Gas Line Installation Near Roanoke, VA

No, installing a gas line is not a do-it-yourself project. If you don’t have a professional technician, like one of those from Southern Trust Home Services, install your gas line, you are likely to encounter problems that place yourself and those in your home in danger.

When it comes to deciding how to power your home and its appliances, your monthly energy bill budget is likely a big consideration. As such, it’s important to know that historically natural gas has been a cheaper option than electricity to heat a home and power its appliances.

Generally speaking, gas lines are installed 18-24 inches below the ground. However, different climates and home systems may require a line to be installed at a different depth.

It can be very dangerous when trying to excavate near a buried gas pipe. To locate your buried piping, call your local energy provider or give us a call at Southern Trust Home Services.

It will depend on a lot of things to decipher how long it will take to get natural gas service installed for your home. A professional at Southern Trust Home Services will help establish a timeline and plan that will identify when construction will start, and provide you regular updates throughout the process until gas service is available.

Gas pipelines typically last for decades before needing to be replaced. Make sure you have an HVAC technician at Southern Trust Home Services help perform yearly maintenance on your gas pipelines to ensure they last as long as possible.

You will most likely need a gas line installation in the following circumstances: the gas pipes are old and/or worn out, a severe weather event or natural disaster damages the lines, you’ve experienced recurring gas leaks, you are in the process of constructing a new home or addition to an existing building, and/or you are upgrading your appliance. Gas line replacement and installation always needs to be done by a professional, so call a qualified technician at Southern Trust Home Services when you’re thinking of replacing and installing new gas lines in your home.