Leaks in natural gas piping systems represent a serious threat to life and property. Papa Plumbing Heating & Drainage Ltd offers leak detection, repairs, and gas fitting services in Surrey, BC, for residential homeowners, landlords, strata buildings, restaurants, and commercial properties with gas systems. Our gas fitters inspect gas piping, appliance connections, furnaces, boilers, tank water heaters, tankless water heaters, fireplaces, BBQ lines, and other gas appliances.

Even a very minor problem with a connector, valve, appliance or gas line can lead to a dangerous situation. That's why we have licensed gas contractors and an experienced Surrey plumber available to provide 24-hour emergency service in Surrey and throughout the Lower Mainland.

Do you need gas detection and repair? Call us for gas leak detection, professional gas fitting, and gas repair services in Surrey.

What To Do If You Smell Gas

If you notice a strong odour like rotten eggs or sulphur coming from your home or building, don't try to locate or repair the leak yourself.

According to FortisBC's recommendations, you should follow these procedures:

Immediately stop what you are doing. Don't turn on electrical switches or electrical devices, don't light any matches or cigarettes, and don't use your phone.
Leave the property immediately and leave doors and windows open as you find your way out. Stay away from the building.
Call FortisBC at 1-800-663-9911 or call 911 once you are safely outside.
Wait for confirmation that it's safe to return to the building.

Natural gas is odourless. It's the addition of mercaptan that gives it the characteristic rotten-egg smell, so it alerts people to a potential leak.

Once the immediate emergency has been addressed and authorities have confirmed the building is safe to enter again, you can hire a certified gas technician to inspect the system and make any necessary repairs.

Signs You Have a Gas Leak

Not every gas leak produces the same warning signs. If you suspect there is a possible gas leak in your home due to the odour, contact FortisBC right away.

There are additional signs that may suggest there's a problem with your gas piping system, including:

Smell of rotten eggs and sulphur. This is often one of the most obvious indicators of natural gas in the air.
Hissing near appliances or gas piping, which indicates gas is escaping through a damaged connector or pipe.
Dead patches of grass over the gas line often indicate a problem that requires investigation.
Spike in your FortisBC bill. While there are many reasons why this could happen, unexplained increased consumption deserves an investigation.
Soot or yellow, orange, wavering pilot flame. These are typical signs of improper combustion rather than proof of a gas leak. However, they may also signal a carbon monoxide problem. Both situations should be investigated.
Unusual tiredness, dizziness, headaches, nausea, or fatigue at home. These are common symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning rather than natural gas itself. If multiple people within the property experience similar symptoms or if these symptoms improve when leaving the building, consider this a serious matter.

Our Gas Leak Detection Process

Electronic Gas Leak Detection & Soap Test

Our technicians check all accessible gas lines, valves, appliance connections, and fittings using electronic combustible-gas detection equipment to help identify the presence of gas and narrow down the source of a leak. Any visible fittings can also be tested using an accepted leak-detecting solution. We may also perform a soap test. If bubbles form, it can indicate escaping gas at that connection. Using both electronic detection and soap testing helps confirm suspected leak points.

Gas Line Pressure Testing

Depending on circumstances, we may isolate the gas supply so the piping can be pressure tested. This allows us to determine if the system holds pressure and helps us differentiate problems with an appliance from a leak somewhere else in the gas piping.

Repair, Retesting & Code Compliance

Once we have identified the source of the leak, we repair or replace the faulty component and retest the entire system. All gas work in British Columbia must comply with regulations set by Technical Safety BC. Regulated gas work must be performed by an appropriately authorized contractor or qualified person, and permits must be obtained before starting regulated installations or alterations.

Gas Line Repair & Replacement

We repair damaged, deteriorated, or leaking gas piping. We also provide gas line replacement for sections of gas piping that are no longer suitable for safe service.

Appliance Connection Leaks

Loose, damaged, and poorly installed appliance connections can result in leaks. We repair stove, range, dryer, water heater, and other appliance connections.

Furnace & Boiler Gas Leaks

Gas valves, fittings, burners, and supply connections around furnaces and boilers can develop problems over time. We inspect the gas supply and all related components to repair issues at their source.

Water Heater Gas Line

We diagnose leaks around gas water heater shut-off valves, connections, and supply piping and perform repair work when necessary.

Fireplace & BBQ Line

Our certified technicians repair both indoor fireplace connections and outdoor gas lines serving BBQs, fire pits, patio heaters, and outdoor kitchens.

Meter-To-House Line

Problems involving the gas service or piping near the meter require careful diagnosis. Depending on where the issue is located, coordination with FortisBC may also be necessary.

Commercial Kitchen Gas Lines

Restaurants and commercial kitchens have several gas appliances operating from a single distribution system. Our technicians repair gas piping and connections serving ranges, ovens, fryers and other professional appliances, and provide gas system upgrades.

Gas Line Installation For New Appliances

We can install new gas lines and connect new appliances, including stoves, dryers, fireplaces, BBQs, furnaces, boilers, and heating systems. We help you obtain permits from Technical Safety BC as part of our installation process.

How Much Does Gas Leak Detection Cost in Surrey?

Determining costs for detecting a gas leak in Surrey varies depending on where the leak is located, how much repair work is needed, or if replacement is required to correct it, so there's no standard price.

The average cost usually ranges from $150 to $450 for simple appliance hookups, while installing new gas lines can range anywhere from $500 to $2000. Complex underground lines requiring excavation can cost more. Emergency leak detection services can also vary based on how much diagnostic work was done and the damaged component.

These prices are general estimates. Each job site requires a full assessment before an exact quote can be provided.

Some factors that influence the total price are:

Where the leak happened
How easy access is
Pipe length and material involved
Required replacement parts
Number of appliances served
Pressure testing
If any permits are required
If excavation is needed
If it's after-hours work

Areas We Serve

Papa Plumbing Heating & Drainage Ltd provides gas and plumbing services across Surrey, including:

Newton
Fleetwood
Guildford
City Centre
Cloverdale
Clayton Heights
Fraser Heights
Sullivan
Panorama Ridge
South Surrey
Grandview Heights
Morgan Creek
Surrounding communities in the Lower Mainland

Whether you need to repair leaks, repairs for appliance connections, gas line testing, professional installation, or same-day service, our technicians can assess your system and explain the next steps.

If you suspect there's a gas leak in your home due to a gas smell, leave the property first and then contact FortisBC or 911. After the immediate danger has passed, contact our Surrey gas fitters for professional assistance.

    
 
 
         
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What To Do If You Smell Gas

Signs You Have a Gas Leak

Our Gas Leak Detection Process

Electronic Gas Leak Detection & Soap Test

Gas Line Pressure Testing

Repair, Retesting & Code Compliance

Gas Leak Repair Services We Provide

Gas Line Repair & Replacement

Appliance Connection Leaks

Furnace & Boiler Gas Leaks

Water Heater Gas Line

Fireplace & BBQ Line

Meter-To-House Line

Commercial Kitchen Gas Lines

Gas Line Installation For New Appliances

How Much Does Gas Leak Detection Cost in Surrey?

Areas We Serve

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