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Gas lines in Norfolk, Winchester & Wilmington

Gas leak repair, once everyone is safe.

Smell gas? Get everyone out of the house first, then call your gas company or 911 from outside. Once the area is safe, our licensed plumbers find the leak, repair it and pressure-test the line.

Available in: Norfolk, Winchester & Wilmington

Gas leak repair

“I smell gas near the stove, but everything's turned off.”

Never ignore that smell. Leave first, then let the professionals find it.

Natural gas has a rotten-egg smell added so you notice leaks. Common sources are loose or corroded fittings, old flexible connectors behind ranges and dryers, damaged lines outside, and appliance valves. Once the gas company or fire department says it's safe, our plumbers find the exact leak, repair it and pressure-test the line before service is restored.

Our Norfolk general manager has repaired a leaking gas line in the middle of a snowstorm, working with Virginia Natural Gas to get the family's heat back. We work with your gas company in every branch, so the line is fixed, tested and ready to turn back on.

  • Rotten-egg smellLeave the house now
  • Hissing near a line or applianceLeave and call from outside
  • Dead patch of grass over a linePossible underground leak
  • Bubbles in standing water outsidePossible underground leak
  • Gas company shut off your serviceWe repair and test it
  • Gas bill higher than usualA small leak is possible
Do this first

Smell gas? Here's what to do.

Your safety comes before any repair. Follow these steps, in this order.

  1. Get everyone out

    Leave the house right away, with pets. Leave the door open behind you.

  2. Don't make a spark

    Don't flip light switches, unplug anything, use a lighter or start a car in an attached garage.

  3. Call from outside

    Once you're well away from the house, call your gas company's emergency line or 911.

  4. Then call us

    When they've made it safe, we find the leak, repair it and pressure-test the line.

How the visit goes

What happens when you book

The same steps on every visit, so you always know what's next.

  1. You book

    Online or by phone. We tell you the trip fee before we book.

  2. We confirm

    A confirmation, a reminder, then an “on the way” notice.

  3. At your door

    Uniform, ID badge, marked truck, shoe covers and drop cloths.

  4. We find it

    Your plumber finds the cause and explains your options in plain English.

  5. You approve

    A written, flat-rate price, signed before work starts.

  6. Done and cleaned up

    Photos of the finished work come with your invoice.

How pricing works

You see the price before we start.

No surprise bill. You approve a written price first.

Financing on jobs of $500 or more
  1. Trip fee quotedWe tell you the fee when you book, before anyone is sent.
  2. Written priceYour plumber gives you a flat-rate price for the job.
  3. You approveTake a minute, ask questions, then sign off.
  4. We startThe price doesn't go up if the job takes longer.
Find it, fix it, test it

Repaired properly, then tested.

A gas leak repair isn't finished until the whole line holds pressure.

Yellow flexible gas connector beside a water heater
Step 1

Find the leak

We test the line and fittings to pinpoint the source, inside or out.

You see what we found before anything is replaced.

Gas line fitting being checked under a sink cabinet
Step 2

Repair and pressure-test

Fittings, connectors or sections of pipe are replaced, then the whole line is pressure-tested.

We coordinate with your gas company to restore service.

What affects the price

  • Where the leak is: inside, outside or underground
  • Fitting, connector or a section of pipe
  • Access to the line
  • Restoring gas service and relighting appliances
Gas work reviews

Leaks found fast, explained clearly

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Residential gas meter and piping outside a house
From our Norfolk team
We repaired a leaking gas line during a snowstorm, working with Virginia Natural Gas to get the family back up and running.
Mark, general manager, Norfolk
162

Google reviews mention our heating and cooling work.

93% of them are five-star.

Gas company shut off your service?

Once it's safe, call your local branch. We'll find the leak, fix it and test it.

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Gas leak FAQs

Questions about gas leaks

Signs, safety and what happens next.

What should I do if I smell gas in my house? +

Leave immediately with everyone in the house, and don't use switches, phones or anything that could spark on the way out. Once you're well away, call your gas company's emergency line or 911. Call us for the repair once they've made it safe.

What are the signs of a gas leak? +

A rotten-egg smell, a hissing sound near a line or appliance, a dead patch of grass over a buried line, bubbles in standing water outside, or a gas bill that's higher than usual. If anyone in the home feels unwell, get outside and call 911.

How much does gas leak repair cost? +
Who is responsible for a gas line repair? +

In most cases the gas company is responsible up to and including the meter, and the homeowner is responsible for the piping after it. Your gas company will tell you which side the leak is on.

Can you fix a gas leak at the stove or dryer? +

Yes. Leaks at appliance connectors and valves are common, especially with older flexible connectors. We replace the connector or valve and test the line before the appliance goes back into use.

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