You smell gas
Leave and call SoCalGas from outside. Then call us.
Services · Gas lines
Gas line installation
and repair
5.0 on Google (20 reviews) CSLB Lic. #339618 Family shop since 1977
Gas piping is licensed plumbing work in California. We run new lines and fix leaks.
Dan picks up when he can and calls back the same day. Tell him what it's doing and you'll usually get a rough answer on the spot.
- Quoted before we start
- Westlake Village, Thousand Oaks, Agoura Hills, Oak Park
- One year on our labor. Thirty days on drain clearing.
“Dan and his crew are absolutely the best! Professional, communicative and fair prices. Couldn't ask for anything more!”
“Dan was quick to respond and explained what needed to be done. The price was fair and we will call him if we have other plumbing needs.”
“Dan is consistent. Professional, on time, only does what is needed, experienced, easy to work with, clean, and smart.”
The job
How it goes
Most jobs are new lines to a built-in BBQ or outdoor kitchen, a fire pit, a pool or spa heater, a range, a dryer or a generator. Each is sized by BTU rating and length of run, with a shutoff at the appliance. The inspector signs off the pressure test before the gas goes on.
If you smell gas, leave and call SoCalGas from outside. After they shut it off, we find and fix the leak, retest the system and give you the paperwork they need to relight.
A tankless, a bigger range or a pool heater can outdraw the existing line. We run a larger one from the meter, sized for the whole house, and the gas company sometimes upgrades the meter.
Call if
What you notice, and what it usually is
A new BBQ, range, fire pit or pool heater
A new line, sized and permitted.
Converting to a tankless water heater
The line almost always needs upsizing.
The gas company red-tagged an appliance
Usually a leak or venting problem. We fix it and get it cleared.
No earthquake shutoff valve at the meter
Required on new work in many jurisdictions.
Tell us what it’s doing and we can usually narrow it down on the phone.
From the jobsite
Recent jobs
Four steps
How a job goes
- 01
You call
Dan picks up when he can and calls back the same day. Tell him what it’s doing.
- 02
We look
We come out, find the cause and show you, with the old part in hand when there is one.
- 03
You get a price
Before anything starts. Repairs are time plus parts. Bigger jobs get a written bid.
- 04
We do the work
Small repairs usually get done the same visit. Bigger jobs get a start date we keep. Permitted where needed, and the house left clean.
What the neighbors say
“If you're looking for a plumber who actually knows what they're doing look no further than Dan's plumbing. We use them on all of our projects”
“Dan's plumbing were fantastic, they installed the AWTOS water sensor our Insurance company sent us, fixed some clogged exterior drains that were blocked, and installed a new trash disposal unit...all for a very competitive price. Thanks guys, we're glad we called you!”
“They explain what needs to be done to fix the problem, are willing to do the work asap and take care in keeping the work area clean and unmarred.”
Common questions
Things people ask about gas line installation & repair
Do I need a permit for a gas line?
Yes, for any new line or change. The inspector checks the pressure test first.
Can you run gas to my outdoor kitchen?
Yes. The line is sized for everything out there, buried at code depth, with a shutoff at the island.
How do you test for leaks?
We pressurize the system with air and watch a gauge. If it drops, we find the joint with a detector and soap.
Who relights the appliances?
We do after the test, or the gas company does after a shutoff. Nothing's lit until the line passes.
Where we do this
Close to the shop
The shop’s in Westlake Village. Everything we cover is about ten minutes away. Just outside these? Call and ask.
Often goes with this
Related work
Tankless water heaters
Straight swaps and conversions from a tank, including the gas line, venting and permit.
Water heater repair & replacement
Tank repairs and replacements, including the strapping, venting, expansion tank and permit.
Kitchen & bathroom remodel plumbing
Rough-in and finish plumbing for kitchens, bathrooms and additions, worked from the drawings.
Tell Dan what it’s doing.
You’ll usually get a rough answer on the spot. Leaking right now? Shut off the main, then call.
Or send the details and Dan will call you back. Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm.