Repairs make sense up to a point. When a house has had several leaks in a few years, when the pipe shows rust along long stretches, or when a remodel has added appliances the original piping was never sized for, replacing the line is usually the smarter choice.
Repiping does not always mean the whole house. Often we replace one run, such as the line to the kitchen or the section that passes through a damp exterior wall, and leave sound piping in place. We show you what we found and why we recommend each part of the job.
What our gas line replacement & repiping service includes
- A full inspection and pressure test of the existing gas system
- A replacement plan that keeps sound pipe and replaces the problem sections
- Removing or abandoning old corroded pipe the safe way
- New piping sized for your current and planned appliances
- New shut-off valves and connectors at every appliance on the new line
- Pressure testing of the finished system and relighting every appliance
How the job works, step by step
- Inspect and testWe test the existing system and look at the condition of the pipe wherever it is visible.
- Plan the replacementWe map the new route, decide which sections to keep and explain the cost factors for each option.
- Replace the pipingWe install the new line in stages so you have gas back as soon as possible, often the same day for smaller jobs.
- Test and restoreThe finished system is pressure tested, each appliance is reconnected and every pilot is relit.
Signs it may be time to replace your gas line
- Several leaks in different spots over the last few years
- Rust or corrosion along long stretches of exposed gas pipe
- Original piping in a home built in the 1950s, 1960s or 1970s that has never been updated
- Weak burner flames when the dryer, heater and water heater run at the same time
- A remodel that is adding appliances the original line was not sized for
When to call us
Call us if you are tired of repairing the same system over and over, or if a home inspection flagged corroded gas piping during a sale. We can tell you whether targeted replacement will solve it or whether a larger repipe makes more sense.
If you are planning a remodel, call before the walls are closed. Replacing gas piping while framing is exposed saves the cost of opening finished walls later.
Strong smell of gas? Leave the house first and call 911 or your gas utility from outside. Then call us for the repair.
