A gas new connection usually takes slightly longer than it does to arrange your electricity connection. The first step is to cancel your existing property’s gas connection by contacting your energy provider. If you are moving home, you can either request that your current provider move your gas connection or give Move-In Connect a call to find a cheaper option for your new gas plan.

Read more about the process to apply for gas connections here: Gas New Connection Guide.

There are dozens of energy providers that offer great deals and bundles to connect to gas throughout Australia. If you move with Move-In Connect, we will compare plans for ActewAGL, Covau, Tango Energy and Energy Australia gas connections. We have carefully selected our preferred providers based on their great value and top-quality customer service.

You have three options when you are planning to move your gas connection. Move-In Connect can help you find a better gas plan from our panel of energy providers. Our consultant will find you a suitable gas connection based on your previous usage and the number of people living in the house. Our service is 100% free of charge and makes moving utilities hassle-free. Alternatively, you can go directly to an energy retailer offering gas services, or lastly, you can take recommendations from your property manager or builder.

Read more about the process to apply for gas connections here: Gas New Connection Guide.

The steps below are an overview of a typical connection process. This may vary for your particular situation. You should talk to your retailer, distributor or a local gas fitter for a more thorough view of the connection process for your home.

The cost of the connection process varies depending on where you live and the complexity of the work required, so make sure you agree on a quote before the work commences.

• Service line and meter installation (if required)

If you are building or moving to a home that has never had gas, you will need to contact a gas fitter to arrange a quote and discuss your preferred meter location. 

This needs to be completed 20 days before you move to make sure you have gas when you arrive, so contact a gas fitter, or arrange with your builder, in plenty of time. You will need to let them know which appliance you want to power with gas.

If your new home can be connected to the mains, your builder will lodge a request with the network distributor to install a service line or gas pipes from the street to your property. If there is no natural gas, you might be able to connect to LPG (bottled) gas.

The service line installation can take up to 20 days and must be completed before the meter can be installed. 

After that, the distributor will arrange the meter installation – make sure you discuss your preferred meter location so that they can incorporate this in the build and arrange it with the gas fitter and distributor.

• Choose your provider and plan

To find the best value plan for your home you need to consider your unique energy needs. When comparing plans, you should look for low rates, energy bundles, flexible payment options, no lock-in contacts, no exit fees and rewards and incentives that suit your lifestyle, such as pay-on-time discounts or reward points.

Move-In Connect can do all the hard work for you by comparing plans from our panel of preferred providers to find you a great deal. Simply call 1300 786 045 to connect now.

• Book a connection date

Once you have chosen your provider, you need to give at least 5 business days’ notice for your connection. You can book your connection date as early as possible (up to 20 days in advance if you can) so that any unforeseen issues or delays can be dealt with. Don’t worry – when you move with Move-In Connect, we’ll take care of it all for you!

• Disconnect your current energy (if required)

Make sure to tell your current provider that you are moving so that they can issue a final bill and take a gas meter reading on the final day in your old house.

Read our guide for more information about the connection process.

An important part of the connection process is deciding on your preferred meter location. Your gas fitter or distributor will be able to advise you about the best places to install the gas meter.

The meter will need to be on the outside of your house in an easily accessible area so that a meter reading can be conducted. 

A lot of people opt to have the meter close to the electricity meter for convenience.

If you have a specific preferred meter location in mind, it’s important to discuss this with your builder or gas fitter early in the process so they can consider any potential issues and give you advice about an alternative location if necessary.

On average, a gas connection Melbourne is around $200 per month. However, this can vary depending on where you live, your gas distributor and how much gas you use. 

Your retailer and plan also affect how much you pay. To check if you are getting a good deal, give us a call and we will see if there is a cheaper option available from our panel of energy providers. We will compare plans for ActewAGL, Covau, Tango Energy and Energy Australia gas connections. 

Find out more about the cost of an average gas bill here: Gas Quick Connect Guide: Average Bill.

There are many energy retailers that offer both electricity and gas services, so bundling your new property electricity and gas connections can be a great way to save money and avoid the hassle of paying separate bills for each of your utilities.

Talk to one of our experts to find a great value bundle from one of our panel of preferred providers. We will compare plans for ActewAGL, Covau, Tango Energy and Energy Australia gas connections and energy bundles.

To check the progress on your new gas connection you can call the energy retailer directly after you receive the welcome email. Alternatively, you can ring your gas distributor. The connection can take anywhere between 2-5 business days to connect gas to houses and business premises.

If your property has an existing gas supply, it may be possible to arrange an urgent connection. Depending on your retailer, there may be a fee involved of up to $400.

If you need a new gas connection, including a meter and connection to the grid, you will need to give up to 20 business days’ notice.

Read more about the gas installation process here:  Gas Quick Connect Guide

Move-In Connect is an Australian-owned utility connection service based in our head office in Flinders St, Melbourne. This gives us local expertise to help you find a great deal for your gas connection Melbourne and throughout Australia.

We are powered by CheapBills, which was established in 2013, helping over 200,000 Australians find a great deal on their utilities.

When you move with us, we only work with Australia’s leading energy providers. We will compare plans for ActewAGL, Covau, Tango Energy and Energy Australia gas connections and energy bundles.

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Yes, if you have a separate energy company for your gas connection. You need to disconnect your gas at your existing premise by calling your energy provider. If you are looking to find a cheaper deal for your electricity and gas, call Move-In Connect. We can potentially bundle your electricity and gas with one energy retailer to save you the hassle of getting bills from two energy providers.

There are two types of gas meters in Australia:

• Metric meter. These meters display the units of natural gas in cubic metres (m³). These are the most common types of meters.
• Imperial meter. These meters display the units of natural gas in cubic feet (ft³). Imperial meters are currently being phased out and replaced with metric meters.

If you are moving home, make sure you locate your gas meter by asking your real estate agent or vendors to show you where it is. It is usually next to the house on the front left corner, however, this can vary. You will need to know where your meter is in order to arrange a gas connection for new houses.

If you are renting a new property, your landlord or real estate agent should show you where to find your gas meter.

To read a metric meter, read the digits from left to right, including any zeros at the beginning. Any digits in red after the decimal point are for testing purposes only and shouldn’t be read.

To read an imperial meter, read the clock faces from left to right. If the pointer is between two numbers, record the lower one. This reading will be in cubic feet, which will be converted to cubic metres on your gas bill.

Read more about meter readings when you connect gas to houses here: Importance Of Meter Readings When Connecting Gas To House

You might receive an estimated gas bill if your meter hasn’t been read. This can happen because the meter reader couldn’t access your meter or because you haven’t supplied the reading.

If you are not happy with the amount on the estimated bill, you should contact your gas supplier.

Read more about the importance of meter readings to check your estimated bill here: Gas Quick Connect Guide

There are two options when connecting gas to houses as a tenant. In some instances, your utilities will be included in your rent, in which case you do not need to do a thing.

In most cases, however, it is up to you to find an energy plan to connect gas, electricity and the internet. For expert advice to help find a great deal, call Move-In Connect. We will compare plans for ActewAGL, Covau, Tango Energy and Energy Australia gas connections and energy bundles to find you a great deal for your rental.

Read more about connecting gas to houses as a tenant here: Guide For Renters: Gas Connection For New House.