Expert Gas Line Installation, Repair, and Conversions

Yes. We install permanent gas lines to outdoor BBQs, usually ending in a shut-off valve and quick-connect outlet on your deck or patio. Your BBQ must be designed for natural gas or converted with the manufacturer's kit, since a propane BBQ can't safely run on natural gas as-is. A permanent line means no more refilling or swapping tanks.

Yes. We run gas lines and connect gas ranges, cooktops and dryers, including when you're switching from electric. We size the line for the appliance, install a shut-off valve and test for leaks. A gas dryer also needs a proper exhaust vent to the outside, and a gas range still needs an electrical outlet for its controls and igniter.

Yes. Pool heaters and garage unit heaters are common gas line projects. These appliances use a lot of gas, so the line must be sized for their input and the distance from the meter, along with everything else already on your system. Garage heaters also need correct venting and clearances. Request gas line service and we'll assess your setup.

Sometimes. Gas piping is sized for the total demand of all connected appliances and the length of the run. Adding a large appliance, like a pool heater, generator or tankless water heater, can leave the others short of gas if the pipe is too small. We calculate the load and tell you whether you need a larger line or a new run.

No. In Ontario, gas piping and gas appliances must be installed by a certified gas technician working for a TSSA-registered contractor. G2 technicians can work on appliances up to 400,000 BTU/h, and G1 technicians on larger equipment. Lancaster is a TSSA registered contractor, and our gas work is done by our own licensed gas technicians.

Gas work in Ontario is regulated by the TSSA and must meet the Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code (CSA B149.1). As a TSSA registered contractor, we're responsible for doing the work to code and testing it. Some projects, such as gas work in a renovation or addition, may also need a municipal building permit; we'll tell you if yours does.

Only if you need new or upgraded gas service to the building. In most of our service area, Enbridge Gas owns and installs the service line and meter, while the piping after the meter, to your appliances, is installed by a licensed contractor like us. If your project needs a new service or a larger meter, we can help you coordinate with Enbridge.

The most common sign is a rotten-egg or sulphur smell, which is added to natural gas and propane so leaks can be noticed. You might also hear hissing near a gas line or appliance. If you notice either, leave the building right away, then call Enbridge Gas's emergency line or 911 from outside. Don't use switches, phones or anything that could spark inside.

Yes, if the manufacturer offers a conversion kit for that appliance. A licensed gas technician replaces the orifices and adjusts or replaces the regulator so the appliance burns the new fuel safely, then tests it. Some appliances can't be converted and need to be replaced. It's common when natural gas reaches a rural property or you move a propane appliance.

If natural gas is available on your street, it's usually the simpler choice: it's piped in, so there's no tank to fill or rent. Propane is stored in a tank on your property and suits rural homes and cottages without a gas main. Both fuels power the same kinds of appliances, and we install and service both.

Yes. We install new gas lines, extensions and equipment connections for commercial buildings, including rooftop units, unit heaters, and commercial water heaters. Each line is sized for the equipment's gas demand and tested before start-up. See commercial HVAC, or request a commercial quote and tell us about your project.