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Even though their jobs sound similar—both professions work on pipes—a plumber and pipefitter actually have very different jobs, and pipefitting isn’t considered plumbing. Pipefitting is done in commercial and industrial buildings and factories, and the pipes carry gas, chemicals, acid, and other potentially hazardous substances. Pipefitters often work in intense conditions while plumbers may work in lower-pressure environments.

When hiring a plumber to install or repair gas pipes, consider asking them the following questions: 

• Do you have insurance and a professional license to do the job? 

• How long will the project take to complete? 

• Will I need to hire additional professionals for excavation or landscaping? 

• Do you have references from previous clients? 

• Do you belong to any relevant trade associations? 

It can cost anywhere from $200 to $5,000 to repair a gas line. The cost may vary depending on where the problem is located. For example, if there’s a small gas leak somewhere that’s easy to access, the cost could be on the lower side. On the other hand, repairing buried lines and lines in other hard-to-reach areas will be more expensive.

Local codes often mandate specific fittings, permits, and vent considerations for permitted function and safety, which are enforced by professionals.