Natural gas is a safe, efficient energy source — but a gas line leak is a serious emergency that requires immediate action. Davis Plumbing and Heating Inc. is licensed to perform gas line inspection, repair, and installation throughout Riverside County, including Murrieta, Temecula, Menifee, Perris, Lake Elsinore, and surrounding areas.

Warning Signs of a Gas Leak

  • Smell of rotten eggs or sulfur — Natural gas is odorless, but utility companies add mercaptan (a sulfur compound) so leaks can be detected by smell. Even a faint sulfur odor should be taken seriously.
  • Hissing sound near gas appliances or pipes — A hissing or whistling noise near your furnace, water heater, stove, or gas meter indicates escaping gas.
  • Dead or dying vegetation in a line — A strip of dead plants crossing your yard (in an otherwise healthy lawn) can indicate an underground gas line leak killing plants from below.
  • Bubbling in standing water — If you see bubbles in puddles near a suspected gas line area, gas may be escaping underground.
  • Visible corrosion or damage — On exposed gas pipes, rust, corrosion, or physical damage are warning signs.

What to Do If You Smell Gas

  1. Don’t use any electrical switches, phones, or appliances — even the light switch can ignite gas.
  2. Don’t look for the leak with a flame — ever.
  3. Get everyone out of the building immediately.
  4. Leave doors open as you exit to ventilate.
  5. Call SoCalGas at 1-800-427-2200 from outside the building or from a neighbor’s phone.
  6. Call 911 if you believe there is an immediate danger.
  7. Do NOT re-enter until cleared by utility or fire officials.

Common Gas Line Repairs We Perform

  • Corroded or leaking gas line sections — Old black iron pipes develop leaks at threaded connections and corrosion points.
  • New appliance gas connections — Proper sizing and connection of gas lines for new ranges, ovens, dryers, fireplaces, and outdoor grills.
  • Gas line extension or rerouting — Adding a new gas appliance or moving a stove requires permitted gas line work by a licensed contractor.
  • Pressure testing — After any gas line work, we perform a pressure test to confirm zero leakage before restoring service.

Important: Permits Are Required for Gas Line Work

In Riverside County and all California jurisdictions, gas line work requires permits and inspection by the local building department or utility. Davis Plumbing handles all permitting for gas line jobs — we know the code requirements and ensure all work meets current standards for your safety.

Licensed Gas Line Service in Riverside County

Don’t trust your gas line work to an unlicensed handyman. Davis Plumbing and Heating holds the required California contractor licenses for gas line work and has the specialized equipment for proper pressure testing. Call (951) 657-0393 for gas line service or request service online.