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Gas Line Run With Honest Pricing

Running a gas line for a new grill, range, dryer, generator, or tankless heater should not come with a guessing game on the price. We post the labor at $650 for a new run with a pressure test. Parts are sold at cost, no markup. You can even buy the parts yourself. The drive is $1 per mile, counted both ways, round trip. No hidden trip charge. Type your ZIP into the drive gauge on the homepage and see the exact drive dollars before you ever pick up the phone.

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Round trip, out and back. No trip charge, no fuel surcharge, no minimum.
  1. Find your jobIt is on the board with a real number next to it.
  2. Add your milesA dollar a mile, out and back. The gauge does it for you.
  3. Parts at costBuy them yourself or pay what our receipt says.
  4. That is the priceAnything extra gets your yes before it happens.

The Price Is Not A Secret

Most plumbing shops will not tell you what a gas line run costs until they park in your driveway. That is a waste of your time. We post the labor for a new gas line run at $650. That covers the labor to run a new line from your existing gas system to a new appliance or grill location and includes a pressure test to make sure the line holds. No hidden fees, no markup on parts, no surprise charges at the end. You know the labor number before you call.

The parts are a separate line item and they are sold at cost. We hand you the supply house receipt. If you would rather source the pipe, fittings, shutoff valve, and connectors yourself, that is fine by us. We will install what you bought as long as it meets code. Most shops make a healthy margin on parts and you never see it. We do not play that game. The only thing we add to the parts is zero dollars.

The drive charge is $1 per mile, counted both ways, round trip from Killeen. That is the only travel cost on the invoice. No flat trip fee buried in the fine print. If you live in Harker Heights, about 8 miles out, the round trip drive is $16. Copperas Cove, about 11 miles out, puts the drive at $22. Belton, about 20 miles out, comes to $40 round trip. You can check your own distance on the homepage drive gauge. The number you see is the number you pay.

What The Gas Line Run Includes

The $650 labor covers running a new gas line from your existing manifold or trunk line to one appliance or grill location. We handle black iron pipe, CSST flexible tubing, or a combination depending on what the job needs and what local code allows. Every new run gets a pressure test. We pump the line with air, watch the gauge, and make sure it holds. No pressure test means no confidence. We do not skip it.

This labor price is provisional. That means it is the posted rate for a straightforward run with reasonable access. If your job requires cutting through concrete, trenching a long distance, or working in a crawlspace that a grown man can barely fit through, the labor may need to be adjusted. We will tell you before we start. You will not get a bill that looks nothing like the posted number. We talk it through first, plain and simple.

The appliances we commonly run lines for include gas grills on a patio, gas ranges in a kitchen remodel, gas dryers in a laundry room, whole home standby generators, and tankless water heaters. Each one needs a properly sized line. Undersized pipe starves the appliance and causes problems down the road. We size the line correctly the first time. The pressure test proves the work is tight before gas ever flows through the pipe.

  • New gas line run from existing system to appliance location
  • Black iron pipe or CSST as the job requires
  • Pressure test on every new run, no exceptions
  • Shutoff valve installed at the appliance
  • Parts at cost, no markup, or you supply the materials

The Price Board

Every number here is labor.

The labor prices below are posted and provisional, subject to what the job turns out to be.

Gas Line Installation

  • Gas line run (appliance or grill)New run with a pressure test. $650+ drive
  • Gas leak locate & repairTest, find, and repair the section. $350+ drive
  • Tankless water heater installRetrofit labor. Gas and vent upgrades quoted after we look. $950+ drive
  • Water heater install (tank)Swap-out labor. Heater, pan, and expansion tank at cost. $450+ drive
  • Thermocouple or gas valve repairPilot will not stay lit, no hot water. $175+ drive

What the drive actually costs you

The drive is one dollar per mile from Killeen, counted both ways, out and back. No trip charge, no fuel surcharge, no minimum. Here is what the drive runs to the towns we work in most.

Harker Heights about 8 miles out, $16 round tripCopperas Cove about 11 miles out, $22 round tripBelton about 20 miles out, $40 round tripSalado about 24 miles out, $48 round tripTemple about 29 miles out, $58 round tripGeorgetown about 45 miles out, $90 round tripRound Rock about 55 miles out, $110 round tripWaco about 60 miles out, $120 round tripAustin about 70 miles out, $140 round trip

Put your address or ZIP into the gauge on the price board and it returns your miles and your drive cost before anybody picks up a phone. Add the jobs you want to your list, then reserve the visit by paying the drive as a deposit. That deposit comes off the final bill. Mileage is an estimate of the drive to you and is confirmed when you book. Parts are not included in the drive number.

Tankless Heater Gas And Vent Work

A tankless water heater retrofit is a bigger job than a simple swap. The labor for a tankless install is posted at $950. That covers the retrofit labor to hang the unit, connect the water lines, and tie into the existing gas and vent if they are adequate. Many older homes have a half inch gas line feeding the old tank heater. A tankless unit often needs a three quarter inch line. That gas upgrade is quoted separately after we look at what you have.

The venting on a tankless heater is another common sticking point. Old tank heaters use atmospheric venting through the roof. Tankless units often need a dedicated stainless steel vent run through a side wall. We quote the vent upgrade at cost for materials plus the labor we discuss upfront. Nothing is sprung on you after the drywall is cut. We walk the job, explain what needs to change, and give you a number before we touch a tool.

If you are building new or already have a properly sized gas line and vent in place, the $950 labor covers the full install. The unit itself is sold at cost. You pick the brand and model you want, or we can recommend one based on what has been reliable for other folks. The heater, isolation valves, condensate neutralizer if needed, and any venting materials are all at our cost. You see the invoice from the supply house.

  • Tankless retrofit labor posted at $950
  • Gas line upgrade quoted after inspection if needed
  • Vent upgrade quoted separately at cost plus labor
  • Heater unit sold at cost, no markup
  • Full walkthrough and firm number before work starts

Gas Leak Locate And Repair

A gas leak is a different animal from a new line run. The labor to locate and repair a leak is posted at $350. That covers the time to test the system, find the section that is losing pressure, isolate the leak, and repair the bad pipe or fitting. Sometimes it is a corroded joint in the attic. Sometimes it is a fitting behind the stove that has been slowly loosening for years. We find it and fix it.

This labor price is provisional. Most leaks are straightforward to find and repair in an hour or two. If the leak is buried under a concrete slab or hidden in a finished wall that requires cutting and patching, the labor may need to be adjusted. We will tell you what we are dealing with as soon as we know. You will not get a surprise bill for double the posted number with no explanation.

One important distinction. If you smell gas, do not call us first. Call the gas company. They will come out immediately, at no charge, and make the situation safe. They will typically shut off the gas at the meter and tell you where the problem is. Once the gas is off and the immediate danger is handled, then call us at (254) 561-9163. We will locate the exact leak, repair it, and pressure test the system before the gas goes back on.

  • Leak locate and repair labor posted at $350
  • Test, isolate, find, and repair the leaking section
  • Gas smell means call the gas company first, then us
  • Pressure test after repair to confirm the fix
  • Provisional price, adjusted if access is difficult

Thermocouple And Gas Valve Work

A pilot light that will not stay lit is a common headache. You hold the button down, the pilot fires up, and the second you let go it goes cold again. That is usually a bad thermocouple or a failing gas control valve. The labor to diagnose and fix that problem is posted at $175. We figure out which part is bad, replace it, and get your hot water back on the same visit.

The thermocouple is a small safety device that senses the pilot flame and tells the gas valve it is safe to stay open. When it fails, the valve shuts off the gas as a safety measure. A new thermocouple costs a few dollars. The gas control valve is the larger assembly on the front of the water heater. If the valve itself is bad, the part is more expensive. Either way, the part is sold at cost. We hand you the receipt.

This labor price is provisional. On an older water heater, sometimes the real problem is sediment buildup or a rusted burner assembly that makes replacement impractical. If the heater is beyond a reasonable repair, we will tell you honestly. We will not sell you a part that buys you three more months. A tank water heater swap is posted at $450 labor. We can do it the same day if the supply house has a unit in stock.

  • Pilot light diagnosis and repair labor posted at $175
  • Thermocouple replacement if that is the failed part
  • Gas control valve replacement if the valve is bad
  • Parts at cost, no markup on any component
  • Honest assessment if the heater is too far gone

Water Heater Swap Labor

A standard tank water heater swap is posted at $450 labor. That covers removing the old heater, installing the new one, connecting the water lines, reconnecting the gas line and vent, and pressure testing the gas connection. The new heater itself, the drip pan, and the expansion tank if required by code are all sold at cost. You pay what we pay at the supply house.

Many homes need an expansion tank added when a new water heater goes in. Code changed on that a while back and a lot of older homes never had one. If your house has a closed water system with a check valve or pressure regulator, the expansion tank is required. We will check that during the install. The tank is at cost. The labor to install it is included in the $450. No extra charge for something that should be part of a proper swap.

The drive charge on a water heater swap is the same as any other job. $1 per mile, counted both ways, round trip. If you are in Salado, about 24 miles out, the round trip drive is $48. Temple, about 29 miles out, is $58 round trip. Georgetown, about 45 miles out, comes to $90 round trip. The drive gauge on the homepage gives you the exact number for your address. That drive deposit reserves your time on the schedule and comes off the final bill.

How The Cart And Drive Deposit Work

On the homepage there is a price board with every job we do and a drive gauge where you type your ZIP code. The gauge shows the round trip miles and the drive dollars. You can add the jobs you need to a cart, see the running total of labor plus drive, and reserve a visit by paying the drive fee as a deposit. That deposit comes off the final bill. It is not an extra charge. It is just a way to hold the slot.

The cart is there so you can build your own estimate without talking to anyone. Pick the gas line run at $650. Add a tankless install at $950 if you are doing both. The drive gauge calculates the round trip miles from Killeen and adds the drive dollars. You see the total before you ever give us your name. No phone call, no sales pitch, no pressure. Just the numbers, plain as day.

Once you pay the drive deposit, the time is yours. We show up, do the work, and the final bill is the posted labor plus the parts at cost. The drive deposit you already paid is subtracted from that total. If you are in Round Rock, about 55 miles out, the round trip drive is $110. That $110 reserves your day and then comes right off the labor and parts invoice. It is the most straightforward way to book a plumber in Central Texas.

  • Type your ZIP in the drive gauge on the homepage
  • See the round trip miles and drive dollars instantly
  • Add jobs to the cart and watch the running total
  • Pay the drive deposit to reserve your time slot
  • Deposit comes off the final bill, not an extra fee

Straight Answers

Common questions

What does the $650 gas line run labor cover?

The $650 labor covers running a new gas line from your existing gas system to a single appliance or grill location. It includes the pipe work, a shutoff valve at the appliance, and a full pressure test to confirm the line is tight. The parts like pipe, fittings, and connectors are sold at cost with no markup. You can also buy the materials yourself and we will install them. The price is provisional and may adjust if the job requires trenching, concrete cutting, or unusually difficult access.

How does the drive charge work for a gas line job?

The drive charge is $1 per mile, counted both ways, round trip from Killeen. It is not a hidden trip fee. You can type your ZIP into the drive gauge on the homepage and see the exact round trip miles and drive dollars instantly. For example, Harker Heights is about 8 miles out, so the round trip drive is $16. Belton is about 20 miles out, so the round trip drive is $40. That drive amount is paid as a deposit to reserve your time and comes off the final bill.

What should I do if I smell gas in my house?

If you smell gas, stop what you are doing and call the gas company immediately. Do not call us first. The gas company will come out at no charge, make the situation safe, and usually shut off the gas at the meter. They will tell you the general area of the problem. Once the gas is off and the immediate danger is handled, call us at (254) 561-9163. We will locate the exact leak, repair it, and pressure test the system before the gas is turned back on.

Can I buy my own parts for a gas line install?

Yes, you can buy your own pipe, fittings, shutoff valve, and connectors for a gas line run. We will install materials you provide as long as they meet local code. If you prefer not to deal with sourcing parts, we supply everything at cost. We hand you the supply house receipt and charge you exactly what we paid. There is zero markup on any part. Most plumbing shops make a significant margin on materials and never show you the real cost. We do the opposite.

Is the tankless water heater install price all inclusive?

The $950 labor for a tankless water heater install covers the retrofit labor to hang the unit and connect the water lines, plus tying into the existing gas and vent if they are adequate. Many homes need a larger gas line or a different vent run for a tankless unit. Those upgrades are quoted separately after we inspect what you have. The heater itself, isolation valves, and any venting materials are sold at cost. You see the supply house invoice for every part.

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