Professional Gas Leak Detection & Inspection in Prince George, BC

Most leak detection visits take 1–2 hours, depending on the system size and how many appliances are connected. If you can smell gas right now, that is a call to FortisBC’s gas emergency line rather than a booking with us — leave the area and call them first. If we can’t complete the full inspection during a single visit, we’ll schedule a follow-up and leave your system secure in the meantime.

Yes. Even a small leak is a safety and financial concern. Small leaks accumulate: that mercaptan smell may fade as your nose adapts, but the gas keeps escaping. Over weeks, a small leak costs real money and raises your home's gas concentration. If ignored long enough, a small leak can grow as corrosion worsens. Have any suspected leak inspected immediately.

Not always. We can detect most leaks with the system running, using electronic equipment. If we need to test pressure or run isolation tests, we may ask you to turn off your main shutoff temporarily. We'll handle this safely and explain every step. If there's an active odour or your utility recommends it, we'll shut the system down before we arrive.

If our inspection shows the leak is on the utility's side of the meter (their responsibility), we'll document it and you can contact FortisBC directly. We can also notify the utility on your behalf if you prefer. FortisBC maintains all service lines and is responsible for repairing them. We'll stay involved to make sure everything's repaired safely and your appliances work correctly afterward.

No. The rotten-egg smell is obvious once a leak is active, but that's a safety hazard—you shouldn't be sniffing around looking for it. Electronic detection equipment is required to find small leaks or pinpoint exact locations. Attempting DIY detection risks missing a serious problem or exposing yourself to an unsafe gas concentration. Always call a certified technician.

Leave your home immediately. Do not operate electrical switches, light matches, or use your phone indoors—even static can ignite escaping gas. Once you're outside, call FortisBC's gas emergency line from a safe distance. If you can safely reach your main gas shutoff from outside, turn it off. Then contact us. Your safety always comes first.

We provide upfront quotes for all diagnostic work. The cost depends on your system's size and complexity. Since leak detection is a diagnostic service, not a repair, we can often complete it within a tight budget and then discuss repair options with you before starting any work. Call us for a specific quote.

Leak detection uses electronic equipment and visual methods to find active gas escaping from a line or fitting. Pressure testing isolates sections of your gas line, seals them, and watches for pressure drops over time—it identifies whether a line is holding pressure or losing gas. Both are valuable and often used together. We'll recommend whichever method fits your situation.

Mostly yes. We can catch corrosion and loose fittings early, fix them, and advise on maintenance. We can also recommend upgrades—like modern brass-body regulators or flexible connectors—that resist corrosion better than older materials. Preventive inspections every few years catch slow problems before they become emergencies. Regular maintenance is the best insurance.

Our focus is thorough leak-detection diagnostics and permanent repair, not utility-side dispatch. If you smell gas, hear hissing, or see visible damage, leave the area and call FortisBC's gas emergency line first. Once the immediate danger is contained, contact us to schedule a full inspection and repair.