--- title: "Gas Pipework Installation in Brighton & Hove | R.K Plumbing" description: "Gas Safe registered pipework installation, testing and commissioning for homes in Brighton, Hove and across Sussex. Call R.K Plumbing & Heating." canonical: "https://www.rkplumbingandheatingservices.com/services/gas-pipework-installation" --- Gas Services # Gas Pipework Installation Whether you're adding a new appliance or rerouting a supply as part of a bigger job, we design, fit and pressure test gas pipework so it's safe, compliant and out of sight where it should be. We are Gas Safe registered for domestic gas work, registration 568345, and we take the same care over pipework as we do over every other job. [Call 01273 911551](tel:+441273911551) ![Copper pipework board with a yellow gas cock, expansion vessel, magnetic filter and labelled flow and return runs](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Frk-boiler-installation-20200106-02.jpg%3Fprefix%3Dtenants%252F6a73367026944505f092a67a%26v%3D1786999933603&w=1536&q=75&dpl=dpl_J3UkotoCWSfG7mH3JdDuNRVcD7J7)![Copper pipework board with a yellow gas cock, expansion vessel, magnetic filter and labelled flow and return runs](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Frk-boiler-installation-20200106-02.jpg%3Fprefix%3Dtenants%252F6a73367026944505f092a67a%26v%3D1786999933603&w=1536&q=75&dpl=dpl_J3UkotoCWSfG7mH3JdDuNRVcD7J7) [](#hero-img-1)[](#hero-img-1) ![Plywood plant board with a strapped expansion vessel, filling loop gauge and black magnetic filter](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Frk-boiler-installation-20200106-03.jpg%3Fprefix%3Dtenants%252F6a73367026944505f092a67a%26v%3D1787043635205&w=1536&q=75&dpl=dpl_J3UkotoCWSfG7mH3JdDuNRVcD7J7)![Plywood plant board with a strapped expansion vessel, filling loop gauge and black magnetic filter](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Frk-boiler-installation-20200106-03.jpg%3Fprefix%3Dtenants%252F6a73367026944505f092a67a%26v%3D1787043635205&w=1536&q=75&dpl=dpl_J3UkotoCWSfG7mH3JdDuNRVcD7J7) [](#hero-img-0)[](#hero-img-0) ## What's covered under gas pipework From a single new appliance connection to pipework for a full renovation, here's what this covers in practice. ### New Appliance Connections Sizing and running new pipework to safely supply a boiler, hob, fire or other gas appliance. ### Pipework Rerouting Moving or extending existing gas pipework to suit a kitchen refit, extension or new layout. ### Pressure & Tightness Testing Let-by and tightness testing on new or altered pipework before anything is commissioned. ### Commissioning & Testing Purging, appliance start-up and full commissioning so everything is proven safe before we finish. ## Getting gas pipework right, not just fitted Gas pipework is one of those jobs that has to be exactly right, because there's no room for guesswork when it comes to gas. Whether it's a new supply for a boiler or hob, an extended run for a kitchen extension, or pipework that needs moving to make way for a loft conversion, the pipe size, route and materials all depend on the appliance demand and the length of run involved. Get any of that wrong and it's not just untidy, it's unsafe. Our approach starts with working out what the pipework actually needs to deliver: which appliances, what gas rate, how far the run needs to travel. From there we plan the route, choose the right pipe diameter and materials, and fit it properly with proper support along the way. Once it's installed, we carry out tightness and let-by testing, purge the system, and commission connected appliances before anything is signed off as finished. > A gas pipe isn't finished until it's been tested, purged and proven safe, not just fitted. A lot of the calls we get are from people mid-renovation, whether that's a new kitchen, an extension or a loft conversion that needs a boiler moved. Others just need a new appliance connected properly. Either way, the process is the same: assess, size, route, test and commission, so the supply is proven safe before we finish. More information We are based in Woodingdean and cover Brighton, Hove, Worthing, Lewes, Shoreham-by-Sea, Haywards Heath, Seaford, Burgess Hill and surrounding Sussex towns. So if you're having building work done and need gas pipework sorted as part of it, we're usually not far away. It's domestic work only, no commercial gas, which keeps things focused and lets us do it properly rather than spreading thin. We are Gas Safe registered for domestic gas work, registration 568345, and an accredited Vaillant installer, and every pipework job is tested and commissioned before we call it done. If you're planning building work that involves moving or extending a gas supply, or just need a new appliance connected safely, get in touch and we'll talk through what's involved. ### Ready to talk? Get in touch and we'll come back to you to talk through what you need. [Call 01273 911551](tel:+441273911551) ### While you're here - [Gas Safety Certificate](/services/gas-safety-certificate)→ - [Gas Leak Detection](/services/gas-leak-detection)→ - [Gas Cooker Installation](/services/gas-cooker-installation)→ ## Recent work ![Vaillant ecoFIT pure boiler in a cupboard with flue elbow and copper pipes on black clips](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Frk-cylinder-installation-20210212-01.jpg%3Fprefix%3Dtenants%252F6a73367026944505f092a67a%26v%3D1787045154338&w=1536&q=75&dpl=dpl_J3UkotoCWSfG7mH3JdDuNRVcD7J7) February 2021 ### System conversion to a combi boiler Another system conversion. The old boiler, cylinder and tanks came out and a new Vaillant combination boiler went in, along with new pipe clips and a new gas run. ![Tall Viessmann boiler with its display lit, beside plywood-boarded copper pipework and a white expansion vessel](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Frk-boiler-installation-20200106-01.jpg%3Fprefix%3Dtenants%252F6a73367026944505f092a67a%26v%3D1787044370633&w=1536&q=75&dpl=dpl_J3UkotoCWSfG7mH3JdDuNRVcD7J7) January 2020 ### Viessmann storage combi boiler installation We installed a Viessmann 222-F storage combination boiler, controlled by a smart thermostat and protected by a dirt separator. The wider project also included a new gas main, a new bathroom suite and new radiators. ![Vaillant ecoTEC pro 30 boiler with copper pipework, filling loop, pressure gauge and inline scale inhibitor](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Frk-kitchen-installation-hove-20191005-01.jpg%3Fprefix%3Dtenants%252F6a73367026944505f092a67a%26v%3D1787046548061&w=1536&q=75&dpl=dpl_J3UkotoCWSfG7mH3JdDuNRVcD7J7) Hove · October 2019 ### Vaillant boiler and full heating system in Hove We fitted a Vaillant ecoTEC pro 30 as part of a full property refurbishment in Hove, taking in a new heating system, bathroom, kitchen and utility room. Both the gas and water mains were renewed from the point of entry and everything was fully tested. “Great service as always from R.K.Plumbing. I've used them three times so far, which says everything really. They were quick to cap our gas supply ready for a new induction hob install. Fair price and timely and clean work. I would recommend them to anyone.” A Anthony ## Worth considering Gas Services ### Gas Fire Servicing Gas Safe registered gas fire servicing for homes across Brighton, Hove and the surrounding Sussex towns, with careful, tidy work. [Gas Fire Servicing→](/services/gas-fire-servicing) Gas Services ### Gas Appliance Servicing Gas Safe registered servicing for domestic gas appliances in Brighton, Hove, Woodingdean and nearby Sussex towns. [Gas Appliance Servicing→](/services/gas-appliance-servicing) ## Before you book Some of the questions we're asked most often about gas pipework installation. Who's qualified to install gas pipework? It has to be carried out by a Gas Safe registered engineer, which covers the design, installation, testing and commissioning. We are Gas Safe registered for domestic gas work, registration 568345. Do you cover commercial gas pipework? No, we work on domestic properties only. If it's a commercial job, we can't take it on. How long does a gas pipework job take? A single appliance connection can often be done in a day, but rerouting pipework as part of a bigger renovation depends on the scope of that project. We'll give you a realistic timeframe once we've seen the job. Will the pipework be tested before you finish? Yes, every installation gets tightness and let-by testing, and appliances are commissioned before we consider the job complete. Can you fit pipework as part of an extension or loft conversion? Yes, this is a common request. We handle the gas pipework alongside general first and second fix plumbing for renovation projects. Do I need new pipework if I'm just replacing a boiler? Not always, it depends on whether the existing pipe size and route suit the new appliance's gas rate. We'll check this as part of any boiler installation. Which areas do you cover for gas pipework work? We are based in Woodingdean and cover Brighton, Hove, Worthing, Lewes, Shoreham-by-Sea, Haywards Heath, Seaford, Burgess Hill and surrounding Sussex towns. What will I be left with once the work's done? A properly routed, tested and commissioned gas supply, with every connection checked before we leave. ## Let's talk about your gas pipework Give us a call or send a message with a few details and we'll get back to you to talk through the job. [Call 01273 911551](tel:+441273911551)