Can you leave a gas line uncapped?

• <div><p>No, you shouldn’t leave a gas line uncapped because it can allow gas to escape into your environment, which can lead to fires, explosions, and health hazards. That’s why it’s critical to properly cap and seal any unused gas lines as soon as you can. If you’re not comfortable with that, you can always call a licensed plumber to safely handle it for you. </p></div>

Are seismic gas shut-off valves required in California?

• <div><p>Almost all new buildings in California need an earthquake shut-off valve. The requirements for an earthquake gas shut-off valve (and who can install it) depend on where you live. For example, according to the <a href="https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/los_angeles/latest/lamc/0-0-0-186081">Los Angeles Municipal Code</a>, you’re required to hire a licensed contractor to install one whenever you build, sell, or renovate a home. Check with your local building department for your city’s laws on installing, permitting, and inspecting earthquake shut-off valves.</p></div>

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Q: What safety measures do professionals follow during gas piping work?

• <div><p>Comprehensive checks, utilizing proper materials, and immediate leak testing.</p></div>

Q: How long does it take to fix a gas leak?

• <div><p>Fixing a gas leak can take anywhere from <b>one to 24 hours</b>, depending on the location and magnitude of the problem. A gas line specialist or gas plumber should be able to give you an estimated time to completion once they evaluate the situation. If your city&rsquo;s utility company works to fix a gas leak, it will likely have information available about the anticipated time for gas service to be restored. </p></div>

Q: Can you leave a gas line uncapped?

• <div><p>No, you shouldn&rsquo;t leave a gas line uncapped because it can allow gas to escape into your environment, which can lead to fires, explosions, and health hazards. That&rsquo;s why it&rsquo;s critical to properly cap and seal any unused gas lines as soon as you can. If you&rsquo;re not comfortable with that, you can always call a licensed plumber to safely handle it for you. </p></div>

Q: Can you plant a tree over a gas line?

• <div><p>No, you cannot plant a tree above a gas line. Tree roots grow and spread over time and can sometimes dent, crack, or penetrate a gas line. Those same roots may also cause accessibility problems for maintenance or repairs. You can generally plant vegetation with non-invasive root systems, low-growing vegetation, and flower beds near gas lines. </p></div>

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Last update on November 27, 2025

Reviewed in August 2023
BEWARE !!!! RANDY OF SAVERSE PLUMBING!!!! TEMPLE TX!!!!!!!! I can’t let Randy from Saverse plumbing of Temple TX get away with the low level of unprofessionalism he stooped to while working at my house. In August of 2023, he was supposed to add a gas line & I asked him to please be careful...
Saverse Plumbing
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Reviewed in March 2023
I'm here to give an honest review for others needing such a service. They never gave us back the key to our home & seemed unsure of its whereabouts (we are still in our current home- they were painting our new home prior to our moving in). Brian wanted to meet at a gas station to get the...
Yellow Rose Painting
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Reviewed in August 2017
This is the best crew that's ever worked for me. I highly recommend this company! They are very professional and on point. Thank you LOG Fence and Deck. A+ A+ A+ A+
MJG Fence
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Reviewed in February 2015
We received excellent customer service from their professional installers who came to install/replace our gas furnace/forced air heating system. Thank you Kenney, Chris & partner.
Aire Serv of Granbury
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Reviewed in February 2014
This turned out to be a huge job that was underbid, but the company honored their bid. After three days, a broken water pipe, incredibly small crawl spaces and a faulty pressure gauge the job was done! The crew was very professional and friendly, always keeping a sense of humor. We had to...
Staas Plumbing Company, Inc.
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Reviewed in February 2014
My gas heater stopped working for about 14 hours and then started working again. It has been working fine since then.
MOORE AIR
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Reviewed in May 2013
He is so good, I would say excellent. Every time we need something done he is here and sometimes he don't want a cent. But we usually give him a tip of $10 or $20 cus he come from Pilot and know that gas high he can use gas money. Even if he does do a big job he only wants a little ex-tra for...
Glenn Strickland
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We specialize in custom build remodels, roofs concrete and irrigation and much more. We turn your existing home into a dream home. Please reach out to us directly at 325-642-0967

"Prompt and professional service. It's been about two years since installation and we've experienced no problems with the system. Very pleased."

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We specialize in custom build remodels, roofs concrete and irrigation and much more. We turn your existing home into a dream home. Please reach out to us directly at 325-642-0967

"Prompt and professional service. It's been about two years since installation and we've experienced no problems with the system. Very pleased."

Bill R on January 2022

Gas Logs questions, answered by experts

Comprehensive checks, utilizing proper materials, and immediate leak testing.

Fixing a gas leak can take anywhere from one to 24 hours, depending on the location and magnitude of the problem. A gas line specialist or gas plumber should be able to give you an estimated time to completion once they evaluate the situation. If your city’s utility company works to fix a gas leak, it will likely have information available about the anticipated time for gas service to be restored.

No, you shouldn’t leave a gas line uncapped because it can allow gas to escape into your environment, which can lead to fires, explosions, and health hazards. That’s why it’s critical to properly cap and seal any unused gas lines as soon as you can. If you’re not comfortable with that, you can always call a licensed plumber to safely handle it for you.

Almost all new buildings in California need an earthquake shut-off valve. The requirements for an earthquake gas shut-off valve (and who can install it) depend on where you live. For example, according to the Los Angeles Municipal Code, you’re required to hire a licensed contractor to install one whenever you build, sell, or renovate a home. Check with your local building department for your city’s laws on installing, permitting, and inspecting earthquake shut-off valves.

No, you cannot plant a tree above a gas line. Tree roots grow and spread over time and can sometimes dent, crack, or penetrate a gas line. Those same roots may also cause accessibility problems for maintenance or repairs. You can generally plant vegetation with non-invasive root systems, low-growing vegetation, and flower beds near gas lines.

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