Overview
Each gas appliance in the home pulls fuel through one shared meter and trunk. Add a big new appliance without checking the line size, and everything on it can run short of fuel. That is why the first step is adding up the load of what you have and what you are adding, then sizing the pipe and confirming the meter can deliver it.
Depending on the path, we use threaded black steel or rated corrugated tubing, put a valve at every appliance and pressure check what we built. The city typically wants a permit and a sign-off for gas, and we book that. Yard runs go down to proper depth or get sleeved where they surface.
How we handle it
Size the load
All appliances added up against meter and pipe capacity.
Run the line
Proper material, route and shut-offs.
Test and inspect
Pressure test, then city inspection.
What it costs
Tapping an existing branch a few feet from the new range is the cheap end. Every extra foot, every wall it crosses and any trenching out to the patio raises it. City permit and inspection costs are written into the number up front.
Good to know
- Have appliance gas ratings ready, usually on a label or in the manual.
- Decide grill and fire pit spots before the patio is built.
- Ask about a quick-disconnect for a portable grill.
Backyard grills and fire features are everywhere in Alamo Ranch and Westover Hills. Get the fuel line in the ground before the patio slab goes down and nobody has to saw through new concrete.
Gas line installation questions
Can you run gas to my patio?
Sure. Grill stations, fire tables, patio heaters, full outdoor kitchens.
Does gas work need a permit?
Usually, yes. We take care of it.
Can you hook up a gas dryer?
Yes, and add a line if there is not one yet.
Can a generator run on natural gas?
Many standby generators do. The gas line has to be sized for the generator plus everything else on the meter.