Gas Line Services in Laveen, AZ

When to call about gas

• A rotten-egg odor inside or near the meter or tank. Leave first.
• Hissing at a shutoff, connector or regulator
• Flames on the stove that are yellow, smoky or uneven
• A water heater or furnace pilot that keeps going out
• Rust or damage on exposed exterior gas pipe

Gas service and permits in Laveen

Laveen is not a separate town. It is one of the City of Phoenix's urban villages, annexed largely from the mid-1990s onward, and the City directs gas emergencies to Southwest Gas. A few properties remain under Maricopa County jurisdiction and some homes here run on propane instead of utility gas. On propane, the supplier's name is on the tank or the delivery invoice.

For addresses inside Phoenix city limits, plumbing permits come from the City of Phoenix Planning and Development Department. Its residential online permits include Repair/Replace Gas Line, Minor Plumbing Work and Plumbing Repipe, which makes many gas jobs straightforward to permit. If your parcel is one of the unincorporated county islands, the arrangement can differ, and the plumber will check.

Most housing in Laveen's 85339 ZIP code was built in 2000 or later, with only about 7 percent built before 1980. So the bulk of gas systems here are relatively new and builder-installed, while older farmhouses and properties with a rural setup can have piping that has been extended many times over the years.

Cost drivers

• Natural gas versus propane, which changes regulators and fittings
• Length of the run, which can be long on larger rural lots
• Trenching for barns, shops or outdoor kitchens
• Upsizing an existing line for added appliances
• The City of Phoenix gas line permit and inspection

When you call

The number on this page puts you in touch with an independent plumber who handles gas work in Laveen. Say whether the home is on Southwest Gas or propane, what you need and whether any digging is involved. If the property has a barn, shop or casita that might get gas later, mention that too, so the line can be sized with room to grow. The plumber will explain how the permit and inspection work for your address and what to expect on the day of the job.