Gas Lines
Gas line repair and installation
Gas line repair covers leaks and damaged pipe from the meter to your appliances. It also includes new lines for ranges, grills, fire pits and pool heaters. If you smell gas, leave the house first and call your gas utility or 911 from outside. A plumber repairs the line and pressure-tests it before gas is restored.
- Same-day service when a plumber is available
- Licensed local plumbers
- Quote before work
The gas utility owns the meter and the line to it; the piping after the meter is the homeowner's. Common plumbing work includes adding lines for ranges, dryers, generators, outdoor kitchens and fire features, and fixing corroded or damaged lines.
Tankless water heaters and pool heaters need a lot of gas, so line sizing matters.
Gas Line Repair at a glance
- Smell gas?
- Leave, then call the gas utility or 911
- Common add-ons
- Ranges, dryers, generators, outdoor kitchens
- Permit
- New gas lines usually need one
Signs you need gas line repair
- Rotten-egg smell (leave and call the gas utility or 911)
- Hissing near a gas line
- Dead vegetation along a gas line route
- Adding a gas appliance
How the plumber handles it
- 1
Safety first
The utility makes an immediate hazard safe. The plumber handles the repair.
- 2
Locate and repair
They find the leak with a gas detector and soap test, then repair or replace the pipe.
- 3
Pressure test
The line is tested, inspected as required, and the appliances are relit.
What affects the cost
Prices depend on what the plumber finds, so the plumber quotes on site. These are the main factors:
- Line length and route
- Yard vs. interior
- Sizing for new appliances
- Permit and inspection
Frequently asked questions
What should I do if I smell gas?
Leave the home right away. Don't flip switches or use a phone inside. Call your gas utility or 911 from a safe distance.
Where to get gas line repair
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Need gas line repair?
Same-day service when a plumber is available. One call connects you with a licensed plumber who serves your ZIP.