Connecting gas to a house in Batumi: design, pipework, boiler
Connecting gas to a house in Batumi starts with checking the gas main at the plot and the conditions of SOCAR Georgia Gas. We prepare the design, a boiler location with ventilation and a leak detector, internal gas pipework installed by a licensed contractor, the flue and plant room pipework. The gas company turns the gas on. Internal gas pipework with materials from 2 100 ₾.
from 2 100 ₾/pcinternal gas pipework from the meter to the boiler and hob, with materials. The final price is confirmed once agreed.
- Timeline: our part of a gas connection usually takes 3–6 weeks, the total time depends on the gas company
- Warranty: Internal gas pipework and boiler pipework carry a 2-year warranty
Who it’s for
Gas runs near the plot and you want a gas boiler
You are building a house and need to prepare a boiler location in advance
You are replacing an electric boiler with a gas one
The boiler or hob needs moving
You want a safe kitchen with a gas hob
What’s included
- checking the gas main and connection conditions
- house gas supply design
- preparing documents for the gas company
- boiler location: ventilation, finish, access
- internal gas pipework by a licensed contractor
- leak detector with a valve on the supply
- flue and boiler pipework
- pressure test and preparation for start-up
Connecting gas to a house in Batumi: who does what
Gas in Batumi is supplied by SOCAR Georgia Gas. Connecting gas to a house in Batumi falls into two parts. The network up to the plot, the tie-in and the meter are done by the gas company on its own terms and at its own price. Everything after the meter, that is the design, internal gas pipework, the boiler location, flue and ventilation, we prepare, and the gas work itself is done by a licensed contractor. Gas is turned on to the house by an employee of the gas company.
What we check before the design
- whether a gas pipeline runs near the plot and how far away;
- what pressure the network has and where the company will place the meter;
- which documents are needed for the connection application;
- where the boiler and hob will be in the house and how the pipe will reach them;
- where the flue will exit and how the room will be ventilated.
We find out the timing and procedure of the connection from the gas company for the specific plot and do not promise them in advance. If there is no gas at the plot and none expected soon, the heating is planned without it, for example on a heat pump.
A place for the boiler
A wall-hung boiler can go in the kitchen or the plant room, while floor-standing and high-output boilers go in a separate boiler room. The room needs an air supply, a window or ventilation and a non-combustible wall finish behind the boiler. We fit a gas leak detector with a solenoid valve on the supply: if there is a leak, it shuts off the gas by itself. Next to the boiler we leave space for the cylinder, pump groups and servicing.
Internal gas pipework and flue
The gas pipe from the meter to the boiler and hob runs to the design in approved materials, exposed or in accessible ducts so that it can be inspected. Through walls the pipe passes in a sleeve. After installation the gas pipework is pressure tested and a test report is drawn up. For a wall-hung boiler we usually fit a concentric flue through the wall, for a floor-standing one an insulated stainless steel flue taken above the roof. How the boiler fits into the heating system is described on the heating page.
A kitchen with a gas hob
The hob is connected with a certified flexible hose with a valve that can be shut off without moving the furniture. We choose a hob with flame failure protection on every burner. A kitchen with gas needs a working extractor and an air supply, so ventilation is planned together with the gas, see the ventilation page.
Maintenance
A boiler needs an annual service: cleaning, checking the controls, burner and flue. A carbon monoxide alarm next to the boiler and in bedrooms costs little and can save lives. If the house stands empty, gas to the hob can be shut off with a separate valve, while the boiler is left in frost protection mode.
How much a gas connection costs
Internal gas pipework for a house from the meter to the boiler and hob with materials costs from 2 100 ₾. A gas supply design and connection support from 1 080 ₾, a 24 kW gas boiler installed from 2 760 ₾, a condensing boiler with cylinder from 5 400 ₾. An insulated stainless flue from 450 ₾ per linear metre, plant room pipework from 6 300 ₾. The gas company's fee for the connection and meter is not included in our prices. Gas can be compared with a heat pump on the heat pump or gas page. The final cost is set after the gas company's conditions and an agreed estimate.
Stages and timelines
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Check and conditions
1–2 weeks
Gas main at the plot, gas company conditions.
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Design
1–3 weeks
Gas pipe route, boiler, hob, flue, ventilation.
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Preparing the house
1–2 weeks
Boiler room, flue, ventilation, meter location.
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Gas pipework
2–5 days
Pipe installation, sleeves, detector, test.
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Start-up
per company schedule
Gas turned on by the company, boiler commissioning, instructions.
Local specifics in Batumi
Not every street in Batumi has a gas main, especially in new districts and on the outskirts. Sometimes the pipe runs a hundred metres away, but the connection conditions make it expensive or slow. So before designing the house we check the situation at the address and, if gas is uncertain, plan a system that can also work without it.
By the sea salt and moisture damage outdoor gas pipes and their fixings, so we check the paint and condition of exposed gas pipework on the facade at each service. On the seaward side we route the boiler flue so that the wind does not blow it back, and the condensate from a condensing boiler goes to the drainage rather than down the facade.
Materials and brands
Steel pipes or certified corrugated gas pipes, gas valves and sleeves for passing through walls. Gas leak detectors with solenoid valves, carbon monoxide alarms. Wall-hung and condensing gas boilers, concentric flues, insulated stainless steel flues. Certified flexible hob connectors, air supply grilles for the boiler room.
What makes up the cost
Timeline: our part of a gas connection usually takes 3–6 weeks, the total time depends on the gas company
- the gas company's conditions
What raises the cost
- a long internal gas pipe run
- a separate boiler room and a flue above the roof
- a condensing boiler with cylinder
- moving the boiler or hob in an existing house
What lowers the cost
- boiler and hob close to the entry point
- a wall-hung boiler with a concentric flue
We prepare the exact estimate from measurements and photos. It’s free and comes with no obligation.
Get an estimateGuarantees
Internal gas pipework and boiler pipework carry a 2-year warranty. The manufacturer's warranty covers boilers and detectors. The design, the gas pipework test report and the drawing go into the building file.
Questions and answers
How much does it cost to connect a private house to gas in Batumi?
Our part: internal gas pipework with materials from 2 100 ₾, design and support from 1 080 ₾, a gas boiler installed from 2 760 ₾. The fee for connecting to the network and the meter is set by the gas company and is not included in our prices. The final cost is set after the company's conditions and an agreed estimate.
How can I find out whether gas can be connected to my plot?
You need to ask the gas company, by address, whether a gas pipeline runs nearby and on what terms a private house is connected to it. We do this before the design so as not to draw a boiler room for gas that will never arrive. We do not promise connection timelines in advance.
Can a gas boiler be hung in the kitchen?
A wall-hung boiler often goes in the kitchen if it has an air supply, a window or ventilation, and room for a concentric flue through the wall. Floor-standing and high-output boilers go in a separate boiler room. The exact room requirements come from the design and the manufacturer's instructions.
Who carries out the gas work?
The internal gas pipework is installed by a contractor licensed for gas work, and gas is turned on by an employee of the gas company. We prepare the design, the room, the flue and ventilation, and coordinate installation and boiler commissioning. You must not connect gas yourself, and after any alteration the gas pipework is pressure tested again and a new report is drawn up.
Do I need a gas leak detector?
We always fit one: a gas detector with a solenoid valve on the supply shuts off the gas if there is a leak, even when nobody is home. A carbon monoxide alarm next to the boiler and in bedrooms is also useful. Both are inexpensive compared with the risk.
Further reading
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