Home gas leaks can be extremely dangerous. You can’t see the leak and you can’t hear it. The accumulation of gas in the air is not only a health risk, but it can also lead to disastrous results and ruin your home.
The only way to detect gas leak is by smelling it. That’s exactly the reason why sulfur-like odor is added to natural gas. But truth is that we need to prevent the leak before it starts. Once we smell the leak, it’s already an emergency situation.
Proper gas line installation by licensed professionals is essential for your safety. It can be simple to install with the right planning, but the proper installation requires acknowledgement of standard gas code and installation processes. If you have a fireplace, gas stove, water heater or furnace that uses gas, you must consult with an expert who knows the ins and outs of installing or repairing a gas line properly.
Your responsibility for your gas line comprises not only the in-house line but also the outside line. Gas leaks outside the home are dangerous as well. Most gas lines coming into the home are buried underground. Before doing any job that requires digging outside, homeowners should call their local utilities so lines can be marked before digging begins.
Gas line repair in the case of emergencies always requires a professional plumber and a plumbing permit. You should never attempt to repair a gas line yourself. We will arrive as soon as possible, repair the leak and get your gas turned back on. With over 20 years’ experience, we are your best guarantee that your gas installation and maintenance is in good hands.
Typically, when a gas line fails it is due to one of the following causes: deteriorating old materials, objects that affect or damage the gas line, plants and tree roots, environmental collapses.
The material your gas line piping is made of will have a strong effect on how long your gas line lasts. Older pipes made of black steel and wrapped steel lasts for years but when they fail, the gas line needs to be repaired or replaced. Today's gas line pipes are made of strong and durable plastic and are engineered to last for many years.
If you need to replace your gas line, give us a call! We can install or insert gas lines properly and safely, at extremely affordable prices.