Gas Line Installation & Repair in Meridian, ID
Gas line work covers the fuel piping that runs from your gas meter to appliances like the water heater, furnace, range, dryer, fireplace, and outdoor grill. It includes finding and repairing leaks, adding new lines, and upsizing piping for appliances that need more gas.
If you smell gas right now, leave the house first. Do not flip switches or use your phone inside. Call Intermountain Gas from outside, and call us once the utility says it is safe.
If you smell gas
Natural gas has an added odor often compared to rotten eggs, so leaks can be noticed. Treat any strong smell as an emergency.
- Leave the house and take everyone with you.
- Do not turn lights or appliances on or off, and do not use a phone indoors.
- Do not try to find the leak yourself.
- From a safe distance, call Intermountain Gas, the utility serving Meridian.
- Once the utility has made the area safe, call us to repair piping on your side of the meter.
The utility handles the meter and the line up to it. Piping from the meter into and through your home is the owner's responsibility.
Who is allowed to work on gas lines in Idaho
Idaho licenses fuel gas piping separately from plumbing. Gas piping falls under the state's HVAC licensing, which includes a specialty license specifically for fuel gas piping, and, according to the board's rules, gas work follows the International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) as adopted in Idaho.
That means gas line jobs booked through our line are handled by technicians licensed for fuel gas work, with the appropriate permit and inspection. We say this plainly because a general plumbing license alone does not cover gas piping in this state.
Outdoor kitchens and fire pits are especially common requests from larger homes in Eagle, and each one needs its own permitted line.
The most common reason homeowners add gas capacity is a switch to an on-demand heater, covered on our water heater replacement page.
Intermountain Gas serves homes across Ada County, from Old Town Meridian to the subdivisions off Eagle Road, and its meter marks where the utility's responsibility ends and yours begins.
Common gas line jobs in Meridian homes
Most gas work falls into a few categories.
| Job | When it comes up | What is involved |
|---|---|---|
| Leak repair | A smell near an appliance or fitting, or a failed pressure test | Locate the leak, replace the fitting or section, retest. |
| New appliance line | Switching a range or dryer from electric to gas | Run a new branch, add a shutoff, pressure test. |
| Tankless upsizing | Replacing a tank heater with gas tankless | Larger pipe from the meter to handle higher gas demand. |
| Outdoor gas | Grill, fire pit, or patio heater | Buried or exterior piping with proper protection. |
| Flexible connector replacement | Old or kinked connectors behind appliances | Replace with a new approved connector. |
Typical jobs. Scope and permit needs are confirmed before work begins.
Tankless water heaters often need a bigger gas line than the tank they replace. Our tankless water heater page explains why.
Why every gas job ends with a pressure test
Before a new or repaired gas line is put into service, it is pressure tested to prove it holds without leaking. The test uses air or inert gas at a set pressure held for a set time, and the inspector confirms it.
Soap solution on fittings finds small leaks the test reveals. Only after the line passes are appliances connected and lit. This step is not optional, and it is the main reason gas work should never be improvised.
What affects the cost of gas line work
Gas work is priced by the length of pipe, the access, and the permit.
- Distance from the meter or nearest branch to the appliance.
- Pipe size needed for the appliance's gas demand.
- Access through the crawl space, attic, or finished walls.
- Exterior or buried runs for outdoor appliances.
- Permit, pressure test, and inspection.
Call (208) 679-8357 to price a new line or a repair. For an active gas smell, call Intermountain Gas first.
Need a gas line in Meridian?
Call to schedule licensed fuel gas work and a pressure test.
Gas line questions
What should I do if I smell gas?
Leave immediately, avoid switches and phones inside, and call Intermountain Gas from outside. Call us for repairs once it is safe.
Can a plumber work on gas lines in Idaho?
Idaho licenses fuel gas piping under its HVAC licensing, including a fuel gas piping specialty. Our gas jobs go to technicians licensed for that work.
Do I need a permit to add a gas line?
Yes. New gas piping is permitted and inspected, and it must pass a pressure test before use.
Why does a tankless heater need a bigger gas line?
Tankless units burn much more gas at full output than a tank heater, so the existing pipe may be too small.
Who is responsible for the gas meter?
Intermountain Gas handles the meter and its supply line. Piping on your side of the meter is the owner's responsibility.
Can you run gas to an outdoor grill?
Yes. Outdoor lines need proper burial or protection, a shutoff, and a pressure test.