Gas & heat
If you smell gas, leave the building and call BGE or 911 from outside before doing anything else. For planned work — a new appliance line or moving an existing one — hire a contractor licensed for gas fitting in Maryland, and expect a permit, a pressure test and an inspection.
Gas work we can connect you for
- New lines for ranges, dryers, water heaters, boilers and generators
- Outdoor lines for grills, fire pits and pool heaters
- Repair or replacement of corroded or damaged gas piping
- Pressure testing for inspections and home sales
Licensing, permits and inspections
In Maryland, gas fitting is licensed work. New or altered gas piping generally needs a permit, a pressure test and an inspection before the gas is turned on. Ask for the contractor's gas fitting license number. See permits in Baltimore.
Gas safety at home
- Know where your gas meter shut-off is
- Install carbon monoxide alarms near bedrooms and fuel-burning appliances
- Keep the area around the water heater and furnace clear
- Never test for leaks with a flame
How to get gas line plumbing in Baltimore
- Call 443-863-5471. Tell us what's happening and where you are. Calls are answered 24/7.
- We connect you. You're put through to a licensed, independent local plumber who handles this kind of job in your area.
- Get a clear quote. The plumber explains the problem and the price before any work starts.
- You decide. Approve the work, and the plumber completes it with any permit your city or county requires.
Plumbers in Baltimore Today is a free referral service; we don't perform plumbing work ourselves. How it works.
Frequently asked questions
Can a plumber run a gas line?
Only a contractor licensed for gas fitting should. Many plumbing contractors hold both licenses; ask before booking.
Who fixes a leak at the gas meter?
Problems at the meter or on the utility side are BGE's responsibility. Piping on your side of the meter is the owner's.