Gas Line Repair

A gas line problem means a homeowner has noticed a rotten-egg smell, heard a hiss near an appliance, or seen a yellow flame on a stove or water heater. This is a situation that calls for immediate action. We treat every call as urgent because a leak can lead to fire or health risks. Our crew arrives ready to shut off the supply and assess the issue.

We locate the leak using a combination of soap-and-water spray on joints and fittings, and sometimes a handheld gas sniffer. Once found, we isolate the section and purge the line. Repairs involve cutting out damaged black iron or corrugated stainless steel tubing, threading new pipe, and applying pipe dope or Teflon tape. Every connection gets a pressure test with a manometer to confirm zero leakage before we turn the gas back on.

The scope of a gas line repair changes with the pipe material — old black iron can corrode inside, while flex tubing can be pinched or punctured. Access matters: a line inside a finished wall takes more time to open and patch than one in an open crawlspace. The number of appliances on the line affects the sizing of replacement pipe. These factors shift the labor and materials needed, but the safety checks stay the same.

On the day of the repair, we lay down drop cloths and use a fan to clear any lingering gas before work starts. We shut off the gas at the meter and ask you to keep pets and kids away from the work area. After the repair, we test every appliance connection, relight pilot lights, and clean up debris. You do not need to do anything except let us know if you smell gas again in the following days.

We also check the gas pressure at the appliance to ensure it is within the manufacturer's range. If the line is undersized for a new appliance, we may recommend an upgrade to prevent future issues. We always cap any unused outlets to eliminate potential leak points. Our goal is to leave the system as safe as it was when first installed, if not safer.