Micks Gasfitting Service
Gas Fitting Services Noosa North Shore
LPG installs, hot water, shutdowns and recommissioning for ferry-access homes, run from our Tewantin base near the crossing.
Every job on this side of the Noosa River starts with a cable ferry ride, so our gas fitting services in Noosa North Shore are planned before we drive on at Tewantin. We confirm the appliance make and model, how your cylinders are set up and whether the track needs a 4WD, then load the parts the job is likely to need. The aim is one visit, not two crossings. Micks Gasfitting Service is family owned, and a licensed gas fitter handles your LPG gas installation, gas hot water installation or the recommissioning of a home that has sat empty for months. If you're only over for a weekend, tell us and we'll fit our gas fitting services in Noosa North Shore around your stay.
- QBCC 1065417
- Gas Fitting Licence 21197
- Family owned and operated
- Based in Tewantin
- Service area
- Noosa North Shore
- Local government area
- Noosa Shire
- Hours
- Mon to Fri 7:00am to 5:00pm · Sat and Sun by appointment
- Phone
- 0417 794 901
Noosa North Shore takes in sections of Great Sandy National Park and the small town of Teewah, with no road or bridge in. From the Noosa side, the only vehicle route is the cable ferry at Tewantin, and many houses are holiday places that stand empty for long stretches. That makes gas fitting services in Noosa North Shore a different job from work on the mainland side.
What owners need is a gas system that lights reliably after months unused and can be sorted in one trip. Most homes here generally run on LPG from exchange cylinders or a bulk tank, so our LPG gas installation and gas appliance servicing work is built around that. Gas Fitting Services Noosa North Shore owners book with us start with a phone call, not a guess.
61.3% of private dwellings in Noosa North Shore were unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021 Census QuickStats).
Why North Shore jobs are planned on the Tewantin side
A wasted crossing costs you a visit and costs us part of a working day the ferry already limits. That's why our gas fitting services in Noosa North Shore lean on the conversation before the job. Photos of the appliance data plate, the LPG cylinder bank and the driveway tell us more than any assumption, and they decide what goes in the vehicle.
Questions asked before crossing
We ask for the appliance make and model, whether you run single cylinders or a bank with an automatic changeover, and whether the access track needs a 4WD.
Gasfitting Licence 21197
Likely parts already loaded
Hoses, regulators and ignition parts suited to your appliance travel with us, giving the job its best chance of finishing in one visit.
Several jobs, one trip
If the hot water, cooktop and heater all need attention, we bundle them into one booking rather than coming back across the river three times.
Licensed for gas and plumbing
Gas work in Queensland must be done by a licensed gas fitter, and holding a plumbing licence as well means the water side of a hot water job is covered too.
Plumbing Licence 18701
Family owned, Tewantin based
Micks Gasfitting Service has been servicing the community for more than 25 years, working from a base close to the ferry crossing.
QBCC 1065417
Gas Fitting Services Noosa North Shore: work done over the river
These are the jobs that suit remote, often-vacant homes best, and each one gets planned around the ferry before we leave Tewantin.
LPG cylinder banks with automatic changeover
Where there's no gas main, the cylinders are the supply. We install and upgrade two-cylinder and larger banks fitted with an automatic changeover regulator, so the reserve bottle takes over when the first runs dry and the house doesn't lose gas mid-stay. Cylinder positions follow AS/NZS 1596, and every LPG gas installation is tested before we leave.
Best for: Holiday homes where nobody is around to swap a bottle
Gas hot water for low-power homes
Gas hot water installation here often has to suit a house with limited or no mains power. Some instantaneous units use battery ignition, and gas storage systems are another option. We match the unit to your power setup, water supply and how often the house is used, and our plumbing licence covers the water connections.
Best for: Properties on solar, batteries or a generator
Safe shutdown before a long absence
Before a house is locked up for months, we isolate the cylinders, turn off appliance valves, check hoses and the regulator for wear and note anything that should be fixed before you come back. You leave with a clear list instead of finding a problem on arrival, and the next trip can be planned around it.
Best for: Owners who only get over a few times a year
Recommissioning after a long vacancy
Reopening a house that has sat empty means more than turning the valve back on. We look for perished hoses, insects nesting in burners and injectors, and corrosion from sand and salt, then carry out gas leak detection across the installation and test each appliance before handing it back.
Best for: The first visit after months away
Caravan and camper certificates
For caravans and campers staying at the campgrounds, we inspect and test the gas installation and issue a gas compliance certificate where it passes. Tell us where the van is parked and when you need the paperwork, and we'll fit the inspection into a trip that is already crossing the river.
Best for: Campers needing a caravan gas certificate for sale or registration
Not sure which service you need? Talk to us about gas fitting services in Noosa North Shore 0417 794 901 Get a Free Quote
Gas work where the road stops at the river
Kept as wilderness by design
Noosa North Shore includes sections of Great Sandy National Park, the small town of Teewah and the southern end point of the Cooloola Great Walk. There are no plans for road or bridge access, because the area is maintained as wilderness and development is restricted. Two cable ferries cross the Noosa River at Tewantin, and that crossing is the vehicle link from the Noosa side.
Houses that sit closed for months
At the 2021 Census, 155 private dwellings were unoccupied against 96 occupied, and the median age was 55. Closed-up houses collect sand and salt, hoses dry out and insects move into burners. With few people around, a fault can go unnoticed until the owner arrives.
Why the ferry shapes every booking
The ferry runs to set hours, which caps how long we can work on site and still get back. Gas fitting services in Noosa North Shore therefore depend on preparation: knowing the appliance, the LPG cylinder bank and the access before leaving Tewantin. One missing fitting can mean another crossing.
How a North Shore job runs
We take details and photos by phone or email, load likely parts and group your jobs into one trip. Most homes here generally run on LPG, so a licensed gas fitter checks the cylinders, regulator and automatic changeover on any visit. That's how we keep gas fitting services in Noosa North Shore to one visit where the job allows. We leave the house either running or safely shut down, with a note of what we found.
- 61.3%of private dwellings unoccupiedSource: ABS 2021 Census
- 253residents countedSource: ABS 2021 Census
- 82.3%of dwellings are separate housesSource: ABS 2021 Census
Sources: ABS 2021 Census QuickStats: Noosa North Shore · Wikipedia: Noosa North Shore, Queensland · Wikipedia: Noosa River Ferry
Gas Fitting Services Noosa North Shore: faults after a long vacancy
These are typical faults in homes that have been closed up, and how our gas fitting services in Noosa North Shore deal with them on the day.
The cooktop won't light after months away
- Cause
- Insects and spiders nest in burner ports and injectors while a house is closed, and fine sand settles in the same places.
- Why it matters
- A partly blocked injector gives a weak, yellow or lifting flame, which burns poorly and can leave the appliance unsafe to use.
- Our solution
- We strip and clean the burners and injectors, check the flame and test the appliance before handing it back.
- Prevention / next step
- Book a shutdown visit before you leave and keep burner covers on while the house is empty.
Signs to watch for:
- Clicking but no flame
- Yellow or uneven flame
- Gas smell at the burner
There's a gas smell near the cylinders
- Cause
- Rubber pigtails and hoses perish in heat and sun, and sand and salt corrode regulator and valve fittings over time.
- Why it matters
- A small leak at the cylinders can empty a bottle while nobody is there, or let gas collect if the bank sits in a sheltered corner.
- Our solution
- We carry out gas leak detection on the bank, replace perished hoses and corroded fittings, and test the installation.
- Prevention / next step
- Have hoses and the regulator inspected regularly. If the house smells of gas when you arrive, close the bottle valves before opening up, light nothing, air it out and phone a licensed gas fitter, or 000 for a fire or major leak.
Signs to watch for:
- Rotten-egg smell outside
- Cracked or stiff hoses
- Bottle empties faster than expected
We ran out of gas with a full bottle still connected
- Cause
- An automatic changeover regulator that has stuck, or a valve left shut on the reserve cylinder, stops the second bottle taking over.
- Why it matters
- In a house with no gas main, losing supply means no hot water and no cooking until someone gets across with a fix.
- Our solution
- We test the changeover, check the indicator and both cylinder valves, and replace the regulator if it no longer switches cleanly.
- Prevention / next step
- Open both cylinder valves while the house is occupied, check the indicator on arrival and order an exchange cylinder as soon as the reserve is in use.
Signs to watch for:
- No gas at any appliance
- Indicator stuck on one colour
- Reserve valve found closed
The hot water unit clicks but won't fire
- Cause
- Some instantaneous units use battery ignition, and batteries left in over a long vacancy go flat or leak.
- Why it matters
- Without a spark the unit can't light, and on a property with limited mains power there may be no other hot water.
- Our solution
- We check the ignition, batteries, gas pressure and burner, clear any debris and confirm the unit fires correctly.
- Prevention / next step
- Take the batteries out or replace them before a long absence, and keep spares in the house for your next stay.
Signs to watch for:
- Cold water at the tap
- Clicking with no ignition
- Corroded battery compartment
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Questions from North Shore property owners
Can you send a gas fitter for Noosa North Shore jobs across the ferry?
Yes. We're based in Tewantin, close to the cable ferry, and take the vehicle across for each job. Because the ferry hours limit the working day, we confirm the appliance make and model, your cylinder setup and whether access needs a 4WD before booking. That lets us load likely parts and aim to finish in one visit. Gas fitting services in Noosa North Shore are scheduled on weekdays, with weekend crossings by appointment.
What should I send you before you come over?
Photos of the appliance data plate or its make and model, the cylinders and regulator, and the access track help most. Tell us whether the house has mains power, solar or a generator, how long it has been empty and any other gas jobs on your list. We'll bundle them into one trip so the work isn't spread over several crossings. Email micks.gas@bigpond.com or call 0417 794 901.
Can you shut the gas down properly before we leave the house empty?
Yes. A shutdown visit isolates the cylinders, turns off appliance valves and checks the hoses, regulator and automatic changeover for wear. We note anything that should be fixed before your next stay so it can be planned into the same crossing. It's a sensible step for a home that may be empty for months, and it makes recommissioning quicker when you return.
Which gas hot water suits a house without mains power?
It depends on your power source, water supply and how often the house is used. Some instantaneous units use battery ignition, which can suit homes with limited or no mains power, and gas storage systems are another option. We explain the choices and handle the gas hot water installation, with our plumbing licence covering the water connections. Every unit is tested on LPG before we leave.
Do you do caravan gas certificates at the campgrounds?
We issue a gas compliance certificate for caravans and campers after inspecting and testing the installation. Tell us where the van is, which gas appliances are fitted and when you need the certificate, and we'll work out a time that fits the ferry. If the installation needs repairs before it can pass, we'll explain what's required and quote it before doing the work.
How is the work priced?
We give honest, upfront pricing once we know the appliance, the parts likely to be needed and how many jobs are going into the trip. Bundling work into one visit is usually the most practical way to handle gas fitting services in Noosa North Shore, given the ferry. We accept Visa, Mastercard, cash and cheque. Call 0417 794 901 to talk it through before booking.
About Noosa North Shore & Our Business Details
Noosa North Shore occupies the strip between the Noosa River and the ocean, running north into sections of the Great Sandy National Park and taking in the small town of Teewah. From the Noosa side, vehicle access is by water: two cable ferries carry vehicles across the river at Tewantin. There are no plans to build a road or bridge, a deliberate choice to keep the area as wilderness, and development is restricted. The locality is also the southern end point of the Cooloola Great Walk and has no schools. That isolation is why gas fitting services in Noosa North Shore depend on a ferry crossing, which we make from our base in Tewantin.
Sources: Wikipedia: Noosa North Shore, Queensland · Wikipedia: Noosa River Ferry
- Business name
- Micks Gasfitting Service
- Phone
- 0417 794 901
- Location
- Servicing Noosa North Shore from our Tewantin base (postal: PO Box 960, Tewantin QLD 4565)
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 7:00am-5:00pm · Sat-Sun by appointment only
- Service area
- Noosa North Shore and Noosa Shire, north from Maroochydore to Noosa
- Licences
- QBCC 1065417 · Gasfitting 21197 · Plumbing 18701
- Payment
- Visa, Mastercard, cash, cheque
- Website
- micksgasfitting.com.au
- Profiles
- Google Business Profile · Yellow Pages · Localsearch
Book Gas Fitting Services Noosa North Shore before your next crossing
Send us the appliance details and cylinder setup, and we'll plan your LPG gas installation, automatic changeover or service to finish in one trip. Call 0417 794 901.