If you smell gas right now: leave the house, don't switch lights or appliances on or off, and call SDG&E or 911 from outside. Once the utility has made the area safe, we handle the repair on your side of the meter.

Gas Line Repair

Gas piping in a house runs from the meter to every appliance that burns gas: furnace, water heater, range, dryer, fireplace and anything outside. We find leaks with pressure testing and electronic detectors, replace corroded or damaged sections, and pressure-test the system again before the gas goes back on.

Gas leak detection and repair
Corroded or damaged pipe replacement
Replacing old uncoated brass appliance connectors
Bonding for corrugated stainless steel tubing (CSST)
Shutoff valve replacement

New Gas Lines and Hookups

With the weather Carlsbad gets, a lot of our gas work happens outdoors: built-in barbecues, outdoor kitchens, fire pits and fire tables, patio heaters and pool or spa heaters. Inside, we run lines for gas ranges and dryers and upsize lines for tankless water heaters, which need far more gas than a standard tank.

Outdoor kitchen and barbecue gas lines
Fire pit and fire table lines
Pool and spa heater lines
Gas range and dryer hookups
Line sizing and upgrades for tankless water heaters

Permits and Digging

Most new gas piping in Carlsbad needs a city permit and an inspection, and underground runs mean calling 811 so buried utilities are marked before anyone digs. We size every new line for the total load of the appliances on it, so adding a fire pit doesn't starve the furnace or water heater.

Our Gas Line Process

Assess

Test for leaks or measure the load for the new appliance

Plan

Size the pipe and map the route from the meter

Install

Repair or run the line and fit shutoffs and connectors

Test

Pressure-test, light the appliances and check for leaks

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a gas leak smell like?

Natural gas has an added odor that smells like rotten eggs or sulfur. If you notice it, leave the house and call the gas company or 911 from outside before calling a plumber.

Can my existing gas line handle a tankless water heater?

Often not. Tankless units draw much more gas than a tank heater, so the line from the meter usually needs to be checked and frequently upsized.

Do I need a permit to add a gas line for a fire pit?

In most cases, yes. New gas piping generally needs a permit and an inspection, and we take care of that as part of the job.

Gas Line Repair in Carlsbad: Leak Repair and New Gas Line Installation