Melville is one of Johannesburg's oldest and most characterful suburbs. Early twentieth-century houses with suspended timber floors share streets with guest houses, student rentals and the restaurants and bars along 7th Street and the surrounding strips.
That mix brings gas work from almost every category into a few blocks, and the age of the buildings affects how pipework can be routed through them.
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| Job | Typical local context |
|---|---|
| Restaurant and bar kitchens | Cooking lines along 7th Street and nearby |
| Guest house gas | Kitchens and hot water in converted homes |
| Older home installations | Routing lines through old walls and under timber floors |
| Rental property gas | Landlords certifying hobs for tenants |
| Commercial CoC renewals | Annual certification for food premises |
| Repairs and servicing | Installations in heavy daily use |
Melville Gas Prices
Indicative ranges for Melville, not quotations.
| Job | Indicative range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Call-out and assessment | R450 – R950 | Often credited against the work |
| Gas hob, existing gas point | R1,600 – R3,200 | Excluding the hob |
| Gas hob, new cylinder and line | R4,500 – R9,500 | Excluding the hob |
| Gas geyser installed, unit excluded | R3,800 – R8,500 | Outdoor mount |
| Gas geyser supplied and installed | R9,000 – R22,000 | Unit size dependent |
| Copper gas line | R450 – R950 per metre | Surface run or chased |
| Residential gas CoC | R950 – R2,200 | Single appliance |
| Whole-house gas CoC | R1,600 – R3,800 | Multi-point installations |
| Leak detection and pressure test | R900 – R2,400 | Excluding repairs |
| Gas geyser service | R850 – R1,900 | Routine, excluding parts |
Older Melville houses can add cost where pipework has to be routed carefully through thick walls or beneath suspended floors with proper protection. Commercial kitchens on the strips are priced after a site visit.
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Get Gas Installer QuotesWorth Knowing
- Old floors need proper routing. Gas pipe run beneath a suspended timber floor needs correct support, ventilation and protection. It is not the place for shortcuts.
- Converted homes are commercial premises. A house now operating as a guest house or restaurant is certified according to its use.
- Rentals need a landlord's certificate. Landlords letting to students or tenants with gas cooking should hold a current certificate for the fixed installation.
- Trading kitchens pay for access. Restaurant work done after close or on quiet days costs more. Say which hours are available when requesting quotes.
Gas Services in Melville
Frequently Asked Questions
Can gas pipe run under a suspended wooden floor?
Yes, if it is correctly supported, protected and the void is adequately ventilated. The installer will assess the space before quoting.
Does my Melville guest house need a commercial gas certificate?
If gas serves the commercial operation, the certification scope goes beyond a domestic CoC.
What does a restaurant gas installation cost on 7th Street?
Commercial kitchen installations start around R35,000 for a modest line and can exceed R280,000 for a full fit-out.
I rent to students. Do I need a gas certificate?
For a fixed gas installation, holding a current certificate is strongly advisable and is what an insurer will ask for after any incident.
How often should a busy restaurant kitchen be serviced?
Burners and flexible connectors quarterly, a full appliance service every six months, and annual pressure testing with recertification.
How much is a residential CoC in Melville?
R950 to R2,200 for a single appliance and R1,600 to R3,800 for a house with several gas points.
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