Same-Day Gas Escapes

Seek professional help to contend with a gas leak if you notice any of the following:

• A putrid, sulphuric smell, like rotten eggs. This smell is added to ensure gas leaks are detectable via smell alone. The stronger the smell, the worse the gas leak usually is.
• Bubbles in unnatural places. If the puddles outside or any standing water is producing bubbles it could be a sign of leakage under the ground.
• Hissing noises. If there is a leak present a hissing sound will be there even if the source is turned off.
• Dying plants (indoors and outdoors). If you have been giving adequate attention to your house plants and they begin to wilt and die it could be an indication of a gas leak. The presence of gas means plant roots cannot absorb adequate oxygen and so begin to wilt, turn yellow and die.
• Inexplicably high gas meter readings. This is made much easier to track with a Smart Meter.
• Any physical signs of natural gas poisoning:
  • Headaches
  • Dizziness
  • Fatigue
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Loss of concentration
  • Memory fog
  • Irregular breathing

If you smell gas, do the following as quickly as possible:

• Immediately turn off the gas via the isolation valve on the meter.
• Open all windows and doors
• Do not turn on or off any switches
• Vacate the property
• Call the gas emergency service on 0800 111 999. The gas emergency service will come and make the property safe but won’t carry out repairs
• PlumbingForce will attend to and carry out the repairs

The amount of time it takes to repair a gas escape is dependent on the nature and extent of the repairs required by each individual repair job. PlumbingForce will be on-site to respond to the call within a maximum of a four-hour window. We can also attend within 1 hour* if the nature of the leak is an emergency.

The initial cause of the gas escape can also influence the time the service takes as it usually indicates the extent of the damage. The most common causes of gas escapes are:

• Corrosion
• Natural wear and tear
• Lack of protection
• Accidental damage
• Fitting/fixture failure
• Uncleaned pipework

Whatever the issue may be, our gas safety engineers will ensure that the gas escape repair is fulfilled and the space is safe.

• Materials required to complete the repair
• Extent of labour required
• The size of the gas installation
• The number of appliances that require installation and maintenance
• The location of the initial fault

All of our engineers hold Gas Certification and have a minimum of 5 Years of experience in the Plumbing and Gas Heating trade.

Gas leaks have the potential to cause carbon monoxide poisoning. Acting quickly and scheduling regular servicing for all of your gas appliances is crucial to ensure you and your tenant’s safety. Our team can help eliminate any risk of carbon monoxide poisoning in your property, and we’re happy to provide new detectors upon request.