Gauteng is the largest LPG market in the country by consumption, and it is entirely inland. Everything about gas here differs from the coast: the price per kilogram is higher, appliances need setting up for altitude, and nothing corrodes the way it does within sight of the sea.
This page covers the wider province. For a quote, the suburb matters more than the province, because installer coverage varies sharply between the Pretoria east, Centurion, Johannesburg and the Rand corridors.
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Find Gas Installers in GautengGas Jobs in Gauteng
| Job | Typical local context |
|---|---|
| Residential installations | Hobs, geysers, fireplaces and braais province-wide |
| Commercial kitchens | Restaurants, hotels and food premises across the metros |
| Bulk LPG | High-consumption sites and above-ground tanks |
| Industrial gas | Process heat, ovens, boilers and dryers on the Rand |
| Certificates of conformity | Residential transfers and annual commercial certification |
| Repairs and servicing | A very large installed base built up since 2019 |
Gauteng Gas Prices
Indicative ranges for Gauteng, 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 |
Ranges on this page are Gauteng-wide indicative figures. Within the province, travel to outlying towns is the main variable, while metro rates in Pretoria, Centurion and Johannesburg sit close to one another.
Ranges are for sanity-checking. Quotes are for deciding.
Get Gas Installer QuotesWorth Knowing
- Inland LPG costs more per kilogram. The regulated maximum retail price for LPG is set by region and adjusted monthly, and the inland price sits above the coastal one. Budget accordingly on high-consumption installations.
- Altitude is a province-wide factor. Most of Gauteng sits between 1,300m and 1,750m. Appliances calibrated at sea level run rich until they are jetted or adjusted, and a proper commissioning check should confirm it.
- Corrosion is not the issue it is at the coast. External copper, regulators and cylinder valves last considerably longer inland. UV on hose, summer hail and dust are the local wear factors instead.
- Load shedding built this market. The bulk of Gauteng's domestic gas went in from 2019 onward. Much of it has never been serviced, and the province is now working through that backlog.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is LPG more expensive in Gauteng than at the coast?
Yes. The regulated maximum retail price is set by region and adjusted monthly, and the inland price is higher than the coastal one. On a hob it is barely noticeable; on a fireplace or a gas geyser it adds up.
Does altitude affect gas appliances in Gauteng?
It does. At 1,300m to 1,750m there is less oxygen per unit of volume, so an appliance set for sea level burns rich. Altitude jets or an air adjustment, plus a combustion check on commissioning, is the fix.
Do installations last longer inland?
Generally yes. Without salt air, external copper, regulators and cylinder valves age far more slowly than at the coast. UV on flexible hose and summer hail on exposed hardware are the inland equivalents.
Are rates the same across the province?
Metro rates in Pretoria, Centurion and Johannesburg are broadly similar. Travel to outlying towns is the main variable, and it is worth asking for it as a separate line.
How much does gas work cost in Gauteng?
A hob installation is R4,500 to R9,500 with a new cylinder and line, a gas geyser R3,800 to R8,500 installed excluding the unit, and a residential certificate R950 to R2,200.
Who can issue a gas certificate?
Only an authorised person registered with the LP Gas Safety Association of Southern Africa. Ask for the registration number and check the card has not expired, anywhere in the province.
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