GAS INSTALLATIONS
FRESNAYE
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Fresnaye’s steep streets above Sea Point mean most properties here are built up rather than out, with multiple levels, sea-facing decks and limited flat ground — which shapes how Core Gas Installations approaches a gas installation on this part of the Atlantic Seaboard.
OUR SERVICES
Gas Installations
We install any type of gas appliance, from stoves and hobs to fireplaces and geysers, and cover all types of installations.
After a new installation, maintenance or repair, we will issue a compliance certificate in accordance with SANS 10087-1:2013.
We conduct inspections on all installations and repairs, covering components such as regulators and isolation and safety shut-off valves.
We can supply and install any size gas cylinder cage to your existing installation to meet all SANS requirements.
We offer maintenance to existing gas installations, ensuring that piping and fittings are always in the best condition.
Using state-of-the-art sniffer devices, we can detect the smallest of leaks on your gas installation, putting your mind at ease.
Gas Installation Services in Fresnaye
A cylinder cage that would sit easily in a suburban side garden elsewhere in the city often needs a more deliberate spot on a Fresnaye property, tucked against a boundary wall or lower-level service area without blocking access or views.
We install and service gas stoves, hobs, ovens, fireplaces and geysers for Fresnaye homes, and every cylinder installation is positioned to meet SANS clearance distances from windows, doors, drains and electrical points, regardless of how tight the available space is. Where an older property has an installation that no longer meets current standards — common on homes that have been renovated multiple times since they were built — we correct and re-certify it rather than working around the problem.
All installations carry a Certificate of Compliance under SANS 10087-1:2013, documentation that matters for Fresnaye’s higher-value properties where insurers expect to see compliant gas, electrical and plumbing work on file. We also carry out inspections for homeowners buying into the area who want an independent check before relying on a previous owner’s word that everything was done properly.
Salt air exposure at this elevation and proximity to the coast means fittings and regulators wear faster than inland, so we recommend periodic maintenance rather than waiting for a fault to appear. Leak detection using electronic sniffer equipment is available on the same basis as our other Atlantic Seaboard coverage.
Given the access challenges typical of Fresnaye’s steep streets, we plan logistics — parking, equipment access, lift bookings where relevant — before a technician arrives, so the job itself runs smoothly once we’re on-site. Every quote is itemised clearly, and the compliance certificate is filed for easy reference by an owner or insurer later. Core Gas Installations offers a 24-hour emergency line, and through the Core Services Group we can bring in Core Electrical or Core Leak Detection where a Fresnaye job crosses into another trade.
Gas Installation Regulations as per SANS 10087
No less than 1 metre sideways from doors and windows.
No less than 2 metres from drains and air vents or any other place where the gas can gather if the bottle leaks.
No less than 3 metres below windows unless a non-combustible roof has been installed between the gas bottles and the bottom of the window.
No less than 1 metre from the property boundary wall unless it is a fire wall, at least 1.8 metres tall and has no ventilation gaps (acceptable if up to two 48kg gas canisters are stored) No less than 3 meters from the property boundary wall (if more than two 48kg gas canisters are stored).
No less than 5 metres sideways away from a switchable electrical point, plug switch and socket, electrical motor or pool pump, etc (but not a light bulb) and not less than 1.5 metres above the gas bottle.
OUR CORE COMMITMENT
Our level of service is unsurpassed in the industry. We thrive on customer referrals and strive to ensure we are deserving of yours.
We maintain high standards, in the quality of our work, as well as all other areas of business, including certification and staff.
When it comes to our team, you can rest assured that only highly skilled staff with a professional attitude will work on your premises.
Our first-class staff and equipment ensure that every job produces the highest-quality outcome every time. It’s our signature guarantee.
Related Services
Core Gas is part of the Core Services Group which includes Core Leak Detection and Core Electrical. We are a one-stop solution for all your core services, including all certified electrical and plumbing installations and maintenance. With qualified plumbers, electricians and gas installers in Fresnaye, we do it all under one roof.
We offer our complete range of services to commercial, industrial and residential clients.
Core Gas
Gas fireplaces
Gas hobs and ovens
Installation of gas cylinder cages
General maintenance
Leak detection
Core Leak & Plumbing
Leak detection
Burst and leaking pipes
Maintenance plumbing
Geyser installations
Unblocking of drains
Renovations
Electrical maintenance
Fault finding and repairs
Solar power systems
DB board upgrades
Inspections & COC’s