Gas line repair and installation in Sacramento, CA
If you smell gas, leave the house first and call PG&E or 911 from outside.
Once the utility has cleared an emergency, we find and repair gas leaks, run new lines for ranges, dryers, fireplaces, barbecues and tankless heaters, and pressure test every line before it is put into service.
What gas line services covers
Gas piping work covers leak repair, new appliance lines and upsizing lines for larger appliances. Every job ends with a pressure test, and new lines are sized for the total load in the house so one appliance does not starve another.
We use black iron, coated flexible gas pipe or approved fittings as the job and code require, with sediment traps and shutoffs at each appliance.
Signs it is time to call
- Smell of gasLeave first, call PG&E or 911, then call us for repairs.
- New gas applianceRange, dryer, BBQ or fireplace needing a line.
- Tankless conversionUsually needs a larger gas line.
- Hissing near a meter or appliancePossible leak; get out and call.
- Old flexible connectorsUncoated brass connectors should be replaced.
Appliance connections at the low end; longer runs and tankless upsizing toward the top. Every price is confirmed on site before work starts.
What moves the price
| Factor | How it affects the job |
|---|---|
| Length of run | Longer lines take more pipe and time. |
| Pipe type | Black iron or coated flexible pipe. |
| Load | Upsizing for tankless or multiple appliances. |
| Permit | New gas piping usually needs one. |
See every typical range side by side in our Sacramento plumbing cost guide.
Gas Line Services in Sacramento: what we see locally
PG&E supplies natural gas across the Sacramento area while SMUD supplies electricity, so gas emergencies go to PG&E. Foothill homes around Garden Valley and Placerville often run on propane, which we also pipe.
Every gas line is pressure tested before any appliance is connected.
Older homes in Arden-Arcade and Carmichael frequently still have uncoated brass appliance connectors behind ranges and dryers. Those should be replaced, and we do it on any gas visit.
What you can safely do before we arrive
- If you smell gas, leave and call PG&E or 911 first.
- Note which appliances you want connected.
- Clear the area around the appliance and meter.
Gas Line Services questions
Do you turn the gas back on after PG&E shuts it off?
After repairs pass a pressure test, we can relight appliances. Some situations require PG&E to restore service at the meter.
Do gas lines need a permit?
New gas piping generally needs a permit and inspection, which we handle.
Can you run a line for an outdoor kitchen?
Yes, including buried lines to patios and barbecue islands.
Pipes, water & gas
How we handle gas line services
The same four steps on every visit, so you always know what happens next and what it costs.
Safety first
Confirm the utility has cleared any emergency.
Size and plan
Calculate the load and route.
Install or repair
Run pipe, install shutoffs and sediment traps.
Pressure test
Test, check for leaks and relight appliances.
Keep going
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A John's plumber answers (916) 602-0883 day and night, tells you how to stop the damage, and quotes the repair before any work starts.