Finding a Plumber for Gas Pipe Installation or Repair

If you need gas pipes installed or repaired on your property, you’ll need to hire a qualified plumber. This is a job for a certified professional because of the seriousness of dealing with flammable gas. Master plumbers do more than come and fix your water pipes, a broken garbage disposer or fix sewer lines. Natural gas pipes fall within the area of expertise of many plumbers, although not all people who call themselves plumbers can safely work with gas lines.

Who Can Safely Do Gas Pipe Installation and Repair?

Not all plumbers are properly trained in gas lines, so it’s imperative that you hire a licensed plumber, not a handyman, general contractor, or apprentice plumber. The professionals you need to work with have a California C-36 Plumbing Contractor license. If natural gas line installation is incorrect, the results could be devastating, costly and harmful. An apprentice working under the direction of a licenced plumber can be a safe choice, as long as the overseeing licenced plumber is involved and engaged in what is happening, checking the work before gas is turned back on.

Are These Gas Lines My Responsibility?

Your gas company is in charge of maintaining gas lines up to your meter. The entire gas system on the home side of the meter is the homeowner’s responsibility. A licensed plumber should always be called in to repair systems that use natural gas. This can include your home’s water heater, stove, fireplace, outdoor grill and even some heated pools. If you believe the problem is on the far side of your meter, notify your gas company immediately.

If suspect there may be a gas leak in your home, turn off your natural gas at the meter. Then call a certified plumber immediately. Don’t attempt to diagnose or fix a natural gas problem yourself, including gas pipe installation. Working around gas is dangerous and should always be handled by a professional.

Call Landa Plumbing today for your natural gas line needs.