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(385) 766-8935 [Call NowSpeak to a plumber immediately](tel:3857668935) [Text UsSend us details about your issue](sms:3857668935) View Offers 3 ### Exclusive Offers ● Active Specials × ![](https://mtnmanplumbing.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Untitled-design-23-mmos-bg-900x900.webp) # Gas Line Installation # Gas Lines Done Right Or Not At All Utah Master Plumber Lic. #12992295-5501 10+ years [Book Online →](https://mtnmanplumbing.com/book-online/) [(385) 766-8935](tel:3857668935) Gas Line Installation ## Areas We Install Gas Lines Gas line installation and repair available in every Salt Lake County neighborhood below. Same flat-rate pricing, same expertPlumber on every call, same code-compliant install — wherever you live. [Cottonwood Heights Salt Lake County View area page](https://mtnmanplumbing.com/cottonwood-heights-plumber/) [Draper Salt Lake County View area page](https://mtnmanplumbing.com/draper-plumber/) [Herriman Salt Lake County View area page](https://mtnmanplumbing.com/herriman-plumber/) [Highland Utah County View area page](https://mtnmanplumbing.com/highland/) [Holladay Salt Lake County View area page](https://mtnmanplumbing.com/holladay-plumber/) [Kearns Salt Lake County View area page](https://mtnmanplumbing.com/kearns/) [Lehi Utah County View area page](https://mtnmanplumbing.com/lehi/) [Midvale Salt Lake County View area page](https://mtnmanplumbing.com/midvale-plumber/) [Millcreek Salt Lake County View area page](https://mtnmanplumbing.com/millcreek-plumber/) [Murray Salt Lake County View area page](https://mtnmanplumbing.com/murray-plumber/) [Riverton Salt Lake County View area page](https://mtnmanplumbing.com/riverton-plumber/) [Salt Lake City Salt Lake County View area page](https://mtnmanplumbing.com/salt-lake-city-plumber/) [See All Service Locations →](/locations-we-serve/) The MMP Method ## Professional Gas Line Process ![](https://mtnmanplumbing.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/gas-line-rough-in-floor-joists.png) 1. 01 Plan Before Cutting 01 ### Step 1: Plan Before Cutting Every gas line job starts with the load calculation: what's the total BTU demand of every appliance on the line, what size pipe is required for that demand over the actual run length, and what's the route that gets there safely. Gas piping is sized by length, fittings, and BTU load — not by "what was there before." A line that worked for an old 30,000 BTU range may not handle a new 70,000 BTU range plus a tankless water heater on the same branch. The plan happens before any pipe gets cut. [Book Now](https://mtnmanplumbing.com/book-online/) 2. 02 Permit & Code Compliance 02 ### Step 2: Permit & Code Compliance Gas line work in Utah requires a permit. Mountain Man Plumbing pulls the permit, schedules the inspection, and meets the inspector on site. Skipping the permit isn't a shortcut — it's a future problem at home sale, insurance claim time, or after any incident. Code-compliant install isn't optional on gas. [Book Now](https://mtnmanplumbing.com/book-online/) 3. 03 The Right Pipe For The Job 03 ### Step 3: The Right Pipe For The Job Black iron threaded pipe for traditional rigid runs, CSST (yellow corrugated) for flexible routing around framing and difficult access. Each material has the right application and the wrong one. Mountain Man Plumbing uses materials that match the application and the code requirements — not whatever was cheapest at the supply house that morning. [Book Now](https://mtnmanplumbing.com/book-online/) 4. 04 Pressure Test Before Anything Burns 04 ### Step 4: Pressure Test Before Anything Burns After the new line is in, the system gets isolated and pressure-tested with air well above operating pressure — held for the time the code requires, monitored on a gauge, every joint soap-tested. A gas line doesn't get connected to live gas until it holds pressure under test. No exceptions, no shortcuts, no "looks fine, let's light it." [Book Now](https://mtnmanplumbing.com/book-online/) 5. 05 Walk-Through Before I Leave 05 ### Step 5: Walk-Through Before I Leave Before I pack up, you get the walkthrough: where the new shutoffs are, how to use them, what the permit and inspection record looks like, and how to spot trouble (smell, hiss, soot, yellow flame). You'll know what to do if anything ever feels off — and you'll have the documentation that proves the work was done to code. [Book Now](https://mtnmanplumbing.com/book-online/) Verified Feedback ## What Our Customers Say Real Reviews From Our Loyal Customers **5.0** 77 reviews Mountain Man Plumbing **77 Google reviews** [Write a review](https://admin.trustindex.io/api/googleWriteReview?place-id=ChIJz_rtgTQwKkMRo5O3sMJrQj8) Posted on Google Liz Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Super helpful and informative. Communicated well and was punctual! Posted on Google Nathan Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Tyler from Mountain Man Plumbing replaced my in-house main water shutoff valve and the pressure reducing valve (PRV) with a very practical new system that enables me to view the line pressure coming in and any drops in pressure easily. Very good looking workmanship. Prior to the work Tyler came out to my home and provided an estimate on the work, and stuck to the estimate. He's been easy to work with, cleaned up after himself, and also allowed me to change an appointment close to my originally planned estimate appointment over the phone. The website is also easy to use and efficient for scheduling an estimate. Thank you! Posted on Google Jeremy Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I had a great experience with Mountain Man Plumbing. Tyler showed up right on time, was professional, and got everything taken care of faster than expected—finishing the entire job in less than a day. He replaced our water heater, took care of the valves, and installed a new expansion tank, all with great attention to detail. Everything is working perfectly now, and the whole process was smooth and stress-free. Highly recommend Tyler and the team if you’re looking for reliable, efficient plumbing work! [Read More Reviews →](https://mtnmanplumbing.com/reviews/) Gas Line Installation ## Why Choose Mountain Man Plumbing for Your Gas Line Work? Choosing the right plumber for gas line work matters more than for almost any other plumbing service. A bad gas install is a gas leak waiting to happen, a fire risk, a CO event waiting for the right conditions, or a major liability at home sale. At Mountain Man Plumbing, you're not just hiring a plumber — you're getting reliable, expert service grounded in clear values. ![](https://mtnmanplumbing.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/west-jordan-water-pressure-gauge-reading-1.png) Pressure Tested ### Pressure Test Before Anything Burns Every new gas line gets isolated and pressure-tested with air well above operating pressure, held for the time the code requires, monitored on a gauge, every joint soap-tested. No "looks fine, let's light it." ![](https://mtnmanplumbing.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/gas-line-upgrade-west-jordan-tankless.png) Code Compliant ### Done To Code Gas work that needs a permit gets a permit. Gas work that needs an inspection gets an inspection. The paper trail matters at home sale and insurance time — and the install is meant to pass either way. ![](https://mtnmanplumbing.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/490182141_122122690160752743_7036211725026131332_n.jpg) Honest Service ### Personalized Customer Experience Honest pricing, plain-language explanations, no scripted sales playbook. Gas work is a category where the wrong shortcut costs everything — Mountain Man Plumbing doesn't take those shortcuts. [📅 Book My repair](https://mtnmanplumbing.com/book-online/) Past Work Showcase ## Recent Gas Line Installation Jobs [Mountain Man Field Work Gas Line Installation Salt Lake City gas Line Addition Salt Lake City | Master Plumber Certified | Mtn Man A Salt Lake City homeowner reached out because they wanted to upgrade their outdoor living space and make it more fun… View Project →](https://mtnmanplumbing.com/gas-line-addition-salt-lake-city/) [Mountain Man Field Work Leak Repair West Jordan West Jordan PRV Replacement West Jordan homeowner wanted to get ahead of a problem before it became a flood. Old PRV was toast, gate valve servin… View Project →](https://mtnmanplumbing.com/past-work-west-jordan-prv-replacement-2/) [Mountain Man Field Work Leak Repair South Jordan Laundry Box and Drain Repair in South Jordan Got a call from a South Jordan customer whose laundry would not shut off. 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The homeowner had been dea… View Project →](https://mtnmanplumbing.com/past-work-salt-lake-city-drain-cleaning/) ← [Mountain Man Field Work Gas Line Installation Salt Lake City gas Line Addition Salt Lake City | Master Plumber Certified | Mtn Man A Salt Lake City homeowner reached out because they wanted to upgrade their outdoor living space and make it more fun… View Project →](https://mtnmanplumbing.com/gas-line-addition-salt-lake-city/) [Mountain Man Field Work Leak Repair West Jordan West Jordan PRV Replacement West Jordan homeowner wanted to get ahead of a problem before it became a flood. Old PRV was toast, gate valve servin… View Project →](https://mtnmanplumbing.com/past-work-west-jordan-prv-replacement-2/) [Mountain Man Field Work Leak Repair South Jordan Laundry Box and Drain Repair in South Jordan Got a call from a South Jordan customer whose laundry would not shut off. Showed up expecting a bad washing machine v… View Project →](https://mtnmanplumbing.com/past-work-laundry-box-and-drain-repair-in-south-jordan/) → ← [Mountain Man Field Work Bathroom Plumbing & Fixture Repairs Salt Lake City Bathroom Faucet Replacement Salt Lake City Got a call out to a high rise condo in Salt Lake City for a bathroom faucet replacement. Customer had an older widesp… View Project →](https://mtnmanplumbing.com/past-work-bathroom-faucet-replacement-salt-lake-city/) [Mountain Man Field Work Water Heater Repair Salt Lake City Water Heater Replacement Sugarhouse | Reliable Hot Water A concerned homeowner in Sugarhouse reached out to me recently after noticing their water heater was making strange n… View Project →](https://mtnmanplumbing.com/past-work-water-heater-replacement-sugarhouse/) [Mountain Man Field Work Drain Cleaning Salt Lake City Salt Lake City Drain Cleaning This job was actually the beginning of what later turned into a full laundry sink upgrade. The homeowner had been dea… View Project →](https://mtnmanplumbing.com/past-work-salt-lake-city-drain-cleaning/) → ←→ ![](https://mtnmanplumbing.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/gas-line-addition-salt-lake-city-outdoor-bbq.png) Mountain Man Plumbing ## Ready When You Are Adding a gas range? New gas dryer? Tankless water heater? Outdoor grill or fire pit? Suspected gas leak? Mountain Man Plumbing makes it easy to schedule gas line work — permitted, pressure-tested, done to code. [Book Now](https://mtnmanplumbing.com/book-online/) [Call / Text](tel:3857668935) Salt Lake County Service Territory Service Areas ▼ [Salt Lake City](https://mtnmanplumbing.com/salt-lake-city-plumber/) [Sandy](https://mtnmanplumbing.com/sandy-plumber/) [West Jordan](https://mtnmanplumbing.com/west-jordan-plumber/) [South Jordan](https://mtnmanplumbing.com/south-jordan-plumber/) [Draper](https://mtnmanplumbing.com/draper-plumber/) [Riverton](https://mtnmanplumbing.com/riverton-plumber/) [Herriman](https://mtnmanplumbing.com/herriman-plumber/) [Cottonwood Heights](https://mtnmanplumbing.com/cottonwood-heights-plumber/) [Holladay](https://mtnmanplumbing.com/holladay-plumber/) [Murray](https://mtnmanplumbing.com/murray-plumber/) [Midvale](https://mtnmanplumbing.com/midvale-plumber/) [West Valley City](https://mtnmanplumbing.com/west-valley-city-plumber/) [Millcreek](https://mtnmanplumbing.com/millcreek-plumber/) [Park City](https://mtnmanplumbing.com/park-city-plumber/) [Alta](https://mtnmanplumbing.com/alta-plumber/) [Lehi](https://mtnmanplumbing.com/lehi/) Verified Feedback ▼ ★★★★★ “Tyler is great. Reliable, reasonable, and knowledgeable. Always makes it up to Alta without issues.” – Rion Martell ★★★★★ “Tyler was on time, fast and reasonably priced. Gave helpful info that was easy to understand.” – Erin Sanislo ★★★★★ “Happy with the quality and affordable pricing for our water heater replacement. Booked quickly.” – Cathy Allen ★★★★★ “Been using Tyler for the last 5 years. He is phenomenal at what he does.” – Jared Smith [Open Google Profile →](https://g.page/r/CaOTt7DCa0I_EBM) ## Common Questions Questions Homeowners Ask About Our Gas Line Installation Services What counts as gas line installation? Gas line work covers running new gas lines to appliances (range, dryer, water heater, tankless, furnace, boiler, fireplace, outdoor grill, fire pit, pool heater, generator), extending or modifying existing gas lines, gas line repair (leaks, corroded sections, failed fittings), gas shutoff valve installation, leak detection, and code-compliance work for inspections, home sales, and insurance. Mountain Man Plumbing handles the install, the pressure testing, and the permit and inspection coordination when the job requires it. Do I need a permit for gas line work? Most gas line installation and modification work in Utah requires a permit. When the job does, Mountain Man Plumbing handles the permit and inspection coordination — and the documentation matters when the home sells or if an insurance question comes up later. For smaller scope work, the permit requirement varies — the conversation about what your specific job needs happens before the work starts. Do you give pricing before starting gas line work? Yes. Flat-rate pricing is the standard once the scope is clear — typically after a quick site visit or detailed photos that show the existing setup, where the new line needs to go, and what the route looks like. Gas work has more variables than most plumbing (run length, BTU load, accessibility, permit cost), so the quote happens after I understand the actual job. Can I text photos before booking gas line work? Yes — photos help a lot. Photo of the gas meter, photo of where the existing gas line enters the house, photo of the appliance location or the area where the new line needs to terminate, and a photo or rough sketch of the path the line might take. The more I can see up front, the more accurate the conversation. How quickly can you come out for gas line work? For new installations, scheduling depends on permit timing and current workload — typically within a week or two. For suspected gas leaks, that's an emergency call: get everyone out of the house, shut off the gas at the meter if you can do so safely, call 911 and then Enbridge Gas Utah at 1-800-767-1689 (the 24/7 gas emergency line), then call us once the immediate hazard is handled. What size gas line do I need? Depends on the BTU demand of the appliance(s) and the total length of the run from the meter to the appliance. A new gas range typically needs around 65,000 BTU. A tankless water heater can hit 200,000 BTU. A gas dryer is around 22,000 BTU. The pipe size has to handle the simultaneous load of every appliance on the branch, sized per the gas code tables. Mountain Man Plumbing does the sizing calculation — wrong size means starved appliances and incomplete combustion. What's the difference between black iron pipe and CSST? Black iron is the traditional rigid threaded pipe — durable, code-accepted everywhere, the standard for new homes for decades. CSST (Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing, the yellow flexible stuff) is faster to install in retrofits and routes around obstacles easily. CSST has special bonding/grounding requirements because of lightning risk. Both are legitimate when installed correctly. Mountain Man Plumbing uses whichever is the right call for the run — sometimes both on the same job. Can you install a gas line for a new gas range or dryer? Yes. Range and dryer gas line additions are the most common gas install jobs — running a line from the existing manifold (or extending from a nearby branch) to the appliance location, installing a shutoff valve at the appliance, and pressure-testing the new section before connecting. Pulled permit, scheduled inspection, done to code. Can you install a gas line for a tankless water heater? Yes — and tankless gas line sizing is where a lot of installs go wrong. Tankless units have very high peak BTU demand (180,000-200,000 BTU is typical), much higher than the tank-style heater they're replacing. The existing gas line is often undersized for the new tankless, and "just connecting it to the old line" is how you end up with a tankless that flames out under heavy demand. Mountain Man Plumbing does the load calc and upsizes the line where the code tables require it. Can you run a gas line to an outdoor grill, fire pit, or patio heater? Yes. Outdoor gas lines are a great convenience upgrade — no more refilling propane tanks. The line runs from inside the house (or from a side-of-house tap) through the wall to a quick-connect outlet at the grill or fire pit location. Outdoor gas work has specific code requirements for routing, bonding, and the quick-connect fitting type. Mountain Man Plumbing handles all of it. Can you install a gas line for a pool heater? Yes. Pool heaters are some of the highest BTU demand residential appliances — typically 200,000-400,000 BTU. That means the gas line size, run length, and meter capacity all have to be verified before quoting the work. Sometimes the pool heater install also requires a meter upgrade from the gas utility (Enbridge Gas Utah in this area). Mountain Man Plumbing handles the install side; the meter upgrade is coordinated with the utility. Can you install a gas line for a whole-home or standby generator? Yes. Standby generators (Generac, Kohler, Briggs & Stratton) typically need a dedicated gas line sized for the generator's load (often 100,000-200,000 BTU or more), plus a permit and inspection. The generator pad, electrical interconnect, and transfer switch are usually handled by an electrician — Mountain Man Plumbing handles the gas side and coordinates with whoever's doing the electrical work. I think I smell gas — what should I do? Stop reading this and act. Get everyone out of the building immediately. Don't flip light switches, don't use phones, don't start vehicles in attached garages — any spark can ignite gas-air mixture. From a safe distance outside, call 911 first, then call Enbridge Gas Utah at 1-800-767-1689 (their 24/7 gas emergency line). Enbridge Gas Utah will come for free and shut off your meter and assess the situation. Once the immediate hazard is handled, call a plumber to diagnose and fix the leak source. Can you do gas leak detection? Yes. Gas leak detection uses a combination of soap-bubble testing at every fitting, electronic combustible gas detectors that pick up methane in the air, and pressure-decay testing on isolated sections of the system. Most gas leaks turn out to be a single fitting that's loosened over time — finding which one is the job. Mountain Man Plumbing works through the system methodically rather than guessing. My gas company shut off my gas — can you help get it back on? Yes. Enbridge Gas Utah will shut off service when they detect a leak, a code violation, or an unsafe condition. To get reconnected, the underlying issue has to be fixed and the work has to be inspected. Mountain Man Plumbing handles the repair side, pulls the permit, runs the pressure test, and coordinates with the inspector and the utility for re-energization. How long does gas line installation take? Depends on the job scope. Adding a gas line for a range or dryer in an accessible basement is often a half-day install plus inspection time. Running a new line to an outdoor grill on the other side of the house can be a full day. Whole-house repiping or large-load installs (pool heater, generator, multi-appliance) can be multiple days. The flat-rate quote includes the permit and inspection coordination. What about flexible gas connectors at the appliance? At the appliance itself, code allows (and usually requires) a short flexible appliance connector — the yellow-jacketed stainless or coated brass flex line between the shutoff valve and the appliance. These are application-specific (range vs. dryer vs. water heater), have specific length limits, and need the right thread fittings. Mountain Man Plumbing installs new connectors with every appliance gas line install — reusing old flex connectors is bad practice. Why does my new gas appliance have a yellow flame instead of blue? Yellow flame on a gas appliance is usually a sign of incomplete combustion — too rich (too much gas, not enough air), often caused by an undersized gas line that can't deliver the required pressure under load, a clogged burner orifice, or improper air-shutter adjustment. Incomplete combustion produces carbon monoxide. If you see a yellow flame on a gas appliance that should be burning blue, get it checked — it's both an efficiency problem and a safety problem. Do you handle gas line work for new home additions or remodels? Yes. Additions, kitchen remodels, basement finishes, and ADU builds all commonly require gas line extension or modification. Mountain Man Plumbing handles the gas work as part of the broader plumbing scope — coordinating with the general contractor, electrician, and framing crew so the rough-in happens at the right phase of the build. What about converting from propane to natural gas (or vice versa)? The gas line itself is largely interchangeable, but the appliances require conversion kits to switch fuel types — different orifice sizes, different regulator settings. Mountain Man Plumbing handles the gas line side; appliance conversions are typically handled by the appliance manufacturer or service tech with the manufacturer-approved conversion kit. What happens if I try to install a gas line myself? Mechanically, you can — gas pipe is at hardware stores and the YouTube videos make it look simple. In practice, gas work has more ways to go wrong than most homeowners realize: undersized pipe that starves the appliance, joints that pass a quick test but weep slowly, wrong fittings for the application. Gas is the trade where small mistakes compound into expensive problems. Most homeowners are better off with a plumber on this category specifically. Do you offer second opinions on gas line quotes? Yes. Gas line work pricing varies wildly because the work itself varies wildly — run length, pipe material, permit fees, appliance count, and existing system condition all affect the scope. If you've been quoted gas work and want a real plumber to review it before signing, send the quote and photos of your setup. What should I do before the plumber arrives for gas line work? Clear access to the gas meter, the existing gas line route, and the appliance or termination point. If you have any prior gas work permits or inspection records, set those aside. If you know the BTU rating of the new appliance, write it down (it's usually on a label or in the manual). If a smell of gas is present anywhere, get out of the building first and call Enbridge Gas Utah. Are you licensed and insured in Utah? Yes — fully licensed and insured. Master Plumber License #12992295-5501. Homeowners who want to verify can use the public lookup at the Utah Division of Professional Licensing. What areas do you service for gas line installation? Mountain Man Plumbing serves Sandy, Draper, South Jordan, West Jordan, West Valley City, Murray, Cottonwood Heights, Millcreek, Taylorsville, Herriman, Riverton, Holladay, Midvale, and the broader Salt Lake County area. We also handle Park City (Summit County), Alta, and Lehi (Utah County). What makes Mountain Man Plumbing different from larger plumbing companies on gas line work? Locally owned, residential-focused, and run without the scripted sales playbook the bigger outfits use. 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