All Matcham properties run on LPG, sourced from 45kg cylinders or bulk tanks. Unlike
suburban properties connected to a reticulated gas main, Matcham property owners own and
maintain all pipework from the tank to every appliance. A licensed gas fitter is required
for any gas pipe work, appliance connection, or new outlet installation. In NSW, a
compliance certificate — Form 5 — must be issued for all completed gas work.
Popular jobs on Matcham's large Coachwood Road and Matcham Road properties include
outdoor kitchen runs of 20–40m, pool heater connections, new LPG hot water unit
installs, and gas fireplace connections for alfresco entertaining areas.
LPG source 45kg
cylinders or bulk tank
All Matcham
properties
Compliance cert Form 5
NSW — required for all gas work
Mandatory
Outdoor runs outdoor
kitchens, pool heaters, fire pits
20–40m
typical
Licence required current NSW gas fitting licence
No DIY
Matcham's large 2–5+ acre properties and high-spec renovation culture create a
consistent demand for licensed gas fitting work. The area's semi-rural character —
named after Charles Horatio Nelson Matcham who received a 2,560-acre land grant here in
1828 — means properties have the space for extensive outdoor entertaining and
equestrian facilities, all of which commonly run on LPG.
Outdoor kitchen & BBQ points
Most common
request
Pool & spa heaters LPG most common on acreage
Year-round
use
Gas fire pits & outdoor heaters
Alfresco
entertaining
LPG hot water installation or conversion
All
properties
Gas leak detection & pipe repair
Urgent
Gas fitting costs on Matcham acreage are influenced by pipe run distances, the type of
appliance being connected, and whether trenching is required for outdoor buried lines.
These are indicative prices for LPG work in Matcham — compliance certificates are
included in all gas work costs.
Gas leak detection
$150–$300
New gas outlet / bayonet point
$250–$500
Outdoor kitchen run (20–30m)
$800–$1,800
Pool heater gas connection
$600–$1,200
LPG bulk tank setup & lines
$1,500–$3,500
Compliance certificate
Included
Matcham has no natural gas network — this is one of the key infrastructure
characteristics that sets the suburb apart from neighbouring areas like Terrigal (7km
south) and Gosford (11km west). Every gas installation on the property is
owner-maintained from the LPG supply source, which places important responsibilities
on the property owner.
No reticulated gas all supply from LPG cylinders or bulk tank
All
Matcham
Bulk LPG tanks 350L+
with autochange regulators on larger properties
Coachwood Rd
common
Outdoor pipe material rated metallic pipe or approved CSST — not poly
hose
AS/NZS 5601
NSW licence required current gas fitting licence for all LPG work
Legal
requirement
Alljack only connects you with gas fitters who hold a
current NSW gas fitting licence and are experienced with LPG installations on Central
Coast acreage properties.
