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GAS INSTALLATIONS
STRAND

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Strand’s beach runs for kilometres along False Bay, wrapping around to Gordon’s Bay at one end, and it’s the kind of long, exposed coastline where Core Gas Installations plans every installation around the environment first and the property second.

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Registered gas installer
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Certificate of Compliance issued
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Exposed False Bay coastline
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Corrosion-resistant materials
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24-hour emergency callouts

OUR SERVICES

Gas Installations

Gas Installations

We install any type of gas appliance, from stoves and hobs to fireplaces and geysers, and cover all types of installations.

Gas Certificates
Gas Certificates

After a new installation, maintenance or repair, we will issue a compliance certificate in accordance with SANS 10087-1:2013.

Gas Inspections
Gas Inspections

We conduct inspections on all installations and repairs, covering components such as regulators and isolation and safety shut-off valves.

Gas Cages
Gas Cages

We can supply and install any size gas cylinder cage to your existing installation to meet all SANS requirements.

Maintenance
Maintenance

We offer maintenance to existing gas installations, ensuring that piping and fittings are always in the best condition.

Leak detection
Gas Leak detection

Using state-of-the-art sniffer devices, we can detect the smallest of leaks on your gas installation, putting your mind at ease.

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Gas Installation Services in Strand

Salt air here does real, measurable damage to unprotected fittings over a few years — considerably faster than the same components would wear a short distance inland — and that shapes every material and positioning decision we make on a Strand job.

We install and service gas stoves, hobs, ovens, fireplaces and geysers throughout Strand, building cylinder cages to SANS clearance standards with corrosion resistance factored in from the outset rather than addressed after the fact. A meaningful share of Strand’s housing stock is used seasonally rather than year-round, so reliability after a property has stood empty for weeks or months is something we specifically design around, not just performance on installation day.

Every job is certified under SANS 10087-1:2013, and we recommend a noticeably shorter maintenance interval here than for suburbs set back from the coast — catching corrosion on a regulator or hose while it’s still minor is far cheaper than an emergency repair once it’s failed outright. Our leak detection service uses electronic sniffer equipment and is available to both permanent residents and seasonal owners.

We recommend a shorter maintenance interval for Strand properties than for suburbs further from the coast, and can schedule that visit alongside other False Bay call-outs to keep costs sensible for seasonal owners. 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 Strand job needs it.

Gas Installation Regulations as per SANS 10087

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No less than 1 metre sideways from doors and windows.

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No less than 2 metres from drains and air vents or any other place where the gas can gather if the bottle leaks.

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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.

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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).

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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.

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OUR CORE COMMITMENT

    Great Service

    Our level of service is unsurpassed in the industry. We thrive on customer referrals and strive to ensure we are deserving of yours.

      Highest Standard

      We maintain high standards, in the quality of our work, as well as all other areas of business, including certification and staff.

        Professional Team

        When it comes to our team, you can rest assured that only highly skilled staff with a professional attitude will work on your premises.

          Guaranteed Outcome

          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 Strand, we do it all under one roof.

          We offer our complete range of services to commercial, industrial and residential clients.

          Services-Offered
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          Core Gas

          Gas geysers

          Gas fireplaces

          Gas hobs and ovens

          Installation of gas cylinder cages

          General maintenance

          Leak detection

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          Core Leak & Plumbing

          Leak detection

          Burst and leaking pipes

          Maintenance plumbing

          Geyser installations

          Unblocking of drains

          Renovations

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          Core Electrical
          Single / 3-phase installations

          Electrical maintenance

          Fault finding and repairs

          Solar power systems

          DB board upgrades

          Inspections & COC’s