Leaking fitting or valve
A threaded joint or old valve that's started to seep. Often resealed or replaced in place.
Valdosta, GA · Repairs, new lines & tests
Gas Line Repair & Installation in Valdosta, GA
Smell gas right now? Stop reading, get everyone outside, and call 911 from there. For everything else, gas line repair in Valdosta comes down to which side of the meter the problem is on. The pipe up to the meter belongs to the gas company; everything from the meter to your range, dryer, water heater or generator is yours. Call Plumber Valdosta Fix for repairs on your side, new appliance lines and pressure tests, and you'll hear the price before work starts.
No gas smell? Call about repairs, new lines and pressure tests.
- 911Smell gas? Call from outside first
- $0To call. You only pay for work you approve
- 10+Years helping homeowners get repairs done
10+Years helping homeowners get it fixed
- Safety comes firstA gas smell goes to 911 or the gas company, never a wait.
- Your side of the meterRepairs to the piping you own, meter to appliance.
- Tested before it's onNew and repaired lines are pressure tested.
- Price before workRepair or new line, you hear the cost up front.
Gas smell
Smell Gas? Safety Steps First
Natural gas is given a rotten egg smell so a leak can't hide. If you notice it, don't go looking for the source.
Emergency
911
Atlanta Gas Light asks you to call once you're outside the area, and to stay away until it or safety crews say it's safe.
Get out now
Everyone and every pet, out of the house. Don't stop to find the leak.
Don't make a spark
No light switches, phones, lighters or starting a car in the garage until you're well away.
Call from outside
Dial 911 or Atlanta Gas Light. On propane, call 911 or your propane supplier.
Wait for the all-clear
Stay away until the gas company or safety crews say it's safe to go back in.
Then it's plumber work. Once the gas company has made things safe, any repair on your side of the meter is yours to arrange. That's the call to make to us.
Gas line repair
Gas Line Repair in Valdosta, GA Starts at the Meter
Before anyone picks up a wrench, the first question is whose pipe it is. The meter is the line between the gas company's part and yours.
Street to meter
Atlanta Gas Light
The gas main, the service line to your house and the meter itself. The gas company maintains these, and only it works on them.
Meter
Meter to appliances
You
Every pipe after the meter, inside and out, including lines to a grill, yard light or pool heater. Repairs here are yours to arrange.
Atlanta Gas Light maintains lines up to the meter; the customer maintains them from the meter to the appliances.
Worn flexible connector
The short flexible line behind a range, dryer or water heater. Old ones crack or kink and get replaced, not patched.
Corroded buried pipe
Steel pipe underground rusts over time. Atlanta Gas Light advises having buried piping checked for corrosion and leaks.
Line hit while digging
A shovel, auger or post hole through a yard line. Call 811 before you dig to have utility lines marked.
Stuck shut-off valve
A valve you can't turn in an emergency is a problem waiting. New ones go in at the appliance.
Gas off after a leak
If the gas company finds a leak, service can stay off until the line is repaired and tested.
How a repair goes
Found, fixed, then proven tight
The test at the end matters as much as the repair. A line isn't done until it holds pressure.
Find it
Soap solution or an electronic detector on joints, valves and connectors to pin down the leak.
Fix it
Reseal or replace the fitting, swap the connector, or replace the damaged section of pipe.
Pressure test
Appliances capped off, the line holds pressure on a gauge. A drop means there's still a leak.
Gas back on
Service restored, every appliance checked, and pilots relit on the water heater and anything else that has one.
New gas lines
Gas Line Installation for Appliances
Every new gas appliance needs a line sized for it, a shut-off valve beside it, and a test before the gas goes on.
Ranges & Dryers
Usually a short stub to the appliance, ending in its own shut-off valve and a new flexible connector.
- Read the BTU rating on the appliance's data plate
- A propane appliance on natural gas, or the reverse, needs a conversion kit
- Leave room behind it for the valve and connector
Water Heaters
Swapping a gas tank for a gas tank often reuses the line. Tankless is different, since it can draw far more gas at once and may need a bigger line.
- Line size checked against the new unit's BTU input
- New shut-off valve and sediment trap at the heater
- Venting and permit handled with the install
Generators & Outdoor Kitchens
Standby generators, grills, fire pits and pool heaters mean longer outdoor runs, often buried, and some of the biggest gas loads in the house.
- Ask the gas company if the meter can carry the added load
- Buried runs are yours to maintain once they're in
- Call 811 before any trenching
Five questions before a new line
Good answers here mean the line is sized, permitted and tested, not just connected.
Back to Valdosta plumbing services- Who pulls the permit, you or me?
- What pipe is it, black iron, CSST or copper?
- Is the line sized for every gas appliance running at once?
- Is there a shut-off valve at the new appliance?
- Are the hookup and the pressure test in the price?
Two fuels
Natural Gas vs. Propane Lines
Homes inside reach of a gas main usually run on natural gas. Farther out, a propane tank in the yard does the same job, with a few important differences.
Natural gasPropane
- Where it comes from
- Natural gasAtlanta Gas Light's pipes; your bill comes from the marketer you chose
- PropaneA propane company fills a tank on your property
- Where your line starts
- Natural gasAt the gas meter
- PropaneAt the tank's regulator
- How a leak behaves
- Natural gasLighter than air, so it rises and spreads
- PropaneHeavier than air, so it settles low
- If you smell it
- Natural gasCall 911 from outside
- Propane911 or your propane supplier
- Switching an appliance
- Natural gasNeeds a conversion kit to run on propane
- PropaneNeeds a conversion kit to run on natural gas
Atlanta Gas Light lists Valdosta among its Georgia locations and delivers natural gas through its pipes, while customers buy the gas itself from a certified marketer. Lines past the meter or past the propane regulator are the homeowner's either way.
Gas line costs
What Sets the Price of Gas Line Work
Gas work is priced by the run, not the minute. These three things move it the most.
Length and route
A few feet behind a range is a short job. A run across the attic, under the house or out to a generator means longer, harder routes and more pipe.
Materials and access
Black iron, CSST or copper, finished walls, a crawl space or a trench. Access and the pipe chosen make the biggest swings.
Permit and test
The City's posted fee schedule lists a gas line permit at $50 for a home and $75 for a business, plus the pressure test and inspection.
The permit fee comes from the City's posted schedule, dated March 2021. For more on service calls and how jobs are priced, see plumbing costs in Valdosta.
Questions
Gas Line FAQ
Safety comes first in these answers, followed by permits, licensing and who pays for which part of the gas line.
Call (229) 544-0276What should I do if I smell gas?
Leave right away, and don't use switches, phones or anything that can spark on the way out. From outside, call 911 and stay away until emergency crews say it's safe.
Can a plumber work on gas lines in Georgia?
Yes, on your side of the meter. Atlanta Gas Light says repairs to customer piping should be done by a plumbing contractor, heating contractor or other qualified professional. Check the license on the state's license lookup, and ask whether their insurance covers gas work.
How long does a gas line installation take?
A hookup for a range or dryer close to an existing line is often a few hours. A long run to a generator or outdoor kitchen can take a day or more. Either way, the permit inspection adds time before the work is signed off.
Do I need a permit for a gas line in Valdosta?
New gas piping generally does. The City's posted fee schedule lists a gas line permit at $50 for a home and $75 for a business. Ask whether the permit is in your price.
Who pays for gas line repairs?
It depends on where the problem is. Atlanta Gas Light maintains the lines up to the meter. From the meter to your appliances, including outdoor lines to grills and pool heaters, the piping is yours.
Can a gas line be repaired?
Usually. A leaking joint can be resealed, a bad connector or valve replaced, and a damaged section cut out and replaced. Badly corroded buried pipe is often replaced as a whole run. Every repair ends with a pressure test.
Do plumbers fix gas line leaks?
On your side of the meter, yes. If the leak is at or before the meter, it's the gas company's to fix. When you're not sure, or you smell gas, call the gas company first.
How much does it cost to repair or install a gas line?
It turns on the length of the run, the pipe used, how easy it is to reach, and the permit. A connector swap is a small job; a new line to a generator is a large one. You'll hear the price before work starts, and the page on how plumbing jobs are priced explains the rest.
Keep reading
Related Gas & Water Heater Help
- Water heater replacement
Gas, electric and tankless, sized for your home.
- Tankless water heaters
Gas line sizing and venting for tankless units.
- Water heater repair
Pilot out, no hot water, or a leaking tank.
- Commercial plumbing
Gas lines for restaurants and businesses.
- 24/7 emergency plumbing
Water emergencies, any hour of the night.
- Plumbing costs in Valdosta
Permit fees and how plumbing jobs are priced.
Gas Line to Fix or Add? Call Now
Repairs on your side of the meter, new appliance lines and pressure tests. Smell gas? Call 911 first.