Licensed gas line detection, repair, and installation to keep your home and family safe.
A gas leak is one of the most serious hazards a homeowner can face. Natural gas is odorless in its pure form, but utility companies add a sulfur-like odorant called mercaptan so leaks can be detected by smell. If you notice a rotten egg odor in or around your home, hear a hissing or whistling sound near a gas line or appliance, or see dead or dying vegetation above a buried gas line, you may have a gas leak that requires immediate professional attention. Naylor Plumbing provides licensed gas leak detection and repair services throughout Ventura County, responding quickly to protect your property and your family.
Gas leaks can occur for a variety of reasons, including corroded or aging pipes, loose fittings and connections, improper appliance installation, earthquake damage, or ground shifting that stresses buried lines. Older homes in communities like Camarillo, Oxnard, and Ventura are especially susceptible if their gas piping has not been inspected or updated in decades. Even newer homes can develop leaks at connection points where appliances have been replaced or added without proper fitting procedures.
Our licensed technicians use professional-grade combustible gas detectors and electronic sniffers capable of identifying even trace concentrations of natural gas or propane. We methodically test every joint, valve, fitting, and appliance connection in your system. We also perform a static pressure drop test on the entire gas line network, pressurizing the system and monitoring for any pressure decrease that would confirm a leak. This thorough approach ensures no leak goes undetected, including micro-leaks too small to produce a noticeable odor but large enough to pose a long-term safety risk.
Beyond repairs, Naylor Plumbing installs new gas lines for stoves, dryers, fireplaces, outdoor grills, pool heaters, and tankless water heaters. Every installation is completed with code-compliant materials, fully pressure-tested, and coordinated with local inspectors to ensure compliance with California building codes. We provide clear, upfront pricing and stand behind our gas line work with a workmanship guarantee.
We evaluate the immediate area for safety risks, ensure proper ventilation, and shut off the gas supply if necessary to prevent any danger before beginning diagnostic work.
Using combustible gas detectors, electronic sniffers, and pressure drop testing, we systematically scan every gas line, fitting, and appliance connection to locate all active leaks.
Depending on the severity and location of the leak, we either repair the affected section with code-compliant fittings or replace the compromised gas line entirely to ensure long-term safety.
After the repair is complete, we pressurize the entire gas system and hold the test to confirm zero leaks. We provide documentation and coordinate with inspectors when required by code.
If you smell gas, leave the building immediately without turning on or off any electrical switches, appliances, or lights. Do not use your phone inside the home. Once you are safely outside, call 911 and then contact Naylor Plumbing at (805) 656-7773. Do not re-enter the building until a licensed professional has confirmed it is safe. Natural gas leaks can cause explosions and carbon monoxide poisoning, so always treat a gas smell as an emergency.
Naylor Plumbing uses professional-grade combustible gas detectors and electronic sniffers that can identify even trace amounts of natural gas or propane. We systematically test every joint, valve, and connection point along your gas lines. We also perform a pressure drop test on the entire gas system, which involves pressurizing the lines and monitoring for any decrease that would indicate a leak. This combination of methods ensures we find every leak, including ones too small to smell.
Yes. Naylor Plumbing is fully licensed to install new gas lines for appliances such as stoves, ovens, dryers, fireplaces, outdoor grills, pool heaters, and tankless water heaters. We handle the complete process including permits, installation with code-compliant materials, pressure testing, and final inspection coordination. Whether you are adding a single gas appliance or running lines for a new construction project, we ensure every installation meets California building codes and safety standards.
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