas Leak Plumbers Do

Fast Response

All customers are attended \ as urgently as possible during business hours.

Club members receive 24/7 emergency call-out.

Detect the source

Electronic gas detection equipment locates the exact source – pipe, fitting, or appliance connection.

Isolate and repair

The affected line is safely isolated. Faulty pipes, fittings, or valves are repaired or replaced.

Pressure test and certify

Full pressure test before gas is restored. Gas compliance certificate issued on the day.

Common Causes of Gas Leaks in Our Region

Corroded or ageing pipes – common in 1960s–1980s Wollongong and Illawarra homes
Loose or deteriorated fittings on stoves, heaters, and hot water systems
Damage to gas lines during renovations, excavation, or landscaping
Deteriorated flexible gas hoses – replace every 5–10 years
Poorly installed fittings from unlicensed work

Frequently Asked Questions

What do I do first if I smell gas?

Leave immediately. Do not touch switches. Call to cut the supply. Once cleared by emergency services, call Curran on 1300 792 082.

Can a gas leak be slow and hard to detect?

Yes. Slow leaks are common – faint smell that comes and goes, rising gas bill, dying vegetation above buried lines. Our electronic detection equipment finds leaks that are invisible and odourless.

Is it safe to stay inside if the smell is faint?

No. Even a faint smell means gas is present. It accumulates – especially in enclosed rooms. Leave the building and call 000 if in any doubt.

Can I repair a gas fitting myself?

No. Under NSW law, all gas fitting work must be done by a licensed gas fitter. It is illegal, dangerous, and will void your insurance.

Do you service LPG as well as natural gas?

Yes. Our licensed gas fitting team services both natural gas and LPG across our full service area.