Residential and Commercial Gas Piping
Adding a gas range, running a line to the grill, or chasing a gas smell? We install new gas lines, extend existing ones, and repair leaks for Durham homes and businesses. We size the line for the load, test it, and give you the real price before we start.
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Gas Line Installation and Repair
Most gas line calls are one of these six. Tell us which one sounds like yours and we will tell you what the job usually involves.
Switching from electric to gas means a new line from the nearest tie-in to the appliance. We check what your existing supply can carry first, so the new appliance does not starve the ones already running.
A permanent line to the patio beats swapping propane tanks. We route it, protect it where it runs outside, put a shutoff where you can reach it, and pressure test it before anything is connected.
If you smell gas, leave and call your gas utility or 911 from outside. Once the house is safe, we find the source and repair it. Gas leak repair in Durham starts with a pressure test, not a guess.
When the gas utility will not turn the service on or back on after a test fails, the line has a leak somewhere. We locate it, repair it, and test again so service can be restored.
Moving a range during a kitchen remodel or relocating a dryer means moving the line behind it. We cap what is no longer used, extend what is, and leave every connection accessible.
A standby generator or an outdoor kitchen can draw far more gas than the old line was built for. We size the supply to the new total load and tell you plainly if the existing piping is not enough.
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We look at the appliance, the route, and what the existing supply can carry. You get the real price before we start, and nothing happens until you approve it.
We run the line in the right material for the home, then pressure test every joint before an appliance is connected. We pull permits where the city requires them.
Where an inspection is required, we schedule it and meet the inspector. Then we connect the appliance, confirm it runs correctly, and show you the shutoff.
Gas Lines in Durham
Durham is a mix. Around Downtown Durham, Brightleaf, and the older streets of North Durham, many homes are decades old, and so is the piping behind the walls. Old gas lines can have corroded fittings or connections that were never done to today's standard. When a renovation or a new appliance means touching them, we test what is there before we tie anything in.
Southpoint, Woodcroft, and the newer neighborhoods in SW Durham are a different job. Those homes were often built with gas in mind, so the work is usually adding to it: a line for an outdoor kitchen, a fire pit, a generator, or a tankless water heater that needs more gas than the old tank did. We check capacity before we add the load.
Our shop is at 3460 Apex Pkwy in Apex, and we work Monday through Saturday, 7:00 to 18:00. Call or text (919) 679-1275, or book online. More about how we work in Durham.
Commercial Gas Service
Durham's restaurants, shops, and rental properties run on gas too. We install and repair gas piping for commercial customers as well as homeowners.
New lines and extensions for ranges, fryers, and cooking lines, sized for the full kitchen load, pressure tested, and permitted where required.
Gas supply for commercial water heaters, including upgrades when a larger unit needs more than the old line can carry.
Lines for restaurant patio heaters and fire features, plus leak repair and appliance moves for property managers who need the work documented.
Helpful Details
It depends on the length of the run, the pipe material, how hard the route is to reach, how much gas the appliance needs, and whether a permit is required. We give you the real price before we start, and nothing begins until you approve it.
Leave right away with everyone inside, including pets. Do not touch light switches or use the phone inside. Call your gas utility or 911 from outside. Once the area is safe, call Sweetwater Plumbing at (919) 679-1275 for the repair.
Often, yes. New gas lines and many repairs need one. We pull permits where the city requires them and schedule the inspection, so the work is documented and checked.
Yes. We extend an existing line or run a new one to the patio, install a shutoff, and pressure test it. We also check that your supply can handle the added appliance.
A short extension is a much smaller job than a new line across the house or a generator hookup. Length, access, and inspection scheduling decide it. We tell you what to expect when we give you the price.
Yes. We find the leak with a pressure test, repair or replace the damaged section, and test again before the appliance is back in use.
“Matt was amazing! I've worked with many plumbing companies, and I will definitely contact Sweetwater Plumbing for all my plumbing needs moving forward.”
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“Sweetwater saved the day! I had an active leak from a water pipe in the ceiling. They fixed the leak promptly and did a great cleanup job.”
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“Chris arrived on time and made an assessment. A most conscientious and capable young man — the quality of his work was outstanding.”
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“Great job. Punctual, professional, took time to explain the work, what my options were, and let me choose.”
Krista Summitt
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“Joseph was a great technician. He investigated the problem and walked me through every step of the way. So kind and patient.”
Connie Knox
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“I needed repair work done on short notice after a house inspection. Excellent work and great folks to work with.”
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