A faint rotten-egg smell near the stove, a new range that needs a gas hookup, or an old line that won't pass inspection can leave you uneasy about one of the most important systems in your home. Escobar Custom Plumbing provides gas line services in Royal Oaks, CA, and nearby towns including Seaside, Marina, and Gilroy, handling repairs, new lines, and safety upgrades so your appliances run without worry.
Escobar Custom Plumbing is the licensed, family-owned plumbing company Marcos Escobar built in Royal Oaks, California, and it serves homes and businesses across the Monterey Bay Area. Our gas line services include leak detection and repair, new lines for ranges, dryers, water heaters, fireplaces, and outdoor kitchens, upsizing for higher-demand appliances, pressure testing, and seismic gas shutoff valves. From the first fitting to the final inspection, our work follows California code.
You catch a whiff of gas near the water heater, the stove burners light unevenly, or your new dryer sits in the garage waiting for a hookup that the old line can't support.
Older black iron gas pipes can corrode at the threads, fittings loosen with age and minor quakes, and lines sized decades ago often can't deliver enough fuel for today's tankless water heaters and high-output ranges. Even a small leak at a connection can let gas build up in an enclosed space.
Safety comes first, so if you smell gas, leave the house and contact PG&E or emergency services before anything else. Once the area is safe, we pinpoint leaks with electronic detectors and soap testing, repair or rebuild the affected section, upsize lines where needed, and run new piping to code with proper bonding, shutoff valves, and sediment traps.
After the system passes a pressure test and the local inspection, your appliances get the steady gas supply they need. You'll also know that your home's gas piping meets current California code.
Solid gas piping protects your household and helps your appliances perform the way they should.
Electronic detectors and pressure tests let us find leaks you might never smell. Catching them early prevents dangerous gas buildup and wasted fuel.
We run new lines for ranges, dryers, fireplaces, pool heaters, and outdoor kitchens. Each connection includes a dedicated shutoff valve for simple servicing later.
Tankless water heaters and high-BTU ranges need more gas than many older lines can supply. We calculate your total demand and upsize piping so each appliance gets full pressure.
A seismic gas shutoff valve automatically stops the flow of gas when strong shaking hits. Our team installs state-certified valves that meet California requirements.
We pull permits, pressure-test the system, and schedule inspections for each gas project. That paper trail keeps your insurance and any future home sale on solid ground.
Gas work often overlaps with other piping projects, so these related services may also fit your plans.
Low pressure and soggy yards often point to a failing main, and our water line replacement service puts durable new pipe between the meter and your home.
Trouble limited to one bathroom or wing of the house usually calls for partial repiping rather than a complete overhaul.
Older homes with aging pipes throughout benefit from whole-home repiping, which delivers fresh supply lines to every fixture in a single project.
Gas work leaves no room for shortcuts, which is why homeowners across the Central Coast lean on our licensed team.
We give each gas job extra care, from the first leak test to the final sign-off.
Marcos brings eight years in the trade, and the rest of our crew has at least journeyman-level training.
Our family-owned business tests the latest tools and equipment, including modern leak detectors and seismic valves, before we recommend them.
You'll get a free estimate before we start, and financing options make bigger upgrades easier to plan.
From Santa Cruz to Hollister, our Royal Oaks team treats each home it visits like it belongs to one of our own.
Yes, licensed plumbers regularly run gas lines to outdoor kitchens, fire pits, pool heaters, and patio heaters. Buried lines need the right materials, depth, and permits, which matters in the sandy coastal soil around Aptos and Capitola.
Yes, new gas lines, extensions, and most repairs require a permit and inspection in Monterey County and the cities within it, including Salinas, Monterey, and Seaside. The inspection confirms that the piping, connections, and pressure test meet California code.
A professional check every few years makes sense for most homes, and older properties with original black iron pipe benefit from more frequent attention. It's also smart to schedule an inspection before adding a major gas appliance or after a strong earthquake.
Leave the house right away without flipping switches, using phones inside, or lighting anything, then contact PG&E or emergency services from a safe distance. Once the utility clears the area, a licensed plumber can find and repair the leak.
PG&E maintains the gas meter and the lines leading up to it, while the piping on your side of the meter is the homeowner's responsibility. A licensed plumber handles repairs, extensions, and new appliance lines on that house side.
FAQs Reviewed By Marcos Escobar, Owner of Escobar Custom Plumbing and a Royal Oaks, CA, Plumber Serving the Monterey Bay Area and Beyond.
Our licensed team handles gas repairs, new lines, and seismic valves with careful testing on every job. Book a free gas line estimate and enjoy a system you can trust.
Business Name: Escobar Custom Plumbing
Address: Royal Oaks, CA, 95076
Phone: 831-706-5829
Business Hours:
Monday–Friday: 7:00 AM–5:00 PM
Emergency Service Available 24/7
Financing Available
10-year warranty on new installations
1-year warranty on parts and labor for service work
$149 Annual Membership includes:
2% off all work performed
Annual water heater service and tune-up