Residential gasfitter (sole trader)
Install and connect gas heaters, cooktops and hot water systems for homeowners and landlords from your ute.
- A$8k-30k
- Part-time
- Out and about
- Licence or permit needed
Estimates for a small start in Australia, not guarantees.
What it is
A licensed gasfitter who travels to homes and rentals to install and replace gas appliances and pipework, such as hot water units, heaters, cooktops and bayonet points. You also fix leaks and issue compliance paperwork as required.
Your first three steps
- Check your state's licensing body for the gasfitting licence or authorisation you need and the qualification it requires
- Get an ABN, public liability insurance and a ute or van fitted out with your tools and test equipment
- Introduce yourself to local property managers, plumbers and builders, and set up a simple quote template and Google Business profile
Who pays
Homeowners, landlords, property managers, and builders or plumbers who need a gasfitter on a job.
How it makes money
Quoted price per job or hourly rate plus materials. Repeat work from property managers and builders helps fill the week.
Skills that help
- Gas fitting qualification and licence
- Careful, safety-first working habits
- Quoting and basic bookkeeping
- Clear communication with customers
Watch out for
- Gas fitting is a licensed trade in every state and territory, and working without the right licence is illegal. Check your state's rules
- Public liability insurance, and check whether your state requires extra cover or compliance certificates for each job
- Gas work carries serious safety risks (leaks, carbon monoxide, fire), so follow testing and compliance procedures every time
- Check whether you need to register for GST and how your state treats work done for other tradies
Deep research report · Australia
Everything you need to start: residential gasfitter (sole trader)
Researched with live web search for Australia: real startup prices, the licences and rules, what others charge, a break-even example, how to find your first customers and a 30-day launch plan. With sources.
- Startup costs with real prices
- Licences, registration and rules
- Pricing: what others charge
- Break-even example
- Finding your first customers
- 30-day launch plan
- Risks and how to reduce them
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to start a gasfitting business in Australia?
Startup costs are typically estimated at around $8,000 to $30,000, depending on your tools, vehicle setup and insurance. These figures assume you already hold the qualification and licence needed to work.
How much can a sole trader gasfitter earn?
Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on how many hours you work, the jobs you take and your local demand. Tools, vehicle and insurance costs come out of that revenue.
Do I need a licence to be a gasfitter in Australia?
Things to check: gas fitting is a licensed trade in every state and territory, and working without the right licence is illegal, so check your state's rules. Also check insurance requirements, compliance certificates for each job, and GST registration.
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