Gas Leak Detection
Bradenton, FL — 24/7
If you smell gas, leave your home immediately and call 911 first. After the utility clears the scene, we connect you with gas-certified licensed plumbers in Bradenton for line inspection, pressure testing, and safe pipe repair — available 24/7.
Referral service. Licensed plumbing contractors dispatched to your location.
If You Smell Gas — Follow These Steps
Leave Immediately
Do not touch light switches, phones, or any electrical device inside the home. Open doors as you exit but do not waste time.
Get to Safety
Move away from the building to a safe distance — at least 100 feet or to a neighbor's home. Call 911 from there.
Call Your Gas Utility
TECO Peoples Gas: 1-877-832-6747. They will dispatch a technician to shut off service and confirm safety at no charge.
Wait for the All-Clear
Do not re-enter the home until the utility technician has confirmed it is safe. This is not the time to go back in for pets or belongings — call 911 if there are people or animals trapped inside.
Then Call Us
Once the utility gives the all-clear, call (941) 557-1146 — we'll dispatch a gas-certified plumber to locate the damaged line and make a permitted repair.
Signs of a Possible Gas Leak
- Sulfur or rotten egg smell inside or near the home
- Hissing or whistling sound near gas lines or appliances
- Dead grass or vegetation in a line over your gas line
- Bubbles in wet soil or standing water near the gas meter
- Unexplained increase in your gas bill
- Pilot lights that keep going out on stoves or furnaces
Gas Leak FAQs — Bradenton, FL
I smell gas — what do I do right now?
If you smell a sulfur or rotten egg odor, act immediately: do not turn any lights or switches on or off, do not use your phone inside the house, leave all doors open as you exit, go to a neighbor's house or the street, call 911 and your gas utility (TECO Peoples Gas: 1-877-832-6747). Only after the utility has confirmed the home is safe should you re-enter and call us to repair the line.
What causes gas leaks in Bradenton homes?
The most common causes are corroded or aging gas supply lines (especially in homes built before 1985), loose fittings at appliance connections, damage from lawn maintenance equipment cutting through buried lines, and failed flexible connectors behind stoves, dryers, and water heaters.
Who should I call first for a gas leak — the utility or a plumber?
Call 911 and your gas utility first, always. TECO Peoples Gas serves most of Bradenton and they will send a technician to shut off service and confirm the leak is neutralized at no charge. Only after they clear the home should you call a plumber to locate and repair the damaged pipe.
Can I smell all gas leaks?
No. Natural gas is odorless — gas utilities add mercaptan (the sulfur/rotten egg smell) as a safety measure. But the added odorant can dissipate over time in soil for underground leaks, or in a large space for very small leaks. Carbon monoxide — produced by incomplete combustion — has no smell at all. Install both a gas detector and CO detector in your home.
How much does gas line repair cost in Bradenton?
Minor fitting repairs run $150–$350. Replacing a flexible connector behind an appliance runs $100–$250. Replacing a section of interior gas supply line runs $300–$800 depending on length and access. Underground gas line repair is more complex and can run $500–$2,000+. Always get licensed, permitted work — gas line repairs are inspected by Manatee County.
Don't Let It Get Worse. Call Now.
Every minute with an active leak costs you more. Our dispatch team answers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week — no voicemail, no waiting until morning.
(941) 557-1146