Overview
The usual culprits are a union that has backed off, a brittle yellow appliance connector, a cock valve worn at the stem or rusted pipe. Sulfur odor, a faint whistle by the stove or dryer, or a brown strip of lawn over a buried run are the giveaways. Leave the lights, the lighter and the detective work alone.
A utility crew that finds escaping gas locks the meter until the fault is fixed and the piping holds a test. We sniff out the exact spot, replace what failed and run that test so the meter can be unlocked. While on site we also look hard at aging steel runs in the attic or under the floor.
How we handle it
Safety first
Utility called, area cleared, gas off.
Locate the leak
Detection equipment and soap testing on fittings.
Repair and test
Fixed, pressure tested, ready for the utility to restore service.
What it costs
Tightening or replacing a fitting or connector is quick. Replacing corroded pipe, especially buried or under a slab, costs more. The pressure test needed for the utility to restore service is included.
Good to know
- Install a natural gas detector near gas appliances.
- Keep the area around the meter clear for utility access.
- Replace old uncoated brass connectors when you replace an appliance.
Got a red tag hanging on the meter or the water heater? Read us what it says when you call. We correct the problem and run the test the utility wants to see before it unlocks service.
Gas line repair questions
Gas smell in the house: what now?
Get out, touch no switches or flames, and phone the utility or 911 once you are in the yard.
Can you turn my gas back on?
We repair and test. The utility restores the meter.
Do you repair buried gas lines?
Yes, including replacing corroded runs.
Are flexible gas connectors safe?
Modern coated connectors are. Old uncoated brass ones should be replaced.