Chestnut Hill Gas Leak Repair

Gas Leak Detection & Repair in Chestnut Hill & Mt. Airy

“Smell gas? Get out first. Then call.”

Precision Plus Plumbing finds and repairs gas leaks in Chestnut Hill and Mt. Airy homes, from our office at 7500 Germantown Ave. We’re licensed for gas line work and handle the air pressure test PGW requires before your gas can be turned back on. In nearby Montgomery County, we do the same for PECO. Our emergency line is answered 24/7.

Gas Leaks in Chestnut Hill’s Older Homes

Many Chestnut Hill and Mt. Airy homes are 100 years old or more. Their original black iron gas piping has had decades of settling, remodels and added appliances. Threaded joints loosen, old valves wear out, and fittings buried in walls or under floors can leak without anyone noticing.

Many of these homes have also had newer yellow CSST (corrugated stainless steel tubing) added for kitchens, dryers, fireplaces or generators. CSST must be installed and bonded correctly. We check both the old iron and the newer CSST, so the whole gas system is safe, not just the one fitting that was leaking.

Signs of a Gas Leak in Your Home

1

Rotten Egg Smell

Gas utilities add a sulfur-like odor so leaks can be noticed. Take even a faint smell seriously

2

Hissing near a pipe, meter or appliance

Gas escaping under pressure can make a hissing or whistling sound.

3

Yellow or orange burner flames

A healthy gas flame is blue. Yellow flames, soot or a pilot that keeps going out need checking.

4

Dead patches in the yard

A buried gas line leaking can kill grass or plants above it.

5

Higher gas bills than usual

An unexplained jump in usage can mean gas is escaping.

6

Headaches, dizziness or nausea at home

symptoms that ease when you go outside can be a warning sign. Leave and call for help.

PGW and PECO: Getting Your Gas Turned Back On

When a leak is reported, the utility shuts off gas to the home. It won’t turn it back on until a licensed plumber has repaired the leak and the gas lines pass an air pressure test. In Chestnut Hill, Mt. Airy and the rest of Philadelphia, that utility is PGW. In Wyndmoor, Erdenheim, Flourtown, Lafayette Hill and Glenside, it’s PECO.

We repair the leak, run the pressure test with calibrated equipment, document the results and coordinate with PGW or PECO. In most cases, gas can be restored the same day repairs pass.

Our Gas Leak Repair Process

From your first call to hot water restored — here’s exactly what happens.

1 Safety check

We confirm the home is safe to enter and ventilated, and coordinate a shutoff with PGW or PECO if needed.

2 Find the leak

Electronic gas detectors, combustible gas indicators and soap testing pinpoint the leak, including inside walls and under floors.

3 Repair

We tighten or replace failed fittings, valves and pipe sections, and repair or replace CSST and appliance connectors to code.

4 Pressure test

The system is pressurized with air and monitored for any drop.

5 Restore service

We document the repair and test, then coordinate with the utility to turn your gas back on.

What Chestnut Hill Homeowners Are Saying

    
 
 
         
   Saxon Dave 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great service, very professiona,l on time, cleaned up afterwards, very respectable. I would definitely be calling him for all my needs. Before I go to anybody else for anything, i will call Precision Plus first. Five out of five stars for me
  
 
        
   Mary Worthy 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Precision Plus Plumbing came out the next day and quickly got to work. They showed real care for our children’s well-being and handled everything with professionalism and compassion. Highly recommend!
  
 
        
   Keisha Jackson-Smith 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Derrick was very efficient and professional. He explained what needed to be done in detail and completed the job in a timely manner. I am very pleased with the result.
  
 
        
   Brian Feaster 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Derrick from Precision Plumbing, performed mold testing, was quick, professional and efficient!
  
 
        
   Beverly Bolden 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Derrick was quick  assessing my issues problem solved in no time great job thanks so much
  
 
        
   Wayne Tucker 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. QUALITY 5 STARS
  
 
        
   Dave Watson 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great experience!  Quick turnaround on a Saturday. Fixed the issue and was a pleasure to work with.

Derrick Jackson

Founder & Master Plumber

Since opening our doors in 1999, Precision Plus Plumbing has had one goal in mind: save busy homeowners time and frustration.

When you hire Precision Plus, you’re benefiting from a proven local business that knows your home, is familiar with older plumbing, and will educate you on what caused your problem — while discussing options on how to prevent them from happening again.

“We made the decision to provide clients with a unique experience that busy homeowners would be proud of. Our techs show up on time, do not smell like the sewer, and can resolve most problems on the initial service call.”

What started as a commitment to better service has grown into the area’s most trusted name for emergency plumbing, water damage restoration, and mold services — serving Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New Jersey.

Serving All of Chestnut Hill

Chestnut Hill Gas Leak FAQs

What should I do if I smell gas in my Chestnut Hill home?

Leave without switching anything on or off and don’t use your phone inside. From a safe distance, call PGW at 215-235-1212 or 911. Don’t go back in until the utility or emergency responders say it’s safe.

Who fixes the gas line, me or PGW?

PGW is responsible for the line from the street to your meter. You’re responsible for all piping from the meter into and through the house, and that repair must be done by a licensed plumber.

Does PGW require a pressure test after a gas leak repair?

Yes. PGW and PECO require an air pressure test showing the lines hold pressure before they restore gas service. We perform and document it.

My house has old iron gas pipes. Do they need replacing?

Not always. Many old iron lines are still sound. We test the system and replace only the sections that are leaking or unsafe.

Do you handle gas leaks in Montgomery County?

Yes. We repair leaks and run PECO pressure tests in Wyndmoor, Erdenheim, Flourtown, Lafayette Hill and Glenside.

How much does gas leak repair cost?

It depends on where the leak is and what needs replacing. A loose fitting costs far less than replacing a pipe run inside a wall. We give you an upfront price after inspection, before any work starts.

Gas Leak Repair Problem in Chestnut Hill?

Precision Plus Plumbing provides gas leak detection, repair and PGW pressure testing in Chestnut Hill and Mt. Airy from its office at 7500 Germantown Ave #02B, Philadelphia, PA 19119. It also performs PECO pressure testing in nearby Montgomery County, with 24/7 emergency service.

Chestnut Hill Gas Leak Repair

Gas Leak Detection & Repair in Chestnut Hill & Mt. Airy

“Smell gas? Get out first. Then call.”

Gas Leaks in Chestnut Hill’s Older Homes

Signs of a Gas Leak in Your Home

1

Rotten Egg Smell

2

Hissing near a pipe, meter or appliance

3

Yellow or orange burner flames

4

Dead patches in the yard

5

Higher gas bills than usual

6

Headaches, dizziness or nausea at home

PGW and PECO: Getting Your Gas Turned Back On

Our Gas Leak Repair Process

1

Safety check

2

Find the leak

3

Repair

4

Pressure test

5

Restore service

What Chestnut Hill Homeowners Are Saying

Derrick Jackson

Serving All of Chestnut Hill

Chestnut Hill Gas Leak FAQs

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