McKinney Gas Line Services

Why Should I Call a Plumber in McKinney Instead of the Gas Company for a Gas Leak?

Here’s how it typically works: if you call Atmos or CoServ, they’ll come out and check your gas lines for leaks. If they find one, they’ll confirm it for you. But here’s the thing—the gas company’s responsibility stops at your meter.
When the leak is on your side of the meter, they’ll shut off the valve, lock your meter, and tell you to contact a licensed plumber in McKinney, TX.
Once that happens, we need to get authorization from the utility company to unlock your meter. This means permits, city inspections, and plenty of back-and-forth. The whole process can stretch several days, especially if it starts on a weekend. You’re also looking at permit fees, multiple service visits, and a much bigger bill than necessary.
If you call our plumbing team in McKinney first, we can walk you through turning off the gas safely until we arrive. We’ll test your system, pinpoint any leaks on your property, fix the problem, turn your meter back on, and relight your appliances. Less time, less hassle, less money.

How Do You Find a Gas Leak in McKinney?

We use a couple of reliable approaches. Several of our trucks carry electronic combustible gas leak detectors that can “sniff out” leaks when your meter isn’t locked.

That said, plenty of our plumbers stick with the tried-and-true method: spraying exposed connections with a testing solution. If there’s a leak, bubbles form right where the problem is. Both methods work great when you’ve got the training and experience to back them up.

What Is a Gas Pressure Test in McKinney?

Sometimes a gas pressure test is necessary to get your gas service restored after a leak repair. There are two main types, and we might use one or both depending on your situation.

• High-Pressure Test: We access all your appliances and shut-off valves to turn them off and test each valve. This is the standard test needed to pass inspection and get your meter released with a green tag.
• Low-Pressure Test: This one checks beyond the gas shut-off valve into an appliance or fixture itself. We use it less frequently, usually when we suspect a leak that’s not in the main gas lines.