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Gas Line Repair in Murrieta: What to Expect, Step by Step

By the Murrieta Leak Pros team ·

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A gas leak is the one leak you should never wait on. If you smell rotten eggs, hear hissing or see dead grass along a gas line, leave the house first. This guide explains what happens after that: how the leak is found, how gas lines are repaired, and what it costs in Murrieta. Call (951) 299-3473 any time.

What should you do first if you smell gas?

  1. Leave right away. Get everyone and pets out. Leave the door open behind you.
  2. Do not use switches or phones inside. A spark can ignite gas.
  3. Call SoCalGas or 911 from outside. They can shut off the gas at the meter.
  4. Do not turn the gas back on yourself. Wait until the line is repaired and tested.

Our gas leak warning signs guide lists the smells, sounds and signs to watch for.

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Graphic with the steps of a gas line repair in Murrieta, from leaving the house to the final pressure test
Graphic with the steps of a gas line repair in Murrieta, from leaving the house to the final pressure test

How is a gas line leak found?

A tech first runs a pressure test on the house piping. If the gauge drops, there is a leak. Then they check each fitting, valve and appliance connection with an electronic combustible gas detector and leak solution. Buried lines may need pressure and tracer gas testing. The goal is to find the exact spot so only that section is opened.

See how this fits with our other tools in the leak locating guide. Most of the gas leaks we find in Murrieta are at flex connectors behind stoves and dryers, at old valves, and on buried yard lines to pools, spas, fire pits and BBQs.

How is a gas line repaired?

  • Appliance connector. An old or kinked flex line is replaced with a new one and a new shutoff valve.
  • Fitting or valve. The joint is cut out or remade with new pipe dope or a new valve.
  • Buried yard line. The leaking section is dug up and replaced, often with yellow PE gas pipe.
  • Corroded steel pipe. Long runs of old pipe may be replaced or rerouted.

After any repair, the system is pressure tested again before the gas goes back on and pilot lights are relit.

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How much does gas line repair cost in Murrieta?

Gas leak detection in Murrieta usually costs about $150 to $400 for a standard visit. Pressure and tracer gas testing for buried lines can cost $250 to $600. A small fitting or valve repair is often $200 to $800, and repairing a buried gas line section usually costs $1,000 to $3,500, depending on depth and surface.

For the full price table, see our gas line repair Murrieta page. It covers gas leak Murrieta CA calls 24/7.

What about after an earthquake?

Shaking can loosen gas connectors and water heater straps. If you smell gas after a quake, leave and call. If not, check appliance connectors and the meter area for damage. Our guide on how to check your sewer line after an earthquake also covers gas and water checks. An earthquake shutoff valve at the meter is worth asking about.

Can you smell gas outside?

A faint smell near the meter can be normal venting at the regulator. A strong smell, hissing or dead patches of grass are not. Read gas smell outside the house for what each one means.

Frequently asked questions

Who repairs a gas line, the gas company or a plumber?

SoCalGas handles the meter and the line up to it. Pipes after the meter, including yard lines and appliance connectors, are the homeowner's to repair with a qualified pro.

How long does gas line repair take?

A connector or valve takes about an hour. A buried line section can take most of a day, plus a final pressure test before the gas is turned back on.

Can I use my stove if I smell a little gas?

No. Turn off the burner, leave the house and call from outside. Even a small smell should be checked.

How much does gas leak detection cost in Murrieta?

A standard gas leak detection visit costs about $150 to $400. Buried line testing costs $250 to $600.

Prices are approximate estimates for planning. Your final price depends on your property and is confirmed before work begins.

Where can I get help with this in Murrieta?

Murrieta Leak Pros offers Gas Leak Detection, Leak Repair & Trenchless Pipe Repair. We serve every Murrieta neighborhood:

We also serve Temecula, Menifee, Wildomar, Lake Elsinore, Winchester, French Valley, Canyon Lake, Hemet and Sun City. See all service areas →

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