Gas leaks are dangerous and should be addressed at the first sign of a leak. Poe’s Plumbing & Backflow is licensed, trained, and certified in all gas repair and installation services. 

If you do suspect a leak, leave the property with your family and pets. Be careful not to use electricity as it can create a spark. Once outside of the home, contact our team for a professional gas leak assessment and safe repair.

Home and business owners can also contact the local utility company. If they detect a major leak, they could potentially turn off all services and “red tag” them until they are properly repaired and re-inspected.

Gas leaks can cause nausea, headaches, dizziness, and respiratory failure. 

Common Signs You Have a Gas Leak

Over time, or through a break, gas lines can deteriorate and begin leaking dangerous gas fumes. While natural gas is odorless, utility companies have added a chemical to ensure leaks can be easily detected. 

Common Signs Of A Gas Leak 

• Sulfur Smell – The rotten egg, or sulfuric, smell is the most immediate sign of a gas leak. At the first sign of foul odors inside of or outside of the home, contact the proper authorities or our team. 

• Dying Plants and Dead Spots in Yards – Gas leaks can affect plants inside of the home and in the yard. Natural gas prevents proper oxygenation eventually killing off vegetation. If you notice large dying spots in the yard or house plants are dying, check for other signs of leaks and call our professional team for an accurate diagnosis. 

• Hissing Sound – Gas will sometimes make a hissing sound as it escapes the pipe through cracks. If you hear any strange sounds near your gas lines, take safety precautions and call our team. 

• Bubbling in Pools of Water – Another sign of an underground gas leak can appear in pools of water in the yard. If you notice bubbling on the surface, it is a potential gas leak. 

Gas Leak Detection

If the utility company has come out and determined there is a gas leak, they will usually turn off all gas to the home and “red tag” the property. Our plumbers can accurately locate the precise location of the gas leak to provide a safe and permanent repair. However, once services have been shut off, detection is more challenging and requires city inspection to restore and inspect the repair. Our team will repair all gas services to city and plumbing code, ensuring that inspectors will restore services to your property.