Professional Gas Line Installation in Houston

Dreaming of a six-burner gas range, a built-in grill on the patio, or a fireplace you can light with the flip of a switch? All of it starts with a properly sized and installed gas line.

Nick's Plumbing & Air Conditioning has provided gas line installation in Houston since 1979. Our licensed gas plumbers design the run, pull the permit, install the piping, and pressure test everything so it passes inspection the first time.

Gas Appliances We Connect

• Ranges, cooktops, and ovens - Instant heat and precise flame control
• Water heaters - Tank and tankless models. See gas water heaters and tankless water heaters.
• Outdoor kitchens and grills - No more propane tanks to refill
• Fireplaces and fire pits - Gas logs and inserts indoors, fire features outside
• Clothes dryers - Faster drying and lower operating cost
• Pool and spa heaters - Heat on demand so you can swim more months of the year
• Standby generators - Natural gas fuel for whole-home backup power

Can I Install My Own Gas Line?

No. Gas piping must be installed by a licensed plumber in Texas, and the work must be permitted and inspected. A DIY gas line will not pass inspection, and a mistake can lead to a leak, a fire, or carbon monoxide in your home. It can also cause problems with your homeowner's insurance.

How We Install a Gas Line

1. Plan and size the line - We add up the demand of every gas appliance and measure the run to size the pipe correctly. Undersized lines cause weak flames and poor appliance performance.
2. Permit - We pull the required permit for your project
3. Install - We use the right material for each location, such as black iron pipe, yellow-coated CSST flexible tubing, or polyethylene pipe for underground runs
4. Shutoff valves and connectors - Each appliance gets an accessible shutoff valve and an approved connector
5. Pressure test and inspection - We test the new piping and coordinate the city inspection
6. Connect and light - We connect your appliances, check for leaks, and confirm every burner lights properly

Before You Add a Gas Appliance

• Check your existing piping - Older homes may have corroded pipe or connectors that should be replaced first
• Plan for the future - If you might add a grill or generator later, sizing the main line for it now saves money
• Ask about your meter - Large additions like a tankless water heater or generator may need a meter upgrade from the gas utility

Gas Line Work Requires a Licensed Plumber

In Texas, gas piping on the house side of the meter must be installed, repaired, and tested by a licensed plumber. Most gas work also requires a city permit and inspection, and the gas utility will not turn service back on until the system passes. Our licensed plumbers pull the permits, perform the pressure test, and coordinate the inspection so your gas is restored as quickly as possible.

Gas Line Installation Cost in Houston

Gas line installation at Nick's Plumbing typically costs $50-$95 per foot. The total depends on the length of the run, pipe size and material, the number of fittings and appliance connections, whether the line runs through an attic, crawlspace, or underground, and permit requirements. We give you an upfront price before any work begins.

Need gas work for a business? See commercial gas line plumbing. Replacing old piping at the same time? Learn about gas line replacement.

Why Houston Homeowners Trust Nick's Plumbing

• Family owned since 1979 - More than 45 years serving Houston homes
• Licensed and insured - Texas Master Plumber License MPL# 38548
• Background-checked technicians - We email you the names and photos of the technicians coming to your home
• Upfront pricing - You approve the price before we start
• VIP members save - Priority scheduling and 10% off with our VIP maintenance plan

Serving The Heights, Montrose, Memorial, Garden Oaks, Oak Forest, and surrounding Houston neighborhoods.

Frequently Asked Questions