We repair, extend and connect the gas lines that feed your stove, water heater, dryer, furnace and other gas appliances. Every job starts by finding the actual problem, and before the gas goes back on, we check the work for leaks.
Gas piping runs out of sight, through walls, crawl spaces, attics and underground. Problems usually show up as a faint sulfur smell near an appliance, a burner that won't light evenly, a hissing sound near a connection or a line damaged during remodeling. We trace the line from the meter side to the appliance and isolate the section where the problem sits. That lets us repair what's failing instead of guessing.
Not every gas job is a repair. Homeowners also call us when they switch from an electric range to gas, add a dryer or outdoor grill, relocate an appliance during a kitchen remodel or replace an old flexible connector. We size and route the new piping for the appliance it will feed, make the connections and test the full run before anything gets lit.
We shut off the affected section, test fittings and joints with a leak-detection solution, and pinpoint where gas is escaping. The failed fitting, valve or pipe section is then replaced and retested.
We connect ranges, dryers, water heaters and furnaces with the right shutoff valve and connector for each appliance. Old or kinked flexible connectors are swapped out so the connection is sound.
When an appliance moves or a new one is added, we plan the route from the existing line and install the new piping. The extended system is pressure-tested as a whole, not just at the new section.
Gas line work leaves little room for shortcuts, so we follow the same sequence on every job: isolate, inspect, repair, then test. A connection is never left half-finished or untested. We explain what failed and why, so you understand what was replaced and what was left alone.
Before we start, we walk you through what we found, what the work involves and anything that could change the scope, such as access behind finished walls or a line that turns out to be undersized for a new appliance. When the work is done, we show you the shutoff valves and confirm each appliance on the line lights and runs as it should. If you're ready to have a gas problem looked at or a new line planned, give us a call.
Straight answers to what homeowners ask before calling a gas line plumber.
What should I do if I smell gas in my house?
Leave the house right away and don't flip switches, use your phone indoors or light anything. Once you're outside, call your gas utility or 911. After the utility has made the area safe, we can find and repair the source of the leak.
Can you run a gas line for a new stove or dryer?
Yes. We extend a branch from your existing gas piping to the appliance location, install a shutoff valve and connector, and leak-test the line before the appliance is used. We also confirm the line is sized to supply the appliance along with everything else on the system.
How do you find where a gas line is leaking?
We test joints, valves and connectors with a leak-detection solution and pressure-test sections of the line to narrow down the location. Once the leak is found, the failed part is replaced and the line is tested again.
What affects the cost of gas line work?
The main factors are the length of the run, how easy the route is to reach, whether walls or flooring have to be opened, the number of fittings and valves involved, and whether a permit is required. A short connector replacement costs far less than a new line through finished space.
Do gas line projects need a permit?
It depends on the scope. New gas runs and added appliances commonly require a permit and inspection, while some minor repairs may not. Describe your project when you call and we'll discuss what applies to it.
Tell us what you're noticing or what you plan to add, and we'll explain how we'd approach the gas line work at your home in San Jose.