Not every gas line problem is a full-blown emergency. A lot of the repair work we do in Cerritos is steady, careful fixing of piping that has aged: a union that weeps a little gas, a valve that no longer seals, a section of pipe with rust where it passes through a damp wall. Left alone, small leaks like these usually get worse.
Many homes around Cerritos were built in the 1960s and 1970s, and plenty of the original gas piping is still in place. We repair what can be repaired and tell you plainly when a section is too far gone, so you can decide on a fix that lasts.
What our gas line repair service includes
- Leak detection on the full system from the meter to each appliance
- Replacing leaking unions, couplings, elbows and tees
- Swapping out shut-off valves that no longer close or seal
- Cutting out and replacing corroded or damaged pipe sections
- Repairing gas lines in attics, garages, crawlspaces and exterior walls
- A full pressure test after the work so you know the system is tight
How the job works, step by step
- Describe the problemYou tell us what you noticed and where. We ask a few questions about the age of the house and the appliances on the line.
- Locate every leakWe test the whole system, not just the spot you noticed, because older piping often has more than one weak joint.
- Explain the optionsWe show you what failed and walk through the cost factors, such as how much pipe is involved and how hard it is to reach.
- Repair and testWe make the repair with fittings rated for gas, then pressure test the system before relighting appliances.
Signs your gas line needs repair
- A gas smell that comes and goes near the same spot
- Rust, flaking or green corrosion on visible gas pipe or fittings
- A shut-off valve handle that will not turn or does not stop the flow
- A higher gas bill without any change in how you use your appliances
- Bubbles when soapy water is applied to a fitting during a check
When to call us
Call us when you notice a gas smell that keeps returning, visible corrosion on gas piping, or a valve that no longer works. These are the early stages of a leak, and repairing them now is simpler than dealing with an emergency later.
It is also a good time to call before remodeling a kitchen or laundry room. If walls are going to be opened anyway, it costs less to repair or reroute old gas piping while everything is exposed.
Strong smell of gas? Leave the house first and call 911 or your gas utility from outside. Then call us for the repair.
