Signs you need gas pipe installation
- You are trading an electric range or dryer for a gas one
- A permanent barbecue hookup is on the wish list instead of propane tanks
- A new patio heater, fire table or garage heater is planned
- A renovation moves an appliance away from the existing gas outlet
- A tankless water heater or larger appliance needs a bigger line
How we handle the job
We start by looking at the meter and the existing piping. Total gas demand from every appliance in the house is added up so that the new line, and the pipe feeding it, can carry enough gas when everything runs at once. Then we plan a route that is protected, supported and accessible for inspection.
The line is installed by a licensed gas technician, with a shut-off valve at each appliance. Every new section is pressure tested before gas is turned on. The appliance is connected, lit and checked for proper operation, and you are shown where the shut-off valves are. Ontario gas work answers to the Technical Standards and Safety Authority, known as TSSA, and we follow its requirements.
Natural gas in Pickering is supplied by Enbridge Gas, and most homes south of Highway 7 are connected.
Pickering homes and this problem
Natural gas in Pickering is supplied by Enbridge Gas, and most homes south of Highway 7 are connected. Many kitchens in Liverpool and Glendale still have electric ranges, and switching to gas is a common request. Outdoor barbecue lines are popular in backyards across Amberlea and Brock Ridge. North of the city, rural properties may be on propane instead, which uses different appliances and fittings.
What affects the cost
- Distance from the existing gas pipe to the new appliance
- Whether the route passes through finished ceilings or walls
- Upsizing pipe to handle added load
- Exterior runs, which need protection and proper supports
- The number of appliances being added
What you can do first
Confirm the appliance's gas input rating, listed in its manual or on the data plate. Decide where it will sit. If you are switching to gas, check whether the new appliance needs a 120-volt outlet too.
Materials and routing
Indoor gas piping in Ontario homes is usually black steel or approved flexible corrugated tubing, each with its own bonding and protection rules. Outdoor runs to a barbecue or heater need support, protection from damage and a shut-off within reach of the appliance. We prefer routes through unfinished basement ceilings where possible, keeping joints accessible. Where a line must cross finished space, we explain the access needed before starting so there are no surprises.
When the job is finished, you get a record of what was installed and where each new valve sits.
Questions callers ask
Can I connect a gas barbecue myself?
Connecting a portable barbecue to a quick-connect outlet is normally fine, but installing the gas piping requires a licensed gas technician.
Do I need to notify Enbridge Gas?
Not for most piping inside your home, but significant new loads may need a meter check. We tell you if that applies.
How long does a gas line take to install?
Most range or dryer lines are done in a few hours, depending on the route.