Gas Line Installation · Kitchener
Gas Line Installation in Kitchener-Waterloo
A new gas line sized for what's on it, routed cleanly through your house, tested and tagged so the paperwork is there when you need it.
Range in the kitchen, dryer in the laundry, heater in the garage, fireplace insert in the family room — the job is the same at its core: a correctly sized line from your meter or an existing tee to the appliance, with proper supports, shut-offs and bonding. Across Kitchener, Waterloo and Cambridge that means everything from open new-build basements to plaster-and-stone century homes, and the route planning is where experience pays off.
How we size and route a line
We start with the total BTU load on the run — the new appliance plus anything already on that branch — which sets the pipe diameter. Then we walk the route: shortest practical path, minimum penetrations, accessible shut-off. You'll know before we start where any drywall will be opened; most jobs need none or one small access cut.
Black iron or CSST
Both are approved for Ontario residential gas. Black iron is rigid and cheap per foot; CSST snakes through finished spaces with fewer fittings. We pick based on your house and explain the choice in the quote.
What's included
- BTU load calculation and line sizing
- Materials, fittings, supports and CSST bonding where used
- Shut-off valve at the appliance and drip leg where required
- Pressure test of the completed run
- Appliance hookup and leak check at every joint
- Documentation for your records and insurance
In Ontario, any work on a natural gas or propane line — new runs, extensions, appliance hookups, even moving a BBQ stub — must be done by a gas technician certified under the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA). A homeowner or unlicensed handyman doing it is not just unsafe; it can void your home insurance and create problems at resale. Ask any installer for their TSSA certificate before they touch your line.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a new gas line take?
Most residential runs are done in half a day. A long or awkward run through finished space can take a full day.
My meter is on the far side of the house — is that a problem?
No. We size the pipe for the distance so pressure at the appliance is correct.
Will you need to shut off my gas?
Briefly, to tie in the new branch. We relight your furnace and water heater before we leave.
Do you install the appliance too?
Yes — the hookup, connector and leak test are part of the job.
Serving Kitchener and surrounding areas. Contact us for a no-obligation quote specific to your project.