Gas
leaks can be a serious problem. However, if you follow a few
simple procedures, you can keep your family safe. Our knowledgeable
staff will help guide you through the process to fix the problem;
we will send an experienced technician with experience to
solve the problem and take care of you and your family.
SDGE adds an odor to the natural gas used
throughout your home. This makes it easier to detect possible
leaks. If you suspect an immediate threat:
Don’t panic
Don’t light a match, candle, or
cigarettes
Don’t use or try to turn off any
appliances or meters
Make sure all members of your family
are safely outside of the home
Call SDGE or 911
from a cell phone outside or from a neighbor’s house
Call Bill Howe immediately after SDGE or
911 so we can help
If SDGE has already tagged, or “locked” out your
meter, Bill Howe Plumbing will help. We will assess and diagnose
the problem and in many cases we can give you a free estimate
for repair. We will also call DigAlert*
so that we can safely dig in the affected areas. We often can start work as
soon as DigAlert
is notified and the area is deemed “clear.”
*DigAlert
is a free service provided by corporations and governmental
or public entities or agencies who own or maintain underground
facilities. ensures that no underground gas lines will be
damaged while repairs are made, causing further damage, explosions,
or fire.
