Connecting gas to a private house is a guarantee of comfort and coziness. Without high-quality heating, heating a private house in winter is quite problematic, and a gas boiler is rightfully considered one of the most reliable and economical solutions. Even if the gasification of the house will cost a tidy sum, it is not worth saving on this, since in most cases the benefit compared to alternative heat sources is obvious even with superficial calculations. In addition, gas is one of the most convenient energy carriers. It is very convenient to cook food on a gas stove, and the boiler will heat the house quickly and efficiently. When and how to properly conduct gas to a private house, the price of the work will be disclosed in our today's article.
A gas stove and boiler are some of the most efficient devices for cooking and heating a home.
What can be the gas supply
It is possible to provide a private house with "blue fuel" according to two schemes.
- Connection to the gas main. If a gas pipeline is laid along the street on which the house stands, then you can contact the appropriate service and they will draw up a project for you and connect it. The easiest way to find out where to turn is to ask your neighbors who have already been supplied with gas. You can also walk along the pipe and find a distribution station - usually the phone numbers of the service company are written on it. As an extreme option, you can call the 104 service, but it’s better to ask the neighbors for the right number first;
- But there are places where connection to the gas main is not possible. These are mainly distant villages and dachas located away from the central settlements (for example, on the shore of a reservoir). But in this case, there is a way out - these are gas tanks. Systems designed to store relatively small gas reserves (from 2,500 m3 to 20,000 m3). These systems provide a residential building with gas all year round, it is only necessary to replenish the "blue fuel" reserves 1-2 times a year. Many specialized companies have already opened that will help you correctly calculate the volume of a gas tank, make permits, and install it in the right place.
Scheme of gasification of a private house using a gas tank
Gasification of a private or country house - where to start
The first thing with which the gas supply of a private house begins is the technical documentation. You need to contact the relevant authority that deals with such issues in the area. A special commission will determine the condition of the tenant and the possibility of carrying out installation work. After that, the specialists will develop a project, it will be approved by the licensing authority, and employees of the gas industry or a company that has a permit for such work will begin the connection process. The cost of connecting gas to a private house before the development of the project can only give you an approximate estimate, since the final price of materials and services consists of many components.
If a gas main is already running near the house, then you will only have to pay for the tie-in into the pipe - otherwise, the cost of the project most often includes work on laying the line along the street
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What documents are required
It must be remembered that some documents must be ready before the start of installation work, and some can be drawn up during the process, therefore, if it is not possible to do all the documentation at once, then priorities must be determined in advance.
Here list of documents, which must be submitted to the appropriate authority in order to be allowed to conduct gas to a private house:
- Application in writing. The preparatory work will begin with it (analysis of the terrain, buildings, etc.);
- Provide copies of documents that confirm the identity of the customer (with copies, you must present the originals);
- Provide copies of documents that confirm the right to own a house (also present the originals for comparison with copies);
- If the gas pipeline passes through the neighbors' section, then their consent will be required;
Subsequently, you will need documents for equipment that will be connected to gas, and the results of a chimney inspection.
All necessary documents can be collected and submitted independently, or entrusted to other persons by issuing an appropriate power of attorney for them.
Wiring diagram - one of the required documents
How to make a gas supply plan at home (gasification project)
The gas supply project for a private house is a necessary component to start all work. Gas consuming installations are potential sources of danger and safety regulations must be observed.
To draw up a correct gas supply plan for a house, specialists need to thoroughly know all the points of regulatory documents and strictly follow them. The technical department of the gas economy always checks the compliance of the plan with the requirements of regulatory documents and, if necessary, returns them for revision.
The requirements that gas utilities impose on projects may differ depending on the landscape of the area, the method of laying, and installation conditions. In order to thoroughly test the plan, it can take several weeks, or even months.
Projects must be strictly individual, plans that were developed for other houses are prohibited by law, criminal liability is provided for this.
The project must indicate the layout of the house and the location of gas equipment
The stages of connecting gas to a private house in each case will differ, since they depend on the relief of the site and the individual features of the gasification plan.
How is the construction of the gas pipeline (supplying a gas branch to the house)
With an approved project, you must contact a company that deals with similar work (necessarily with a state license). If the estimate compiled by the company suits both parties, then an agreement is concluded to carry out the relevant work.
It is necessary to indicate in the contract that the final payment will be made only after the completion of all work, and their acceptance by the official commission.
Upon completion of the installation work, executive production and technical documentation is drawn up, which must be approved by the commission. After successfully connecting the gas branch to the house, you can immediately conclude an agreement for the installation of equipment that will be connected (boiler, stove, etc.).
Commissioning work must be carried out exclusively by gas specialists
The end of gasification (gas connection to the house) is also an important stage
At the final stage of gasification of the house, it remains to be instructed on the safe use of gas equipment, conduct a trial run, and conclude an agreement for seasonal maintenance of the system. If a gas tank is installed, then it is necessary to conclude an agreement for the systematic supply of gas.
The last "touch" is to give the project documentation (or an approved copy) for safekeeping in the archive, in case later redevelopment is needed or any clarifications are required.
Video description
Visually about the progress of work and the cost of gasification at home, see the following video:
What has changed in the rules for gasification of a private house
Until 2016, it was quite difficult to even roughly predict how much it would cost to connect gas to a private house, as there was no legislative regulation and control. This led to the fact that monopolists could single-handedly set the timing of gasification and its cost. But, with the adoption of new laws, the maximum time for gasification was limited to one and a half years.
It is difficult to name the specific amount that all the work will cost without a finished project even now, but at least a price range of 20-50 thousand rubles has been fixed for bringing the gas pipeline to the site, plus installation work inside it.
The cost and timing of the approval and implementation of a gasification project for a private house are now regulated by law. This means that the party ordering the services can now take a more active role in monitoring the work and demand that they be completed on time.
Video description
What other questions arise about the cost of connection, described in the video:
Conclusion
Although gasification of a private house is a long, tedious, and expensive process, its importance cannot be overestimated. Everyone who has the opportunity to gasify their homes does it first of all, especially since with the adoption of new laws, the population has the opportunity to predict the timing of the work.
