Gas line work in Charlotte covers repairing a leak on the house side of the meter, extending a line to a new range, dryer, water heater, fireplace or grill, and replacing old connectors. It's permitted, inspected work, and a suspected leak is always handled by the gas utility first.
If you smell gas
- Leave the house without using light switches, phones or anything that could spark.
- From outside, call Piedmont Natural Gas at 800-752-7504 or 911.
- Don't try to find or stop the leak yourself.
- After the utility makes the area safe, a licensed contractor repairs the house piping.
Permits and testing
Do I need a permit for a gas line in Charlotte?
New or altered gas piping is permitted work in Mecklenburg County, and the piping is pressure tested before it's covered. North Carolina Utilities Commission rules also require customer piping to be tested for leaks before gas service is turned on.
Can a plumber run a gas line to my grill or range?
A contractor licensed for fuel piping can. The job usually involves sizing the line for the appliances it will serve, a shutoff valve at the appliance, a permit and a pressure test.
Common gas piping issues
Older flexible appliance connectors, corroded black iron at exposed sections, and undersized lines when appliances are added are common reasons for repair. Corrugated stainless steel tubing (CSST) needs proper bonding under the fuel gas code.
Hiring a plumber for this job: gas line repair in Charlotte
SteadWell is a free referral service, not a plumbing company. We connect you with an independent, licensed plumber who serves Charlotte; that plumber prices the job and stands behind the work.
- Confirm the North Carolina license with the State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating and Fire Sprinkler Contractors.
- Confirm the contractor is licensed for fuel piping.
- Ask whether the quote includes the permit, pressure test and inspection.
