Gas Line Services in Upland, CA | Plumber Riverside CA

If you smell gas in an Upland building, leave right away, then call 911 and SoCalGas at 1-800-427-2200 from a safe place. For repairs or new piping after the meter, call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Upland.

Yellow flexible gas line connecting to a range with a shutoff valve, gas line services in Upland, CA

Warning signs

Gas odor. Leave first. Do not use switches, phones or anything that could spark until you are outside.
A hiss you can hear near the meter or an appliance valve
Burners that light with a pop or burn with lazy yellow flames
Soot around the water heater or furnace
A pilot that keeps going out
An appliance that underperforms when others are running

Gas work in Upland

SoCalGas supplies natural gas in Upland and handles leaks on its side, the service line and the meter. Everything after the meter is owner piping: the runs to the water heater, furnace, range, dryer, fireplace and any outdoor appliances. A plumber repairs leaks there, adds branches, replaces old valves and connectors, and pressure tests the system when the work is done.

The City of Upland Building and Safety Division at 460 N. Euclid Avenue accepts building permit requests online only, through its Citizen Self Service portal. The city's page does not list gas or plumbing permits by name, so let the plumber confirm what the job needs; adding or altering gas piping normally means a permit and an inspection. Our fact sheet for Upland does not record housing age, so we cannot say how old the piping on a given street is. Older houses in any city tend to have iron pipe extended over time, while newer ones may use flexible tubing.

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

(951) 489-1530

What affects the price

Length and route of any new line
Whether existing pipe is large enough for the added appliance
Access in attics, walls, crawl spaces or across a slab
Materials: black iron, flexible tubing, valves and connectors
Permit, testing and inspection time

What happens on the call

The number on this page connects you with an independent plumber who works on gas piping in Upland. Tell them the appliance, where it will go, and whether you have noticed any smell. If an inspection is needed, the plumber will explain when the line can be turned on. For commercial spaces, ask whether they take on commercial gas piping before booking. Before the visit, clear the area around the meter and the appliance, and keep the new unit's installation manual handy, since it lists the gas supply it needs.

Gas Line Services questions in Upland

Can a plumber run a new gas line for a range, dryer or fireplace?

Yes. The plumber checks capacity from the meter, adds a branch with its own shutoff, pressure tests it and arranges the inspection. Upland takes permit requests online through Citizen Self Service.

Should the old flexible connector behind my stove or dryer be replaced?

If it is old, kinked, corroded or an uncoated brass type, replacing it is wise. It is a small part and easy to change when the appliance is pulled out.

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

For many owners it is. A seismic valve shuts off gas automatically during strong shaking. Check permit requirements with Upland Building and Safety before installation.

Do homes with gas appliances need carbon monoxide alarms?

Yes. Upland homes with gas appliances should have carbon monoxide alarms outside sleeping rooms and on every level.