Fort Worth Gas Line Repair & Replacement

Gas plumbing, like your water lines and drainpipes, can wear out and leaks can develop in the piping. Any plumbing leak requires attention, but a gas leak is particularly concerning, since it can cause serious injury or property damage, including fires and explosions. It is important to know the signs of a gas leak. 

Stay alert for these signs of a possible gas leak: 

• A rotten egg odor – Gas has no odor or color, which can make detecting a leak extremely difficult. For this reason, gas companies put an additive into the gas to alert you to a leak. The additive has a sulfur odor that resembles the smell of rotten eggs. 
• Hissing noises near a gas line – If you hear a hissing sound coming from a gas line, it is best to turn off the gas and call for repairs. 
• Dead vegetation – A leak in an underground gas line or gas line outside the house can kill the grass or plants. If you notice the plants or grass near a gas line are dead, it can be a sign of a leak. 
• Physical symptoms – A gas leak can cause physical symptoms such as dizziness, trouble breathing, flu-like symptoms, headaches, nausea, and weakness. If these symptoms come on suddenly and go away when you get away from the house, it could be a gas leak. 

Whether you need a gas line installed, repaired, or replaced,  gas line plumbing should always be left to a licensed plumber. Working with gas lines can result in serious injury, devastating property damage, or death, if a mistake is made during a repair or installation. Licensed professionals know how to safely handle gas lines and make sure all work is completed according to code.