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Gas problems don't announce themselves politely. Maybe you catch a whiff near the water heater. Maybe your stove burners sputter and won't hold a flame. Maybe you're adding a new range, dryer, or outdoor grill and need a fresh line run. Whatever it is, a plumber from Castroville Plumbing is usually at your door in about 45 minutes to check it out.
Here's how we work. First we shut things down and test the system with a pressure gauge to see if the line is actually losing gas. Then we track down where. That might be a loose flare fitting, a corroded section of pipe, or a bad connection at an appliance. The salt air off Monterey Bay is hard on metal, and older homes around Castroville and Prunedale sometimes have gas lines that have been quietly rusting for years. We replace the bad section, re-test, and make sure every joint holds before we call it done.
For new installs, we size the line for the appliance so you get steady pressure, whether it's a big cooktop in Marina or a shop heater out in Elkhorn. We pull the right permits when the job calls for it and coordinate with the gas company on shut-off and turn-on. No cutting corners on gas. It's not the place for it.
If you smell that rotten-egg odor, don't flip switches or light anything. Get everyone outside, leave the door open, and call us. We serve Castroville, Moss Landing, Salinas, Watsonville, Seaside, Monterey, and the rest of the bay.
When to call us
A rotten-egg or sulfur smell near an appliance or meter
Burners that won't light or keep going out
A hissing sound near a gas pipe or connection
Higher gas bills with no change in how you use it
Dead grass or dirt bubbling near a buried gas line
You're adding a stove, dryer, water heater, or grill and need a line
Gas line repair & installation jobs we handle in Castroville
Pressure testing to confirm and pinpoint a leak
Replacing corroded or damaged sections of gas pipe
Repairing fittings and appliance connections
Running new gas lines for ranges, dryers, heaters, and grills
Sizing lines so appliances get proper pressure
Pulling permits and coordinating shut-off with the gas utility when needed
Not sure which one you need? Call and describe what's going on. We'll confirm the scope and give you a free, no-obligation quote before any work starts.
Common questions
I think I smell gas. What should I do right now?
Don't turn lights, switches, or appliances on or off, and don't light a match. Get everyone out of the house, leave a door open behind you, and call us from outside. If the smell is strong, call the gas company's emergency line too. We'll come test and locate the leak.
Do I need a permit to add a gas line?
Most new gas line work needs a permit, especially when we're adding a run for a new appliance. We handle that and schedule any required inspection. Small repairs to an existing line may not, but we'll tell you what applies to your specific job before we start.
Why do gas lines fail in this area?
The marine air along the Monterey Bay coast speeds up corrosion on older metal pipe, and homes in places like Castroville and Aromas often have lines that have been in the ground or wall for decades. Loose fittings and appliance connections also work themselves free over time.
Can you connect my new stove or dryer the same visit?
Often yes, if the existing line is in good shape and sized right for the appliance. If we need to run new pipe or add a shut-off, we'll size it correctly and get it done. We'll be straight with you about what the job takes before any work begins.