San Diego County · Detection
Locate natural gas and propane leaks quickly for safety and code compliance.
Dana C., who lives in Mission Valley, San Diego, reached out after noticing a hissing sound near a gas line, meter, or appliance connection. San Diego's mix of hillside canyon communities, including Clairemont and Tierrasanta, means gas lines sometimes run across more challenging grades, and older sections of pipe from the city's 1950s-60s suburban expansion are common candidates for corrosion-related leaks, particularly at meter connections exposed to coastal humidity. A problem that had been dragging on for months was pinpointed in under two hours.
— Dana C., Mission Valley, San Diego
San Diego's mix of hillside canyon communities, including Clairemont and Tierrasanta, means gas lines sometimes run across more challenging grades, and older sections of pipe from the city's 1950s-60s suburban expansion are common candidates for corrosion-related leaks, particularly at meter connections exposed to coastal humidity.
Gas service in San Diego is provided by SDG&E, and any leak confirmed on the utility side of the meter gets reported and coordinated directly with them as part of the repair process.
Gas leaks are a safety priority, not a wait-and-see issue. Our technicians use electronic gas detection equipment and line pressure testing to trace leaks along buried and exposed gas lines, at meter connections, and at appliance shutoff valves. If you smell gas or hear a hiss near a gas line or appliance, treat it as an emergency: leave the area, avoid switches or open flame, and call your gas utility's emergency line before anything else.
We combine handheld electronic sniffers with pressure-decay testing on the line to confirm both the presence of a leak and its approximate location, then coordinate next steps with your utility or a licensed repair contractor.
A rotten-egg or sulfur smell near appliances, meters, or the yardA hissing sound near a gas line, meter, or appliance connectionDead or discolored patches of vegetation in an otherwise healthy lawnHigher than usual gas bills with no added usagePilot lights that won't stay litPhysical damage or corrosion visible on exposed gas pipingFrom La Jolla, Point Loma, North Park to Pacific Beach, Clairemont, Rancho Bernardo, we handle gas leak detection calls across San Diego, matching the approach to each property's age, soil, and layout.
Call or request an appointment online. Same-day slots are available across California for active leaks.
A technician arrives with acoustic listening equipment, thermal imaging, and pressure or camera tools matched to your specific leak type.
The leak's exact location is marked and explained to you in plain terms, so nothing gets opened up on a guess.
You receive a written diagnostic report you can hand to your plumber, restoration team, or insurance company, with repair or fix options discussed on the spot.
“Salt air had corroded a fitting outside near the meter box. They traced it with the acoustic equipment without digging up my whole side yard first. Appreciated the straightforward report.”
“Good experience overall, technician was knowledgeable and thorough. Took a little longer than expected but they were clearly being careful about pinpointing the exact spot before marking it.”
“Pinhole leak in a copper line behind the shower wall. Non-invasive detection meant our contractor only had to open a small section of drywall instead of the whole bathroom wall.”
“The floor in our hallway had a warm spot for weeks. They found the slab leak in under an hour with the listening equipment and marked a tiny area instead of tearing up the whole hallway. Huge relief.”
“Our water bill jumped for two months straight and we couldn't find why. Turned out it was a slow leak behind the water heater. Professional, on time, and explained everything on the spot.”
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