Gas Line Installation & Repair in Longmont, CO
Gas line work is safety-critical, not a place to guess. We install new lines for appliances and repair existing ones to code, with a real leak-detection process.
Gas line installation and repair covers running a new gas line for an appliance, generator, or outdoor fire feature, and repairing or replacing an existing line that's damaged, leaking, or undersized for its current load. Because a mistake here carries real safety consequences, this work follows a strict process, not shortcuts.
New installation demand has grown with outdoor kitchens, fire pits, and backup generators becoming more common additions to Longmont homes, each of which needs a correctly sized line run and connected to code.
When to Call About a Gas Line
- You smell gas, a rotten-egg odor, anywhere near an appliance, meter, or line.
- A gas appliance isn't getting enough gas pressure to operate correctly.
- You're adding a new appliance, generator, or outdoor fire feature that needs a gas connection.
- Visible corrosion or damage on an exposed gas line.
- A hissing sound near a gas line or fitting.
Gas Line Work in Longmont Homes
Older Longmont homes sometimes still have original black iron gas piping that was never sized for the appliance load a modern kitchen or an added outdoor feature now needs, which means a new appliance addition isn't always as simple as running a line to it. The existing line's capacity has to be checked first.
All gas line work, new installation or repair, is performed and inspected under Colorado's DORA plumbing and fuel gas code framework, which exists specifically because gas work carries real safety consequences when done incorrectly.
How We Handle Gas Line Diagnosis Safely
A suspected leak is checked with a pressure test and an electronic gas detector, never an open flame, which is standard, safe practice for locating a leak without creating an ignition risk in the process.
For a new appliance or fire feature installation, we calculate the added gas load first and confirm the existing line and meter can support it before running anything, rather than assuming an existing line has spare capacity.
Installation and Repair Options
- New line installationSized correctly for the specific appliance or fixture being added, whether that's a range, generator, or outdoor fire feature.
- Leak repairAddresses a confirmed leak at a fitting, joint, or damaged section of line.
- Line upgradeNecessary when an existing line's capacity can't support a new appliance load, replacing the undersized section rather than just tapping into it.
What Gas Line Work Costs
Pricing depends on the scope, new installation versus repair, and the length and accessibility of the line involved.
- New installation vs. repairRunning a new line for an appliance addition is a different scope of work than repairing an existing leak.
- Line length and routingA longer run to an outdoor fire feature or detached structure costs more than a short interior connection.
- Capacity upgradesReplacing an undersized section to support a new appliance load adds to the project scope.
- Permit and inspectionGas line work requires a permit and inspection under Colorado's DORA framework, which is built into the timeline.
Free estimates for non-emergency gas line installation. Call (303) 552-3896 immediately if you smell gas.
Frequently Asked Questions
I smell gas. What should I do right now?
Leave the house immediately and call from outside, or from a neighbor's. Don't flip light switches, use your phone inside, or try to locate the leak yourself.
Can you run a gas line for an outdoor fire pit or generator?
Yes, new gas line installation for outdoor features and backup generators is a common project, sized correctly for the specific appliance's load.
Does my existing gas line need to be upgraded for a new appliance?
Sometimes. We calculate the added load and check the existing line and meter capacity before installation, since an older line isn't always sized for a new addition.
Do you handle gas leak emergencies at night?
Yes, a suspected gas leak is treated as an immediate emergency 24/7 in Longmont and the surrounding service area.