Gas line work covers everything from a suspected leak to installing a new line for an appliance like a range or a tankless water heater. In Lakewood's older homes, original gas lines and fittings from the 1950s sometimes need updating to safely support current appliances, and any suspected leak is treated as the emergency it is.
If you smell gas, specifically a rotten-egg odor added intentionally to make leaks detectable, leave the house immediately and call from outside, then call your gas utility's emergency line before calling us. Once the area is confirmed safe, our licensed technicians can locate and repair the actual source. For non-emergency work, like adding a line for a new gas water heater or an outdoor appliance, we handle installation and permitting-related documentation.
Many homes in Lakewood's original 1950s construction still have gas fittings and shutoff valves from that era, and appliance requirements have changed considerably since then. Even without an active leak, an older fitting is worth having assessed before connecting a new high-demand appliance, since matching an outdated connection to modern equipment isn't always straightforward. All work follows NFPA 54, the National Fuel Gas Code, and California's adopted amendments to it.
Why Call Us For This
Licensed Gas Work
Gas line installation and repair performed under California's C-36 classification, which covers this scope.
24/7 Emergency Response
A suspected leak gets immediate dispatch, not a scheduled slot.
Appliance Hookup Expertise
New lines for ranges, water heaters, and outdoor appliances, sized and installed to code.
Upfront Pricing
A flat price before any work begins, for both emergency and scheduled jobs.
Signs You Need This Service
Rotten-Egg Smell
The added odorant in natural gas, meant to make even a small leak noticeable. Leave the area and call from outside.
Hissing Sound Near A Gas Appliance Or Line
Worth immediate attention even without an obvious odor.
Dead Or Dying Vegetation Near An Underground Line
Can indicate an underground gas leak affecting soil conditions.
Pilot Light That Won't Stay Lit
Not always a leak, but worth having checked, since it can also indicate a supply issue.
Smell Gas Or Need A New Line?
Suspected leaks get 24/7 emergency dispatch.
How It Works
Call
For a suspected leak, leave the area first, then call your utility and us.
Locate
Licensed technicians confirm and locate the source once the area is safe.
Repair Or Install
A flat price before any work begins, whether repair or new installation.
Test
Full pressure test on any repaired or new line before we leave.
What This Typically Costs
Depends on scope: a fitting repair costs far less than running a new line for an appliance.
Common Questions
Leave the house immediately without operating any switches or appliances, call your gas utility's emergency line from outside, and then call us. Do not attempt to locate the leak yourself.
Yes, we install new lines sized correctly for the appliance, along with any required shutoff valves.
Original fittings and connections can degrade over decades, and appliance requirements have changed since the 1950s, so it's worth having an older system checked, especially before adding a new appliance.
We can provide the documentation needed for permitting; specific permit requirements vary by scope of work and are worth confirming with the city before larger installations, and we can point you to the right department for that.
Our emergency line runs 24/7 for exactly this situation. That said, your gas utility's own emergency line should be your first call after leaving the property, since they can also remotely check and shut off service if needed. We coordinate our response accordingly.
If a gas line issue is related to a water heater installation, see water heater repair for that connected service. Businesses and homeowners near Carson's industrial corridor can check our Carson service page for coverage in that area.