Gas Line Services in Highland, CA | Plumber Riverside CA

Anyone in Highland who smells gas should leave the house, then call 911 and SoCalGas at 1-800-427-2200 from outside. For leaks after the meter, new lines and pressure testing, call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Highland.

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Gas piping in Highland

Highland grew from citrus groves and the railroads at the southern base of the San Bernardino Mountains, and it is now divided into Highland, East Highland and West Highland. SoCalGas serves the city. The housing mix matters for gas work: about 44 percent of homes were built before 1980, and the median build year is 1983, with the 1980s and 1990s as the busiest decades. Homes around the Palm Avenue historic district and the older parts of town are the likeliest to have iron gas pipe that has been tapped and extended over the years. Newer East Highland tracts are more often a question of adding capacity.

The City of Highland Building & Safety Division, at 27215 Base Line, requires permits for plumbing systems and for water heaters. Expect gas piping changes to go through permit, pressure test and inspection.

Repair or replace?

What you have	Repair makes sense when	Replacement makes sense when
Leaking fitting or union	The rest of the run is sound	Several joints on the same run are weeping
Stuck shutoff valve	Rarely; valves are usually swapped	It will not turn or leaks at the stem
Old appliance connector	Never worth repairing	Any time it is old, kinked or uncoated brass
Corroded section of pipe	Damage is limited to one spot	Rust is widespread or outdoors in soil

Call now to be connected with a local plumber in Highland.

(951) 489-1530

Signs to take seriously

Gas smell anywhere in the house or yard (leave and call from outside)
Hissing from a valve, union or connector
Yellow, noisy or lifting burner flames
Soot around a water heater or furnace
Pilots that will not stay lit

Seasonal notes

Highland sits closer to the mountains than much of the valley, and cold winter nights keep furnaces and water heaters busy. Fall is a good time to fix slow leaks and stiff valves before that demand peaks. Spring and fall also suit outdoor projects; call 811 before trenching so SoCalGas can mark its line. In earthquake country, check that the water heater is strapped and the gas connector has some slack. When you call, say whether the home is in East Highland, West Highland or the older core, since that hints at what kind of piping the plumber will find.

Gas Line Services questions in Highland

What do plumbers tend to find in the gas piping of older homes?

In Highland homes built before 1980, common finds are iron pipe tapped several times, capped stubs, stiff valves and outdated connectors. A pressure test tells whether the whole system is tight.

Does gas piping work here need a permit?

Yes for most changes. The City of Highland requires permits for plumbing systems and water heaters, through Building & Safety on Base Line.

Is an earthquake shutoff valve at the gas meter worth adding?

It can be. A seismic valve closes the supply automatically during strong shaking. Ask about permit needs with Highland Building & Safety before installing one.

Do homes with gas appliances need carbon monoxide alarms?

Yes. Highland homes with a gas furnace, water heater or range should have carbon monoxide alarms outside sleeping rooms and on each level.