Years Serving
South Philly
📍 SOUTHWEST PHILADELPHIA, PA — KINGSESSING TO EASTWICK
Gas Leak Testing & PGW Shutoffs in Southwest Philadelphia
PGW gas leak repair and restoration for Kingsessing twins to Eastwick row homes — Fixed Right, Guaranteed.
Licensed Master Plumber serving Kingsessing, Cobbs Creek, Elmwood Park, Paschall, Eastwick & Penrose.
When PGW shuts off your gas, it stays off until a licensed plumber finds the leak, fixes it and passes a pressure test. In Southwest Philly, the leak is often where water has been: basements that flood near Cobbs and Darby Creeks corrode gas piping at its joints, and in twins and row homes gas can travel through shared walls. We test the whole system, repair to code, document the pressure test and coordinate with PGW to get your gas back on.
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Smell Gas Right Now? Get Out First.
Leave the house, then call PGW’s 24-hour gas emergency line at 215-235-1212 or 911. Call us once you’re safe.
Est. 1999
Unbeatable Pricing
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Same-Day Service Guarantee
🛡 1-Year Repair Guarantee — If Your Gas Line Repair Fails Within 12 Months, We Come Back Free. Period.
Our Other Services
We Also Offer
Full-service plumbing + restoration across Southwest Philadelphia. One company handles it all.
Emergency Plumbing
Burst pipes, sewer backups, no-water emergencies. 24/7.
Drain Cleaning
Camera inspection + hydro jetting. Clear the blockage permanently.
Water Heater Installation
Tank and tankless. Sized to your home’s actual demand.
Gas Leak Detection & Repair
Licensed and certified. Same-day leak detection and gas pipe repair.
Water Damage Restoration
If your heater leaks and causes damage, we handle both.
Mold Testing & Remediation
Certified inspectors. If water damage led to mold, we remediate.
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What Gas Leak Testing and a PGW Shutoff Mean for Your Southwest Philly Home
Gas leak testing finds where gas is escaping from a home’s piping, fittings or appliance connections, using electronic gas detectors, combustible gas indicators and a pressure test. A PGW shutoff happens when Philadelphia Gas Works finds a hazardous leak and turns off gas at the meter. PGW maintains the main and service line up to the meter; everything after the meter is the homeowner’s to repair, using a licensed plumber. In Southwest Philadelphia, where many basements flood near Cobbs Creek and Darby Creek, moisture is a leading cause of corroded gas fittings. Gas is restored only after the repair passes a documented pressure test and PGW turns the meter back on.
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We handle every step after the meter. Gas leak testing: electronic and soap-solution testing of every pipe, joint, valve and appliance connector. PGW shutoff repair: the leak and any code items PGW flagged, repaired to Philadelphia code. Pressure test & restoration: a documented pressure test and direct coordination with PGW for turn-on.
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Why Precision Plus
Why Southwest Philly Homeowners Call Precision Plus After a PGW Shutoff
Many plumbing companies operate as franchises. As a homeowner, you end up paying for their franchise fees, multi-level management and corporate marketing — on top of the repair.
We’re a local, We’re a local, family-owned business with no call center dispatching a random technician. Shared walls, flooded basements and older black iron are everyday work for us. Where a basement has taken on water, corrosion rarely stops at one joint — so we test the whole system, not just the spot PGW flagged, and you don’t fail the pressure test and wait twice.
What makes us truly unique: We’re the only plumbing company with a Licensed Master Plumber and a Water Damage Restoration department under one roof. Every gas repair is done to Philadelphia code, documented, and coordinated with PGW — one company, one call.
After testing you get a written report of every leak and where it is, photos, a repair estimate, and pressure test results ready for PGW — before any pipe is cut. Landlords welcome: we coordinate tenant access and document every repair.
Smell Gas? Do This First
PGW adds an odorant that smells like rotten eggs. In twins and row homes, gas can come through a shared wall, so the source may be next door.
- Don’t touch switches, flames, phones or doorbells
- Get everyone out now — don’t stop to check the basement or meter
- Once outside, warn attached neighbors on both sides
- Call from a safe distance: PGW 215-235-1212 or 911
- After the all-clear, call Precision Plus: (484) 436-4190
Our Work
Gas Leak Testing & PGW Restorations Across Southwest Philadelphia
Real leak tests, repairs and PGW restorations by our team in South Philly row homes.
Local Expertise
Different Row Homes. Different Leaks.
Low ground, creeks that flood, and a mix of older twins and row homes mean leaks here have local causes. Here’s what we find most in each part of Southwest Philly.
Kingsessing & Cobbs Creek
19143
→ ORIGINAL BLACK IRON PIPING
Many homes are early-1900s twins and rowhouses with original threaded black iron piping. Old threads and joint compound are where leaks start, especially near the floor in damp basements. In attached homes, gas can also travel through party walls, so a neighbor’s leak can get your gas shut off too — testing your side shows whether your system is sound.
Elmwood Park
19142
→ FLAT GROUND & SLOW DRAINAGE
Standing water after storms keeps basements damp for days. Gas pipe that sits on or near wet concrete corrodes fastest. We check every joint at past water lines, and where pipe sits on damp concrete, we add supports to lift it off the floor.
Paschall
19142
→ DECADES OF PATCHWORK
Homes that have changed hands many times often have missing appliance shutoff valves, old flexible connectors and unpermitted changes — common items PGW flags before turn-on. We correct them during the leak repair, so nothing holds up your restoration.
Eastwick
19153
→ NEWER HOMES ON THE FLOODPLAIN
Much of Eastwick was rebuilt from the 1960s onward. Piping is newer, but the area sits near Cobbs and Darby Creeks, so flooding and ground settlement are the bigger risks. If your basement has flooded, we recommend gas leak testing even if you don’t smell gas.
Penrose
19153
→ BUSY CORRIDOR & MIXED HOUSING
Near the airport and I-95, homes range from row homes to newer builds. We check where the gas line enters the foundation and every appliance connection, so the whole system passes the pressure test the first time.
Clearview, Mount Moriah & Angora
19142, 19143, 19153
→ NEAR THE COBBS CREEK FLOODPLAIN
Mixed row homes, twins and singles. Homes close to the creek show the same moisture corrosion as Kingsessing and Elmwood Park, so we run a full corrosion check at past water lines on every call.
Our Process
From PGW Shutoff to Gas Back On.
Our gas leak testing & PGW restoration process. Six steps. No guesswork.
1
Call Us 24/7 — (484) 436-4190
PGW shutoffs are dispatched as emergencies, including nights, weekends and holidays.
2
Safety Check on Arrival
We check for gas in the air, confirm the meter is off, and ventilate if needed.
3
Full Gas Leak Testing
Electronic sweep of every pipe, joint, valve and appliance connector, a corrosion check at past water lines, then soap-solution tests to pinpoint each leak. In twins and row homes, we check connections near shared walls.
4
Written Estimate
What we found, photos, and an exact price before any work starts.
5
Repair & Code Corrections
Fix every leak, correct PGW's code items, and lift piping off damp concrete where needed.
6
Pressure Test & PGW Coordination
Documented pressure test, then we work with PGW on turn-on and relight appliances once gas is restored.
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Meet Your Plumber
Derrick Jackson
Founder & Master Plumber • Since 1999
Derrick Jackson founded Precision Plus Plumbing in 1999 and has spent more than two decades finding hard-to-locate gas leaks in Philadelphia homes and getting PGW service restored. He specializes in older black iron systems and CSST repair, and is the author of Precision Service Experience, a homeowner’s guide to choosing reputable contractors.
“You can’t lose with us. Guaranteed.” — Derrick
Southwest Philadelphia Homeowners Trust Precision Plus for Gas Leak Testing & PGW Repairs
Southwest Philly Homeowners Prefer Our Local Team
24/7 Emergency Response
PGW shutoffs are dispatched first across every Southwest Philly neighborhood, from Kingsessing to Eastwick.
Every Leak, Not Just One
We test the whole system so you don’t fail the pressure test and wait twice.
PGW Coordination Handled
We document the repair and test and work with PGW on turn-on
Twins, Row Homes & Singles
Shared walls, flooded basements and older black iron are everyday work for us.
Upfront Written Pricing
You approve the price before any pipe is cut.
Landlords Welcome
Tenant access coordinated and documentation provided for every repair.
Our Promise
The Precision Code of Ethics
We Show Up On Time
We give you a real arrival window — and we hit it. If we’re late, we pay you. That’s not marketing. That’s how we operate.
You See the Price First
Written report and estimate before any pipe is cut. If the problem is on PGW’s side of the meter, we tell you — you don’t pay for a repair that isn’t yours.
Not Happy? Don't Pay.
If the repair doesn’t meet your expectations, tell us before we leave. We make it right — or you don’t owe a dime for the work.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers on gas leaks, PGW shutoffs and getting your gas back on.
What should I do if I smell gas in my Southwest Philly home?
Leave right away without touching switches, appliances or your phone. Once you’re outside, warn attached neighbors and call PGW’s 24-hour gas emergency line at 215-235-1212 or 911. After PGW has made the home safe, call a licensed plumber to find and fix the leak.
How fast can you get to Southwest Philadelphia after a PGW shutoff?
Same day, including evenings, weekends and holidays. Call (484) 436-4190.
Who is responsible for fixing the leak — PGW or me?
PGW is responsible for the gas main and service line up to the meter. Everything after the meter, including piping to your appliances, is the homeowner’s responsibility and must be repaired by a licensed plumber.
How does gas leak testing work?
We sweep every pipe, joint and appliance connection with an electronic gas detector, check for corrosion where water has been, pinpoint leaks with a soap solution, then pressure test the system to prove it holds. You get a written report of what we found.
Can basement flooding cause a gas leak?
Yes. Water and damp air corrode threaded gas fittings and pipe that sits on or near the floor. If your basement has flooded, we recommend gas leak testing even if you don’t smell gas.
Can a gas leak in my neighbor's house get my gas shut off?
Yes. In twins and row homes, gas can travel through shared walls and basements, so PGW may shut off or inspect both homes. Testing your system shows whether the leak is on your side.
Can you fix all the code items PGW flagged in one visit?
In most cases, yes. Common items like missing shutoff valves and old flexible connectors are corrected during the leak repair, before the pressure test.
How long does it take to get gas back on after a PGW shutoff?
Once the repair passes the pressure test, PGW schedules turn-on. Timing depends on PGW’s schedule and on whether more leaks or code items are found. We coordinate with PGW to keep the wait short.
Do you work with landlords and rental properties?
Yes. We coordinate tenant access, complete PGW-required repairs, and provide documentation for your records.
Which Southwest Philadelphia neighborhoods do you serve?
Kingsessing, Cobbs Creek, Southwest Schuylkill, Angora, Mount Moriah, Paschall, Elmwood Park, Clearview, Eastwick and Penrose — ZIP codes 19142, 19143 and 19153.
PGW Shut Off Your Gas? Don't Wait.
Gas leak testing, repair and PGW restoration across Southwest Philadelphia — founded by a Master Plumber, backed by 25+ years of proven results. Smell gas right now? Get out and call PGW at 215-235-1212 first.