Indianapolis Gas Line Repair & Replacement

If you smell natural gas or suspect a gas leak, leave the building immediately and move to a safe location. Do not turn lights or appliances on or off, use a phone inside, or do anything that could create a spark. Once you are safely outside, call 911 and Citizens Energy Group to report the suspected leak and contact an Indianapolis emergency plumber to complete necessary gas line repair or replacement. Do not return until emergency personnel or utility professionals say it is safe.

Yes. Ciriello Plumbing provides gas line installation for a variety of residential applications, including appliance gas line hookups, generator gas line installation, and outdoor gas line installation for grills and fire pits. Our experienced plumbers can help determine the appropriate gas line setup for your project and complete the installation safely and properly.

Gas line work may require a permit depending on the type and scope of the project. Indianapolis follows applicable Indiana building and fuel gas codes, and requirements can vary based on the work being performed. Ciriello Plumbing can help determine what is required for your project and handle the necessary permitting when applicable.

Gas line leaks can result from corrosion, damaged or deteriorating piping, loose connections, improper installation, or damage to buried gas piping. Excavation and digging can also damage underground gas lines. If you notice a rotten-egg smell, hissing sound, or other signs of a gas leak, leave the area immediately and contact the appropriate emergency and utility services.

Yes. If Citizens Energy Group shuts off your gas service because of a problem with customer-owned gas piping, Ciriello Plumbing can inspect and repair or replace the affected gas lines. Citizens Energy Group is responsible for the meter and gas piping from the meter to the street, while the property owner is generally responsible for gas piping after the meter. Once repairs are complete, Citizens Energy Group must handle the restoration of gas service after a utility shutoff.

During a gas line pressure test, a licensed plumber isolates the gas piping and uses a pressure gauge to check whether the system can hold a specified pressure for a required period of time. A drop in pressure can indicate a leak or other problem that needs to be located and repaired before the system is placed back into service.

A gas line inspection may be recommended if you have older piping, customer-owned buried gas lines, a suspected leak, or are making changes to your gas system. Citizens Energy Group recommends periodic inspection of customer-owned buried gas piping for corrosion and leaks. If you're unsure about the condition of your gas lines, a qualified plumber can inspect the accessible piping and recommend the appropriate next step.

Yes. Licensed plumbers can work on natural gas piping and gas-related plumbing projects when they are properly qualified to do so. Ciriello Plumbing provides Indianapolis gas line repair & replacement, installation, inspection, and other gas line services for residential and commercial properties.

This is the Responsibility generally depends on where the gas line is located. Citizens Energy Group is responsible for the natural gas meter and the gas line between the meter and the street. The property owner is generally responsible for gas piping after the meter, including interior gas lines and gas piping serving appliances. This means repairs to customer-owned gas piping are typically the property owner's responsibility and expense.