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What does gasfitting cost?

NZ, incl. GST · updated 2 November 2026

Typical bottle changeover to a gas fire

$900

Most jobs land between $200 and $8,000.

BallparkNZ 2026 ballpark. Real Connect quotes take over once there are enough.

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Gasfitting

Gasfitting

Estimated installed price

$650

Most jobs like this land between $400 and $1,100, incl. GST, supply and labour.

$280–$750 each

LPG bottle install or changeover, 1$280–$750 each$280–$750
Gas safety certificate$120–$350
NZ 2026 ballparkAn estimate for planning, not a quote.

Includes: A certifying gasfitter, the fittings, commissioning and testing.

Not included: The appliance itself unless quoted, building work to make an opening, and electrical work.

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What drives the price

What is being fitted, how much new pipe is needed, and whether a certifying gasfitter has to issue a certificate. Appliances are usually on top.

Example jobs

LPG bottles and regulator installed$280–$750
Califont fitted$1,900–$4,400
Gas fire installed$3,500–$8,000

Example totals are typical NZ ranges incl. GST.

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Questions

How much does gasfitting cost in NZ?

A typical bottle changeover to a gas fire is around $900 incl. GST, with most jobs between $200 and $8,000. What is being fitted, how much new pipe is needed, and whether a certifying gasfitter has to issue a certificate. Appliances are usually on top.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate based on NZ ballparks to help you plan. Post the job on Connect and vetted local tradies will quote your actual job, free.

Why do quotes for the same job vary so much?

Because tradies often quote slightly different jobs. Connect writes one scope with you first so every quote is for the same work and you can compare them properly.

Prices on this page are estimates incl. GST for a typical residential job in NZ and will vary by site, access, materials and season. They are not a quote.

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