Gas Shut Off, a Leak Check? Orange County Gas Line Repair and Installation
Orange County's licensed plumbers find and repair gas leaks, gets service restored after the gas company shuts it off, checks old lines, and installs gas lines for BBQs, fire pits, fireplaces, ranges, and dryers. Every job ends with a pressure test, and you get the price before we start.
- Leak Checks
- Repairs After a Shutoff
- BBQ and Fireplace Lines
- Upfront Pricing
Smell Gas Right Now? Do This First
Gas safety comes before any repair. If you smell gas inside, don't wait to see if it goes away.
- Leave the house now. Take everyone with you, including pets.
- Don't touch switches, phones, or anything that can spark inside the house. That includes lights, the garage door opener, and the thermostat.
- Don't try to find the leak yourself and don't relight anything.
- Call SoCalGas at 1-800-427-2200 from outside, or 911 if anyone is in danger or there is damage.
- Then call us. The gas company makes it safe. We repair the line on your side of the meter so service can be restored.
Gas Company Shut Off Your Gas? Here's How Service Gets Restored
When SoCalGas finds a leak in your home's piping or at an appliance, they shut off the gas to that appliance or the whole house and leave a notice. Their job ends at making it safe. Repairing the gas lines on your property is up to the homeowner, and that's where we come in.
| Step | What happens |
|---|---|
| 1. Gas company shuts it off | The leak is made safe and a notice is left |
| 2. We find the leak | Pressure test and leak detection on your lines and connectors |
| 3. We repair it | Replace the bad fitting, connector, valve, or section of pipe |
| 4. We test the system | Pressure test to confirm the whole line holds |
| 5. Permit and inspection if required | Some repairs need a city inspection before gas is restored |
| 6. Gas is turned back on | The gas company restores service and relights appliances, or we relight where allowed |
No hot water, no stove, no heat? Tell us what the notice says when you call. It tells us where the leak was found and what needs to be fixed.
Gas off and waiting on a repair?
We can come out today, fix the leak, and test the line.
Call (949) 804-1047Gas Leak Detection and Gas Line Inspections
Not every gas call is an emergency. Many homeowners just want to know their lines are safe.
When to get your gas lines checked
- You smell gas faintly now and then, especially near an appliance
- The lines look rusty or corroded, especially outdoors
- You bought an older home and don't know the condition of the gas piping
- You are selling and the buyer wants proof there are no leaks
- An appliance was moved, replaced, or bumped
- After an earthquake or major work near your gas lines
What a gas leak check includes
- Pressure test of the gas system to see if it holds
- Electronic leak detector and soap test at fittings, valves, and connectors
- Visual check of piping, connectors, and shutoff valves at each appliance
- Written results you can keep or share with an agent, buyer, or insurer
- Repair price on the spot if we find a leak
Worried about carbon monoxide? Gas appliances that aren't venting properly can produce carbon monoxide. We check water heater venting and connections as part of every gas inspection. Every home with gas appliances should have working CO alarms, and we can point out where they're needed.
Gas Line Repair
Leaking Fittings and Valves
Threaded joints and old shutoff valves loosen and corrode over time. We replace the fitting or valve and retest.
Old Appliance Connectors
Older uncoated brass connectors behind stoves, dryers, and water heaters can crack. We replace them with coated flexible connectors and a proper shutoff valve.
Rusty or Corroded Outdoor Lines
Gas pipe running outside along the house rusts, especially near the ground and in coastal air. Surface rust can be cleaned and coated. Deep corrosion means replacing that section.
Damaged Buried Lines
Lines to a BBQ, fire pit, pool heater, or detached garage get hit during digging or landscaping. We locate the damage and repair or replace the line.
Sections That Need Replacing
When a line is too far gone to patch, we replace it with new piping that meets current California code.
Gas Line Installation and Appliance Hookups
| Hookup | What's involved |
|---|---|
| BBQ and outdoor kitchen | Run a line from your house piping to the grill, with a shutoff at the BBQ |
| Fire pit and fire table | Outdoor line, often underground, with a shutoff |
| Gas fireplace or fireplace insert | Line to the fireplace with a key valve or shutoff |
| Gas range or cooktop | New line or new connector and shutoff |
| Gas dryer | Line to the laundry area with a shutoff |
| Gas water heater | Line sizing for tank or tankless units |
| Pool and spa heater | Larger line to handle the heater's demand |
| Patio heater | Fixed outdoor line where a portable tank won't do |
Line sizing matters. Every gas appliance needs enough gas to run right. Adding a tankless water heater upgrade, a big outdoor kitchen, or a pool heater to an old line can starve the other appliances. We check the total load on your system before adding anything.
Remodel and renovation gas work. Moving a range, adding an island cooktop, or remodeling a kitchen or laundry room? We reroute the gas lines and coordinate with your contractor.
Small offices and commercial spaces. We also handle gas connections for offices, shops, and small commercial kitchens.
Gas Fireplace Won't Light? Gas Side or Fireplace Side
A fireplace that won't light is either not getting gas or has a problem in the fireplace unit itself.
Check first:
- Is the gas key valve on the wall or floor fully open?
- Is the shutoff valve inside the fireplace open?
- Do other gas appliances in the house work?
If the stove and water heater work but the fireplace doesn't, the problem is between the main line and the fireplace, or in the fireplace's pilot and valve. We test whether gas is reaching the fireplace and fix the line, valve, or connection. For problems inside the fireplace unit's controls, we tell you if a fireplace technician is needed.
New BBQ, fire pit, or fireplace line?
We'll size it, run it, test it, and get it ready to light.
Call (949) 804-1047Earthquake Gas Shutoff Valves
An earthquake (seismic) gas shutoff valve closes automatically during strong shaking, which helps prevent fires from broken gas lines. Some California cities require one when a home is sold or remodeled. Check with your city or ask us when you call. We install them at the meter on the house side.
Gas Line Repair and Installation Cost in Orange County
| Service | Typical Range |
|---|---|
| Gas leak check and pressure test | $150 — $350 |
| Gas leak repair (fitting, valve, or connector) | $200 — $600 |
| Appliance connector and shutoff replacement | $150 — $300 |
| Hookup to an existing gas stub | $150 — $400 |
| New gas line to BBQ or fire pit | $500 — $1,600 |
| New gas line to a fireplace | $500 — $1,500 |
| New gas line to a range or dryer | $400 — $1,300 |
| Outdoor or buried line section replacement | $800 — $3,000 |
| Earthquake gas shutoff valve | $400 — $900 |
What moves the price: the length of the run, indoor vs. outdoor vs. underground, wall and floor access, line sizing, and permits. You get the full price before we start.
Gas Line FAQs
The gas company responds to leaks and makes them safe, and it maintains the lines up to the meter. Gas piping on your side of the meter, including the lines to your appliances, is the homeowner's responsibility to repair.
New gas lines and most gas line changes need a city permit and inspection in California. Small repairs like replacing an appliance connector usually don't. We tell you which applies and handle the permit when it's needed.
Yes. After a gas leak check, we give you written results you can share with a buyer, an agent, or an insurer.
Light surface rust usually isn't, but it should be cleaned and coated so it doesn't get worse. Flaking, pitted, or swollen pipe should be checked and replaced before it leaks.
Gas work should be done by a licensed professional. A bad connection can leak slowly for weeks before anyone notices. We connect it, test it, and make sure it has a shutoff.
A simple hookup takes an hour or two. A new line to a BBQ, fire pit, or fireplace usually takes half a day to a day, plus inspection time if a permit is needed.
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Gas off, a leak to fix, or a line to run?
Call now. We fix it, test it, and get your gas back on.
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