Gas Leak Detection in Houston, TX
Smell gas or hear hissing near a line or appliance? Heaton Plumbing locates gas leaks in home and business gas piping, repairs them, and pressure tests the system before service is restored.
Strong gas smell or hissing? Leave the building now, then call 911 or your gas utility from outside. Do not use light switches, phones, or flames inside. When the area is safe, call Heaton Plumbing at (281) 842-7473.
Professional Gas Leak Detection and Repair
A gas leak is not something to wait on. Even a small leak at a fitting or appliance connector can build up indoors and create a fire, explosion, or carbon monoxide risk. Finding the exact source quickly is what makes the repair safe and lasting.
Heaton Plumbing pressure tests your gas piping, pinpoints the leak with electronic detection equipment, and repairs the faulty fitting, connector, or line section. Every repair is tested before the system goes back into service. It is part of our complete gas line services for Houston-area homes and businesses.
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Where Gas Leaks Happen
Appliance Connectors
Worn or kinked flexible connectors behind ranges, dryers, and water heaters are a common leak source.
Shutoff Valves & Fittings
Threaded joints and valves can loosen or corrode over time.
Water Heaters
Gas valves and supply connections on water heaters. See water heater repair if the unit itself is failing.
Gas Fireplaces
Supply lines, key valves, and log set connections. See gas fireplace repair.
Buried Yard Lines
Lines to outdoor kitchens, grills, and pool heaters can corrode or be damaged by digging.
Older Interior Piping
Aging pipe and fittings in walls, attics, and crawl spaces can develop leaks.
Signs of a Gas Leak
Call us if you notice any of these. If the smell is strong, get out first.
- Rotten egg or sulfur smell
- Hissing or whistling near a gas line
- Higher gas bill than normal
- Pilot lights that keep going out
- Dead or discolored grass over a buried line
- Bubbles in standing water outdoors
- Headaches or dizziness that ease outside
- Corrosion on exposed gas piping
- Burner flames that are yellow instead of blue
- Carbon monoxide alarm sounding
How We Detect and Fix Gas Leaks
We use proven testing methods to find the leak and confirm the repair.
| Step | What We Do | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| Pressure test | Check whether the gas piping holds pressure | Confirms a leak and shows how serious it is |
| Electronic detection | Trace gas concentration along lines and connections | Narrows the leak to a specific area |
| Leak detection solution | Apply solution to fittings to find bubbling joints | Pinpoints the exact leaking fitting or valve |
| Repair | Replace connectors, fittings, valves, or damaged pipe | Fixes the source, not just the symptom |
| Retest | Pressure test the system after repair | Confirms the system is tight before service is restored |
Suspect a Gas Leak in Houston?
Once you are safely outside, call Heaton Plumbing to find and repair it.
Our Gas Leak Repair Process
Make It Safe
We confirm the area is safe and shut off gas to the affected line if needed.
Test
We pressure test the piping and use detection equipment to find the leak.
Repair
We replace the leaking connector, fitting, valve, or pipe section.
Verify
We retest the system and relight appliances once it is confirmed tight.
Gas Leak Detection Across Greater Houston
We find and repair gas leaks for homes and businesses throughout Harris, Fort Bend, Brazoria, and Galveston counties, including:
Katy
Sugar Land
Cypress
Spring
Jersey Village
Cinco Ranch
Missouri City
Humble
Pearland
Pasadena
La Porte
Not sure if we cover your neighborhood? See all areas we serve.
Gas Leak Detection FAQs
Who do you call for a gas leak?
If you smell a strong gas odor or hear hissing, leave the building first and call 911 or your gas utility’s emergency line from outside. They will make the area safe. Once it is safe, call a licensed plumber like Heaton Plumbing to find and repair the leak in your home’s gas piping or appliance connections.
What are the signs of a gas leak?
The most common sign is a rotten egg or sulfur smell, which comes from an odorant added to natural gas. Other signs include a hissing sound near a gas line or appliance, dead vegetation over a buried line, bubbles in standing water outdoors, a higher gas bill, and headaches, dizziness, or nausea that improve when you leave the house.
How do plumbers detect gas leaks?
We pressure test the gas piping to confirm whether it is holding, then use electronic gas detectors and leak detection solution to pinpoint the exact fitting, connector, or section of pipe that is leaking.
Can you fix a gas leak at my stove or dryer?
Yes. Many residential gas leaks happen at appliance connections, especially worn flexible connectors and shutoff valves. We locate the leak, replace the faulty parts, and test the connection. If the appliance itself is leaking internally, we will let you know so it can be serviced or replaced. We also install new appliance lines through our gas line services.
Do you provide commercial gas line testing?
Yes. We provide gas line testing and leak repair for restaurants, offices, and other commercial properties as part of our commercial plumbing services.
Is my gas leak the utility company’s responsibility or mine?
In most cases, the gas utility is responsible for the lines up to and including the gas meter. Piping after the meter, including the lines inside your home and the connections to your appliances, is the property owner’s responsibility. That is the part a plumber repairs.
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