Licensed gas line repair, installation, and leak detection across Sonoma and Marin. Permitted, code-compliant work from technicians trained specifically for gas systems — because this is the one job you don’t want done twice.
Don’t flip switches. Don’t use the phone inside. Get everyone out, then call PG&E’s 24-hour emergency line at 1-800-743-5000 from a safe location. Once the leak is stabilized and the area is safe, we’ll take it from there.
Gas leaks are rarely subtle — but they’re sometimes ignored because the signs feel small. They aren’t. Any one of these symptoms is reason to step away from the appliance, get the home ventilated, and call us.
Natural gas is odorless — utilities add a sulfur compound (mercaptan) so you can smell leaks. If you smell rotten eggs near an appliance or anywhere in the home, that’s a leak until proven otherwise.
A faint hiss near a gas appliance, meter, or buried gas line means pressurized gas is escaping. Even a small audible leak can build up to dangerous concentrations indoors over hours.
If grass or shrubs near a buried gas line are dying for no obvious reason — especially in a defined patch over the line’s path — gas is leaking into the soil. The plants are the warning system.
Unexplained dizziness, nausea, fatigue, or headaches that improve when you leave the house can be from gas exposure. If you suspect this, leave the home immediately and call 911 or PG&E first.
If your gas bill jumped without changes in usage, you may have a slow leak somewhere in the system. Slow leaks are dangerous because they don’t announce themselves — the bill is sometimes the only signal.
Gas appliances should burn clean blue flames. Yellow or orange flames, soot stains around appliances, or pilots that won’t stay lit can mean incomplete combustion — often caused by gas line or ventilation problems.
When in doubt, get out. Call us only after the area is confirmed safe.
Three things make gas line work especially common — and especially important — in Sonoma and Marin homes. Knowing which one applies to your house is the first step.
Many North Bay homes have gas lines installed in the 1960s and 70s. Original black iron pipe and older fittings corrode over time — especially at threaded joints. After 50+ years, even properly installed lines need inspection.
The North Bay sits on multiple fault lines. Even small earthquakes can stress gas line connections, crack joints, and disturb buried lines. This is why California requires earthquake-actuated automatic shutoff valves on many residential systems.
Adding a gas range, dryer, fireplace, outdoor grill, or pool heater requires new gas line work. So does converting from electric to gas (or vice versa). North Bay remodels and additions frequently need new line runs — and they need to be permitted.
Gas work is one of the most heavily regulated parts of plumbing — for good reason. Every service we perform is permitted with the city or county and signed off by an inspector. No exceptions.
Specialized electronic detectors and pressure tests pinpoint the exact location of a leak — even ones inside walls or buried in the yard. We find it precisely so we don’t tear up more than necessary to fix it.
Fix cracks, corrosion, or compromised joints with code-compliant materials and proper torque specifications. Pressure-tested before we close anything up — and re-inspected by the city before we’re done.
Run new gas lines for ranges, dryers, fireplaces, water heaters, outdoor kitchens, pool heaters, and patio firepits. Sized correctly for the appliance load and routed for safety and serviceability.
Replace old black iron, corroded steel, or non-compliant flexible connectors with modern code-approved materials. Common in older Petaluma, Santa Rosa, and San Rafael homes overdue for an upgrade.
Install new gas appliances, swap from electric to gas, or convert appliances from natural gas to propane and back. Includes proper shutoff valves, flexible connectors, and leak testing.
Suspected leaks, pilot light failures, and post-quake inspections handled around the clock. After PG&E confirms the area is safe, we step in to identify and repair the underlying issue — same day, every day.
Gas line work is one of the few jobs where there’s no “close enough.” It’s either right and safe, or it’s wrong and dangerous. Here’s how we make sure it’s the first one.
Not every plumber is qualified for gas work. Our techs are trained and certified specifically for gas systems — a separate skill set, with separate insurance, separate code knowledge, and zero tolerance for shortcuts.
Every gas job we do is pulled with a permit and signed off by a city or county inspector. The paper trail protects your insurance, your warranty, and the next person who buys your home.
Every repair, every install, every line gets pressure-tested before we close it up. We don’t walk away from gas work without proof the system holds.
We’ve worked alongside PG&E on hundreds of jobs across the North Bay. We know the local utility procedures, the inspection process, and exactly what code requires — so the job goes smoothly.
Get out of the home immediately. Do not flip switches, use the phone inside, or strike anything that could spark. Once everyone is safely outside, call PG&E’s 24-hour emergency line at 1-800-743-5000. PG&E will respond first to stabilize the leak. Once the home is confirmed safe, we’ll come out to identify the source and repair the line properly.
Almost always, yes. New gas line installation, replacement, and most major repairs require a permit and inspection in Sonoma and Marin counties. We pull the permit, schedule the inspection, and handle all paperwork. Permitted work protects your insurance, your home value, and any future buyer. Skipping the permit is illegal and creates real problems when you sell.
Costs vary by scope. Simple appliance hookups: $300–$700. Gas line repairs: $400–$1,500. New gas line installations (for an outdoor grill, fireplace, etc.): $500–$2,500. Whole-house gas line replacements: $4,000–$10,000+. Permit fees are usually $100–$400 on top, depending on jurisdiction. We give upfront written quotes after on-site inspection — not phone estimates that change at the end.
Yes. Outdoor kitchens, pool heaters, patio firepits, and exterior gas grills all need code-compliant gas line runs from the meter or main line. We size the line correctly for the appliance, route it through proper buried conduit where required, and install the appropriate shutoff valves at the connection. All work is permitted and inspected.
Yes — in either direction. Going from electric to gas means running new gas lines and installing proper shutoffs and connections. Converting away from gas means safely capping unused lines so they can’t leak in the future. We coordinate with electricians and HVAC contractors when needed. Common conversions: gas range to induction, gas water heater to heat pump, gas dryer to electric, and reverse.
Simple appliance hookups: 1–2 hours. Gas line repairs: 2–4 hours plus inspection scheduling. New line runs to a single appliance: half-day to full-day, plus permit and inspection time (typically 1–3 business days for inspection sign-off). We give you a specific timeline before we start, including realistic permit and inspection windows.
Suspected leak, planned install, or aging line you want inspected — we’ll handle it the right way. Permitted, pressure-tested, code-compliant. Always.
