Gas log fire supply and install business
Supply and fit gas log fires in homes and rentals, as a licensed gasfitter working from your ute or van.
- A$3k-15k
- Part-time
- Out and about
- Licence or permit needed
Estimates for a small start in Australia, not guarantees.
What it is
You sell gas log fires and fittings, then install them at the customer's place, including flue, gas connection, testing and a compliance certificate where your state requires one. You work as a licensed gasfitter, or employ one.
Your first three steps
- Check your state's licensing body to confirm the gasfitting licence and business licence you need
- Set up accounts with one or two gas heater suppliers and ask about trade pricing and training
- Get public liability insurance, then offer fixed-price install quotes to local builders and real estate agents
Who pays
Homeowners, landlords, property managers and small builders renovating or building in cooler areas.
How it makes money
A margin on the fire and fittings plus a labour charge per install. Servicing and repairs bring repeat work.
Skills that help
- Current gasfitting licence or a licensed gasfitter on your team
- Clear quoting and measuring up
- Tidy, careful work in people's homes
Watch out for
- Gas work must be done by a licensed person, check your state's rules and certificate requirements
- Check that every appliance you sell is certified for use in Australia
- Public liability and product or workmanship insurance, and workers compensation if you hire
- Flue, clearance and ventilation rules can differ by state and by building type
Deep research report · Australia
Everything you need to start: gas log fire supply and install
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 gas log fire installation business?
Startup costs are typically around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on your vehicle, tools and the stock you carry. These are estimates only, so get quotes for your own setup before committing.
How much can a gas log fire installer earn?
Monthly revenue is typically around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on how many fires you sell and install. That is revenue, not profit. Treat these as estimates only.
Do I need a licence to install gas log fires in Australia?
Gas work must be done by a licensed person, so check your state's rules and certificate requirements. Also check that every appliance you sell is certified for use in Australia, and look into flue, clearance and ventilation rules in your state.
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