Benjamin Franklin Plumbing repairs leaking gas lines and runs new lines for ranges, dryers, water heaters and generators in Tyrone, Peachtree City, and Newnan. Our phones are answered 24/7.
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If you smell rotten eggs or hear hissing near a gas line, leave the house first and call 911 and your gas utility from outside. Do not flip switches or use a phone indoors. Once responders say it is safe, our licensed plumbers repair the piping on your side of the meter and pressure test it.
24/7
Open every day, with no after-hours fees.
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Total costs shown before any work begins.
$5/min
Paid to you if we are late for your appointment, up to $300.
$0 down
Financing with affordable monthly payments.
Atlanta Gas Light maintains the lines up to your meter. Everything from the meter to your appliances belongs to you, including buried lines to a grill or detached garage. We repair leaks on that customer-owned piping, add new lines for gas appliances, and test every job before the gas goes back on.
Natural gas has an added odorant that smells like rotten eggs. Leave right away and call 911 and the gas utility from outside.
A hissing sound near an appliance or line can mean gas is escaping. Get everyone out before you make any calls.
Atlanta Gas Light lists discolored vegetation above a buried gas line as a leak sign. Blowing dirt is another clue.
Continued bubbling in a puddle or wet soil near a buried gas line can point to a leak below the surface.
The CPSC warns that older uncoated brass connectors can fail, and only a qualified professional should replace them.
A pilot that will not stay lit can point to a supply, valve or appliance problem. It is worth a check.
A new range, dryer, generator or tankless heater may need a new line or a larger one to supply enough gas.
Gas line trouble in Fayette or Coweta County? Our plumbers answer the phone 24/7. Call (470) 975-7770
| Leak repair on accessible pipe | 1–3 hoursTypically for pipe reachable in a basement, crawlspace, attic or garage. |
|---|---|
| Gas line for one indoor appliance | 2–5 hoursTypically depends on distance from the existing line and wall access. |
| Buried line to a grill or generator | 1–2 daysTypically depends on trench length and whether a permit inspection is needed. |
| Pressure test | Under 1 hourTypically done before new or repaired piping is put into service. |
Typical times. Your plumber confirms the plan and timing after diagnosis.
Gas line costs depend on where the line runs, how far it goes, and what the appliance needs. After looking at your meter, existing piping and the appliance, your plumber gives you a full menu of options and the total cost before any work begins. Permit and inspection needs are explained up front.
| Length of the run | A short tap near an existing line costs less than a long run across the house. |
|---|---|
| Indoor or buried | Buried lines to a grill, fire pit or generator need trenching and backfill. |
| Appliance demand | Tankless heaters and generators can need a larger line than a range or dryer. |
| Access | Open crawlspace or basement access is easier than routing through finished walls. |
| Permit and inspection | Many jobs require a permit and inspection, which can add steps to the schedule. |
Your plumber arrives within the scheduled window. If we're even one minute late, we pay you $5 per minute, up to $300.
We look at the meter connection, existing piping, shut-off valves and connectors, and test for leaks where needed.
You see a full menu of options and total costs, including any permit and inspection steps, before work begins.
We complete the work, pressure test the piping, check for leaks, and restore gas to your appliances.
A real person answers 24 hours a day. Nights, weekends and holidays cost the same.
Our work runs under Georgia Master Plumber license MP208643.
If we're even one minute late for a scheduled appointment, we pay you $5 per minute, up to $300.
You get a full menu of options and the total cost before any work begins.
Every plumber is highly trained, background-checked, and drug-tested before entering your home.
Phones are answered 24/7, and we don't charge after-hour fees on nights, weekends, or holidays.
A new gas line for a generator or tankless water heater can be part of a larger project, and financing can help. Options include $0 down and affordable monthly payments, with pre-approved offers shown during our visit. Pre-qualification is a soft credit pull, and offers are subject to lender approval.
Financing is subject to credit approval. Terms depend on the lender and are explained before you sign.
Georgia's natural gas setup splits the job in two. Atlanta Gas Light delivers gas through its pipes and maintains the lines up to your meter, while you buy the gas itself from a certified marketer. Some cities, such as Grantville, run their own gas systems instead. Either way, the piping from the meter to your appliances is the homeowner's to maintain.
That customer-owned piping includes buried lines to a grill, fire pit, generator or detached garage. Atlanta Gas Light advises having buried gas piping checked periodically for corrosion and leaks. Georgia 811 only marks public utilities, so your private gas line will not be marked when you request a locate. Plan any digging with that in mind.
The utility handles lines up to the meter. Piping past the meter belongs to the homeowner.
Georgia 811 marks public utilities only, so buried lines to grills and outbuildings are not flagged.
Georgia red clay shifts with wet and dry seasons, which can stress buried piping over time.
Leave the house right away and warn others on the way out. Do not flip light switches, unplug anything, or use a phone inside. Once you are a safe distance away, call 911 and Atlanta Gas Light. Stay out until responders say it is safe. Then a licensed plumber can repair any leak past the meter.
Atlanta Gas Light maintains the lines up to your meter. From the meter to your appliances, including buried lines to a grill or outbuilding, the piping belongs to you. Atlanta Gas Light says repairs and inspections on that customer-owned piping should be done by a plumbing contractor or other qualified professional.
Yes. A standby generator needs a gas line sized for its demand, often run underground from the meter area. Your plumber checks your meter, existing piping and the generator's requirements, then gives you total costs before work begins. Many jobs need a permit and inspection, and the line is pressure tested before use.
Atlanta Gas Light lists three. Smell for a rotten-egg odor. Listen for hissing or roaring near a gas appliance or line. Look for dead or discolored plants, blowing dirt, or bubbling water over a buried line. Odorant can fade, so do not rely on smell alone. If you notice any sign, leave and call from outside.
It depends on where the leak is. Atlanta Gas Light maintains the lines up to your meter. Leaks on the piping from the meter to your appliances are the homeowner's responsibility. In any suspected leak, call 911 and the gas utility first. After they make it safe, we repair leaks on your side of the meter.
Yes. Georgia 811 is free, and you should submit a ticket at least three business days before digging. Utilities mark only public lines, though. Your own buried gas line to a grill, fire pit or outbuilding will not be marked, so tell your plumber about it before any digging starts.
Many gas line jobs need a permit and inspection, but rules vary by location. Check with your city or county building department, such as Fayette County, Coweta County, Fayetteville, or Newnan. When we give you options and total costs, we tell you if we expect a permit for your job.
A pressure test checks new or repaired gas piping for leaks before it goes into service. The line is closed off, filled with air or an inert gas to a set pressure, and watched on a gauge to confirm the pressure holds. Fuel gas codes require this step, and inspectors often check it.
If it is an older uncoated brass connector, yes. The CPSC warns that the solder on those connectors can fail and recommends replacing them with a new coated or stainless steel connector. Only a qualified professional should do it, since moving the appliance can stress an old connector. Connectors should also be replaced whenever an appliance is replaced or moved.
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118 Palmetto Rd, Suite G, Tyrone, GA 30290
