Gas Piping & Gas Line Services in Grand Junction, CO
Installation, repair, and code-compliant hookups for gas lines serving appliances, water heaters, and mechanical equipment.
Gas piping isn't something to DIY or hand to just anyone. It needs to be done to code and pressure-tested properly. GPS Plumbing & Mechanical installs, repairs, and relocates gas piping and gas lines for appliances, water heaters, furnaces, and other mechanical equipment across the Grand Junction area.
Serving Grand Junction, Fruita, Palisade, Clifton, Delta, Montrose, and the rest of Mesa County.
What's included
- Gas piping and gas line installation
- Appliance gas hookups
- Gas line extensions for grills, fire pits and patio heaters
- Gas line relocation and upsizing
- Repair of damaged or corroded gas piping
- Pressure testing and code compliance
Signs you need this
- A hissing sound near a gas line or appliance connection
- An appliance that won't ignite or stay lit
- Unusually high gas bills with no other explanation
- Remodeling or adding an appliance that needs a new gas hookup
- Dead or discolored vegetation near an underground line
Gas piping: what it includes
The gas piping in a building is the network that carries gas from the meter to each appliance. It starts at the outlet of the gas meter, which the utility owns and maintains up to that point, and runs through the building to the water heater, furnace or boiler, range, dryer, fireplace and any outdoor equipment. Everything after the meter is the building owner's piping, so repairs, additions and relocations are done by a licensed contractor.
- New gas lines to a new appliance, a remodel or an addition
- Extensions to an outdoor grill, fire pit, patio heater or pool equipment
- Appliance hookups for ranges, dryers, water heaters, furnaces and boilers
- Relocation of a line during a kitchen or laundry remodel
- Repair or replacement of corroded, damaged or leaking sections
- Upsizing of an undersized line, for example when a tankless water heater or an additional appliance is added
Pipe size, materials and appliance connections
Gas pipe size is not a guess. Each appliance has an input rating in BTUs per hour. Add up the appliances on a line, measure how far the longest run is from the meter, and the size of the pipe has to be able to deliver that much gas without a significant pressure drop. Too small a pipe starves an appliance when others are running, causing weak flames, nuisance shutdowns and poor performance. This is common with tankless water heaters and with homes that have added appliances over the years.
Materials depend on code, the gas utility and the application. Black iron steel pipe with threaded fittings is the traditional material inside homes, corrugated stainless steel tubing (CSST) is also widely used where permitted, and coated or plastic pipe is used underground. Each has its own installation rules, including bonding for some products.
At the appliance there should be an accessible shut-off valve, a sediment trap (sometimes called a drip leg) where the code requires one, and an approved connector. Flexible appliance connectors should be in good condition, and old ones should not be reused on a new appliance.
Testing, permits and inspection
New or altered gas piping is pressure-tested before it is put into service. A test checks that the pipe holds pressure without losing it, and any joints are checked for leaks. Gas work generally requires a permit and inspection, and the details depend on the job and the jurisdiction. We will tell you what applies to your project.
A leak test is not something to skip. Do not use a flame to look for a leak. Never ignore a gas smell, a hissing noise or a dead patch of vegetation over an underground line. If you actually smell gas, leave the building and call 911 first, then Xcel Energy, as described in the safety note at the top of this page.
Gas, altitude and your appliances
Most gas appliances are rated for sea level and need adjustments at higher elevations. At about 4,646 feet in Grand Junction, the air is thinner, and appliances typically need an input adjustment above 2,000 feet to burn correctly. When we add or connect an appliance, the manufacturer's instructions for altitude matter as much as the piping does.
Gas piping is usually part of a larger project. If you are adding a tankless water heater, replacing a water heater, or upgrading a furnace or boiler, tell us up front so the gas line is looked at at the same time and the work can be planned together.
What affects the price
Prices depend on the details, so we don't quote blind. Every job gets a free written estimate before any work starts, so you know the cost up front. Diagnostics are free in the Grand Valley. Outside the Grand Valley, a $79.99 service call fee covers locations up to 50 miles from Grand Junction, plus $2 per one-way mile beyond that. The $79.99 is credited toward the work if you go ahead with the repair; the additional mileage is not credited. Here's what usually drives the cost:
- Length and route of the line, and how accessible it is
- The size of pipe needed for the appliances it feeds
- The number of appliances being connected
- Permit and inspection requirements for the job
How it works
Call or request service
Tell us what is going on and we will get you on the schedule.
We diagnose & quote
We diagnose the problem on site and give you a free written estimate.
We do the work
We complete the job, walk you through what we did, and warranty our labor for one year.
Gas Piping & Gas Line Services questions
Can I connect a gas appliance myself?
We strongly recommend having a licensed professional do it. A small mistake in a gas connection can be dangerous, and the connection should be leak-tested before you use the appliance.
Do gas line projects need a permit or inspection?
Gas work generally does, though the details depend on the job and the jurisdiction. We'll tell you what applies to your project.
What should I do if I smell gas?
Leave the building right away, don't turn any lights or switches on or off, and call 911 first from outside, then your gas utility (Xcel Energy 1-800-895-2999). Do not call from inside the house.
Can you add a gas line for a range, dryer, fireplace or grill?
Yes. We install new gas lines for appliances and outdoor equipment. We'll check that your existing supply can handle the added load.
Is the work warranted?
Our labor is warranted for one year. Parts and equipment are covered by the manufacturer's warranty. We do not cover or offer a warranty on customer-supplied material or equipment.
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Free written estimates for gas piping & gas line services, straight answers, and a licensed contractor who shows up when promised.