Gas leaks are emergencies, don't wait. Our plumbers inspect and repair gas lines connected to water heaters and appliances throughout Riverside County.
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The Service
Gas Line Inspection & Repair
$50 off any plumbing repair, plus a free plumbing inspection with any scheduled service call. AAA, Costco, Sam’s Club and Lowe’s member discounts also available. See all current specials.
Every gas repair is pressure tested before service is restored, never assumed.
Gas Line Inspection
If you smell rotten eggs or sulfur, hear a hissing sound near a gas appliance, or see higher-than-normal gas bills with no explanation, inspection of the gas connections to your water heater and indoor appliances for leaks is suggested.
Once a gas leak is identified and the utility has secured the supply line, a plumber will repair or replace the gas connections at your water heater, dryer, range, or other appliances, properly and safely.
Gas work follows a strict order, and the sequence exists for good reason. The utility company always comes first, because they control the meter and the supply into your home. Once they have shut off supply and cleared the area, a licensed plumber handles the appliance-side lines and connections inside the house.
1. You and the Utility First
Leave the building, avoid switches and flames, and call your gas utility emergency line from outside. They respond around the clock, shut off supply, and determine whether the leak is on their equipment or yours. This step is never skipped.
2. Locate the Leak on Your Side
Once the property is cleared, the plumber tests appliance connections, flex lines, valves, and fittings serving your water heater, range, dryer, furnace, and any outdoor gas appliances, using electronic detection and leak solution to find the exact point.
3. Repair or Replace the Connection
Corroded flex connectors, failed valves, and damaged fittings are replaced with code-compliant components. Older rigid connections that have been disturbed frequently need replacement rather than resealing.
4. Pressure Test Before Restoring Service
The repaired section is pressure tested and held to confirm no gas escapes. Nothing is restored until that test passes, and you should always expect the test to be performed rather than assumed.
Gas appliance work frequently overlaps with water heater service, since the connection at the heater is one of the most common failure points. See water heater service. Inspection and repair price ranges are on our pricing page.
Warning Signs
How to Recognize a Gas Leak
Natural gas is odorless in its natural state. Utilities add mercaptan, a sulfur compound, specifically so that leaks announce themselves. That rotten egg smell is a deliberate safety feature, and it should always be treated as real rather than dismissed.
Not every leak is large enough to smell, though. Slow leaks at an appliance connection can persist for months, showing up as an unexplained increase in your gas bill or as vague physical symptoms that improve whenever you leave the house.
A smell of rotten eggs or sulfur anywhere in or around the home
A hissing or whistling sound near a gas line, meter, or appliance connection
Headaches, dizziness, nausea, or fatigue that improve when you go outside
A gas bill noticeably higher than usual with no change in how you use gas
Dead or dying grass and plants in a line or patch above an underground gas line
A gas flame burning orange or yellow rather than steady blue
Soot or scorch marks around an appliance or its vent
If you notice the smell, sound, or physical symptoms right now, stop reading and leave the building. Do not operate light switches, garage door openers, or phones inside, and do not light anything. Call your gas utility emergency line from a safe distance outside. Call us once the utility has cleared the property and you need the appliance-side lines inspected or repaired.
Why Choose Us
Why Homeowners Choose Plumber Pro Services
Straightforward, Upfront Pricing
You get a clear price before any work begins and you approve it first, so there are never surprises on the invoice. No hidden trip charges, no mystery line items, and no pressure to buy work you did not ask for. Want a ballpark before you call? See our price estimates for typical Riverside County plumbing costs.
Real Diagnostics, Not Guesswork
Sewer camera inspections, electronic leak detection, and pressure testing find the true source of the problem before anyone picks up a wrench. That means you fix the actual issue the first time and never pay for repairs you don't need. You can see the evidence yourself before approving any work.
Repairs Done Right the First Time
From slab leak repairs and repiping to full sewer mainline replacements, every job is completed to code by an experienced, licensed plumber and backed by the plumber's workmanship guarantee. Quality parts, clean workmanship, and a job site left the way it was found.
Local & Accountable
The plumbers we work with live and work right here in Riverside County. They know local homes, local soil, local water, and local code requirements, and their reputation in this community is everything. When your neighbor asks who did the work, they want you to have a good answer.
Fast Response When It Matters
Burst pipes, sewage backups, and failed water heaters can't wait until next week. Calls are answered by a real person and urgent problems are prioritized, with same-day service available for most emergencies across Riverside County.
Licensed, Insured & Background-Checked
Every plumber dispatched to your home is state licensed and fully insured. You are letting someone into your house, and that should never be a gamble. Professional, courteous technicians who explain the problem in plain English, not scare tactics.
FAQ
Common Questions
The most obvious sign is the smell of rotten eggs or sulfur. Natural gas is odorless, but utility companies add a chemical odorant. Other signs include a hissing sound near gas lines, dead or dying vegetation over an underground line, higher-than-normal gas bills, or feeling dizzy and nauseous indoors.
Leave the building immediately. Do not turn lights on or off, don't use your phone inside, don't light any flames. Once outside and at a safe distance, call your gas utility's emergency line. Once the area has been cleared and deemed safe by the utility, call us to inspect and repair the gas lines connected to your water heater or appliances.
Yes, licensed plumbers handle gas line inspection, repair, and replacement for gas connections to water heaters, dryers, ranges, and other appliances. Main gas meters and utility lines are the utility company's responsibility. If your appliance gas connections are suspect after a utility inspection, that's where a licensed plumber comes in.
Inspection with pressure testing generally runs $150 to $350, and repairs to appliance gas connections typically fall between $250 and $800 depending on what has to be replaced and how accessible it is. Larger gas line work is priced after inspection. See our pricing page, and you always approve the exact price first.
Always the gas company first, every time. They respond as an emergency service, they control the meter and the supply line into your home, and their inspection determines whether the problem is on their equipment or yours. A plumber handles the lines and connections on your side of the meter after the utility has made the property safe.
The most common causes are corroded or aging flex connectors at appliances, connections loosened when an appliance was moved or replaced, failed shutoff valves, deteriorating pipe thread sealant, and physical damage from digging near an underground line. Appliance connections are by far the most frequent point of failure.
A general guideline is every few years for an older home, and specifically whenever you install or move a gas appliance, buy a home with gas service, or notice any of the warning signs above. Inspection is inexpensive relative to the risk, which is why it is worth doing before there is a reason to suspect a problem.
Plus Jurupa Valley, Norco, Perris, Wildomar, Lake Elsinore, Canyon Lake and San Jacinto. We cover western Riverside County and do not travel east of Hemet. Call (951) 579-7318
Gas Line Problem?
Once the area is safe, call us to inspect and repair your gas line connections.
