Gas Piping Services

Prevent gas piping problems by scheduling regular inspections and maintenance with a qualified professional. They can inspect the gas lines for leaks or corrosion and make sure there's proper ventilation around gas appliances. They will also make sure there are no leaks that could lead to safety issues like explosions or carbon monoxide poisoning. 

You can also prevent gas piping problems by not hanging anything on your gas pipes and being mindful of issues like tree roots that could affect buried lines.  

A simple gas piping installation could take a couple of days, while complex installations can take several weeks. An example of a simple job would be connecting a single appliance to an existing gas line. A complex installation would look like installing a new gas line to a home without existing service or running applications. 

A gas piping installation also includes the time it takes to plan it all out, get a permit, coordinate utilities and test and inspect it. The actual trenching and pipe installation is often a few days, followed by a couple days of testing, inspections and appliance connections.

Gas piping can become blocked by dirt and debris, corrosion or damage to the pipes, water or pest infestations. Also, when pipes aren't installed correctly, they can become blocked more easily. When a blockage occurs, it can keep gas from flowing through the pipes, which can lead to appliance malfunctions. That's why you'll need to schedule routine inspections to prevent a blockage from becoming a larger issue.

You should schedule professional gas piping maintenance at least once a year. Older homes with older gas lines and recent gas line work might need more frequent checks. Between professional maintenance services, you can also look out for damage to the lines, like dents or corrosion and call professionals if you notice strange odors or less efficiency.