Smell Gas? Leave First, Then Call PG&E

Gas Leak Detection & Repair Stockton, CA

If you smell gas right now, leave the house, do not switch anything on or off, and call PG&E at 1-800-743-5000 or 911 from outside. That comes first. Stockton Drain Pros handles what comes next: finding the leak on your side of the meter with electronic detection and pressure testing, repairing the pipe or connection that failed, and testing the system before the gas goes back on. We also check homes where the smell is faint, the gas bill jumped, or PG&E shut the gas off and left a red tag.

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Know the Order

Utility First, Then Repair

Natural gas has an odorant added so leaks smell like rotten eggs or sulfur. A strong smell, a hissing sound near a gas line, or dead vegetation over a buried gas line is an emergency. Get everyone out, leave the door open behind you, and call PG&E or 911 from a safe distance. Do not use light switches, phones or anything that could spark inside the house.

When PG&E responds, they make the situation safe, which often means shutting off gas at the meter and tagging the leaking appliance or line. They do not usually repair piping on the property owner's side of the meter. That repair is our job.

We locate the leak with an electronic gas detector and a pressure test, repair or replace the failed section or connector, retest the system, and relight your appliances once everything holds pressure.

When to Call Us

Signs of a Gas Leak

A rotten egg or sulfur smell, near an appliance, the meter or anywhere in the house.
A hissing or whistling sound near gas piping or an appliance connection.
A red tag from PG&E, meaning gas is off until the leak is repaired.
A gas bill that jumped with no change in how you use gas.
Dead grass or plants in a line over a buried gas pipe.
Headaches or dizziness indoors that ease when you go outside. Leave and call 911.

How We Approach It

Our Gas Leak Approach

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Safety First, Always

If the situation is active, we will tell you to leave and call PG&E or 911 before anything else.

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Electronic Detection

We trace the leak with an electronic gas detector along piping, fittings and appliance connections.

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Pressure Testing

A pressure test confirms whether the system holds, and isolates which section is losing gas.

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Repair the Failed Section

We repair or replace the leaking pipe, fitting or connector, not just tighten it and hope.

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Red Tag Clearance

After the repair, we test the system so PG&E can restore service and remove the tag.

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Relight and Recheck

We relight pilots and appliances and recheck every connection we touched.

Our Process

How a Gas Leak Repair Works

Make It Safe

For an active leak, the utility or fire department makes the scene safe first, usually by shutting off gas at the meter.

Locate the Leak

We use electronic detection and a pressure test to find exactly where the system is losing gas.

Written Quote

You get the repair price in writing before we start.

Repair

We replace the failed section, fitting or flexible connector, with a permit where the city requires one.

Test and Restore

We pressure test the system, coordinate restoring gas service, and relight your appliances.

Transparent Pricing

Gas Leak Repair Cost Factors

Most gas leaks are at a connection or a short section of pipe, but the cost depends on where the leak is. What moves the price:

Leak location, an appliance connector is simpler than a line inside a wall or underground.
How much pipe needs replacing, a fitting versus a corroded section.
Access, including attic, crawlspace or trenching.
Permit and inspection, where the repair requires them.
Restoring service, including relighting every appliance.

Written quote before work begins. We quote once the leak is located.

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Questions Answered

Gas Leak Detection Stockton CA, FAQ

What should I do if I smell gas in my house?

Leave right away without turning lights or appliances on or off, leave the door open, and call PG&E at 1-800-743-5000 or 911 from outside. Do not go back in until the utility or fire department says it is safe.

Does PG&E fix gas leaks inside my house?

PG&E responds to gas odor reports and makes the situation safe, often by shutting off gas and tagging the leaking line or appliance. Repairs to piping on the property owner's side of the meter are typically done by a licensed plumber or contractor.

What does a red tag on my gas meter or appliance mean?

It means the utility found an unsafe condition and shut off gas to that appliance or the house. Gas stays off until the problem is repaired and the system passes a test.

How do you find a gas leak?

We use an electronic gas detector along the piping and connections, and a pressure test to confirm whether the system holds and narrow down which section is leaking.

Can a small gas leak wait?

No gas leak should be left alone. If you smell gas strongly, leave and call PG&E. If the smell is faint or intermittent, have it checked promptly rather than waiting for it to get worse.

What are common causes of gas leaks?

Corroded older pipe, especially underground or in damp areas, worn flexible appliance connectors, loose or failed fittings, and damage from remodeling or digging.

Is a carbon monoxide alarm the same as a gas detector?

No. A carbon monoxide alarm detects CO from burning fuel, not natural gas itself. Homes with gas appliances should have CO alarms, and a natural gas detector is a separate device.

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