Gas line repair in San Antonio, TX
Gas odor means get everyone outside and call the gas utility or 911 from the yard. After the utility clears it, we track down the leak, fix it and prove the system tight before pilots relight.
Signs you need this
- Rotten egg smell
- Hissing near a gas line or appliance
- Dead patch of grass over a buried line
- Gas service shut off by the utility
Why it happens
Most gas leaks we find are at a loosened union, an aged flex connector, a valve stem or a stretch of rusted black iron. After the utility locks off a meter for a leak, service normally stays off until the line is fixed and holds a pressure test. That repair and test is our part.
Gas lines in older south side homes are often black iron pipe running through the attic, the crawlspace or under the slab, connected to appliances with flex connectors. Over decades, connectors crack, fittings loosen with vibration, and buried pipe rusts. Once we find the leak, we decide with you whether to fix one spot or replace a longer run. For buried and corroded lines, replacement is often the safer choice. Every repair ends with a pressure test that has to hold before we relight anything, so you know the system is tight before it goes back into service.
What we check first
- Leak location with detection equipment
- Fittings, valves and connectors
- Pressure test of the system
- Condition of buried or exposed lines
Your options
Fitting or connector repair
For leaks at a connection.
Section replacement
For corroded or damaged pipe.
Line replacement
For older systems with multiple problems.
Before we get there
- Leave the house if you smell gas
- Call the gas utility or 911 from outside
- Do not relight anything yourself
What affects the price
Fitting and connector repairs are quick. Replacing corroded or buried pipe costs more. The pressure test and any inspection needed to restore service are included in the quote.
If your gas utility has red-tagged your meter or appliance, we can make the repair and run the test needed to get service restored.
Gas line repair questions
What should I do if I smell gas?
Get everyone out, skip the light switches and lighters, and phone the gas utility or 911 once you are in the yard.
Can you restore my gas service?
We make repairs and run the pressure test. The utility turns the meter back on.
Do you work on gas lines at night?
Yes, once the utility has made the area safe.
How long until my gas is back on?
Once the repair passes the test, the utility can restore service, often the same day.