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Gas problems don't give you much warning. One day the stove lights fine, the next you catch that rotten-egg smell near the water heater, or a pilot won't stay lit. If you smell gas, get everyone outside, leave the door open, and call us from the yard. A plumber heads your way and pinpoints the leak with a meter and a soap test, not a guess.
We also run new lines the right way. Adding a gas range, a tankless heater, a dryer, a fire pit, or a backup generator all start with the same question: can the existing line carry the load? We size the pipe, check the meter, and pull the permit so the work passes inspection. Homes around Gonzales and out toward Soledad and Greenfield run a real mix of ages, from older farmhouse plumbing to newer builds, so we don't assume anything until we've looked.
Buried gas lines take a beating in the Salinas Valley clay soil, which shifts as it dries out and holds moisture after the winter rains. That movement stresses old joints and corrodes steel over time. When a line's past its prime, we'll say so instead of patching a section that'll fail again. Every repair gets pressure tested before we call it done and turn the gas back on.
We cover Gonzales, Soledad, Greenfield, Chualar, King City, Salinas, Prunedale, Castroville, and the rest of the valley down to San Ardo. Nights and weekends too, because a gas smell isn't something you sit on until Monday.
When to call us
Rotten-egg or sulfur smell near an appliance or the meter
A pilot light or burner that keeps going out
Hissing sound near a gas line or connection
Higher gas bills with no change in how you use it
Dead grass or dirt bubbling over a buried line
Adding a range, dryer, tankless heater, or generator
Gas line repair & installation jobs we handle in Gonzales
Leak detection with a gas meter and soap test
Repair or replacement of corroded steel and old joints
Sizing and running new lines for appliances and additions
Meter and shut-off valve checks
Pressure testing before the gas goes back on
Permits pulled so the work passes inspection
Not sure which one you need? Call and describe what's going on. We'll confirm the scope and give you a free, no-obligation quote before any work starts.
Common questions
I think I smell gas. What should I do right now?
Don't flip switches, light anything, or use your phone inside. Get everyone out, leave the door open behind you, and don't turn appliances on or off. Once you're outside, call us and call PG&E. A plumber can be at your door in about 45 minutes to find the source.
Do you handle the permit for a new gas line?
Yes. New lines and most repairs need a permit and an inspection. We pull it, size the pipe for the appliance, and schedule the inspection so everything is legal and safe. You don't chase paperwork.
Can you add a line for a tankless water heater or gas range?
We can. First we check whether your current line and meter can carry the extra demand. If they can, we tap in and run the new branch. If the main line is undersized, we'll walk you through what it takes to upsize it before we start.
How do you find a leak in a buried line?
We isolate the system and pressure test it to confirm there's a leak, then use a gas detector and, where needed, a soap test to trace it. For lines under a slab or yard we can narrow the spot before we dig, so we open up as little as possible.