If you smell gas, leave the building, avoid switches and flames, and call emergency services. Do not use this form, and do not go looking for the leak with a lighter.
For planned work — a new range, a dryer, a water-heater swap, or a line that needs to be capped or extended — New Mexico expects a licensed contractor and, in most cases, a permit and inspection. This is not a good DIY project, even if you have done drain or faucet repairs yourself.
What to request
- A leak check and repair on an existing appliance line.
- A new connection, sediment trap, and shutoff as part of a heater or appliance install.
- Capping a line correctly when an appliance is removed, which is a frequent need in rentals around University Park.
Ask the plumber for their CID license, whether the job needs a permit, and whether they will pressure-test and inspect the work. If a water-heater replacement includes gas-valve or connector work, that should be in the same written quote. Related: water heaters.
Questions
Can this site dispatch a gas technician tonight?
We can take a request and route it, but a gas odor is an emergency-services issue first. Do not wait inside the house for a callback.
Do you work on propane and natural gas?
The independent plumber who takes the job should confirm fuel type, regulator, and venting. Tell us which fuel the house uses when you call.