Gas work is not a DIY job, and it's not a job for a general handyman. Ludwig Family Plumbing provides licensed gas line installation, repair, and leak service across Lake in the Hills and McHenry County — for new appliances, additions, outdoor kitchens, and aging or damaged lines — all done safely, tested, and to Illinois code.
If you smell gas right now, don't wait for us: leave the home, avoid switches and flames, and call 911 and your gas utility from outside. Once the immediate danger is handled, we repair the line correctly.
Signs You Need Gas Line Services
- The smell of gas (rotten eggs) — leave and call 911 first
- A hissing sound near a gas line or appliance
- A new appliance, range, dryer, or water heater needs a line
- Adding a gas grill, fire pit, or outdoor kitchen
- An older or corroded gas line
- A pilot that won't stay lit on a gas appliance
Gas safety comes first
If you suspect an active gas leak — a strong rotten-egg smell, hissing, or a gas alarm — get everyone out of the home, don't touch light switches or create any flame or spark, and call 911 and your gas utility from a safe distance. After the emergency responders have made the scene safe, we perform the repair and pressure-test the system.
Installation for new appliances and additions
Adding a gas range, dryer, water heater, fireplace, generator, or outdoor kitchen means running a properly sized line with the right materials and shutoffs. We size the line to the appliance's demand, run it to code, and pressure-test it before it's put into service.
Repair, leak service, and testing
Aging or damaged gas lines need repair by a licensed pro. We locate leaks, repair or replace the affected sections, and verify the whole system holds pressure. Everything is tested and documented so you know it's safe.
Our Gas Line Services Process
Every job follows the same clear path — so you know what happens next and there are no surprises along the way.
- 1
Confirm safety first
If you smell gas, we have you leave and call 911 and the utility; we work only after the scene is made safe.
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Size the line
We size the gas line to the appliance's real demand — a range, dryer, water heater, generator, or outdoor kitchen.
- 3
Run it to code
We install the right materials and shutoffs to Illinois code, with the proper routing and support.
- 4
Pressure-test the system
Every install and repair is pressure-tested to confirm it holds and is leak-free before it's put into service.
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Document the work
We document the test result so you have proof the work is safe, insurable, and to code.
Why McHenry County Homeowners Choose Ludwig
Gas work is never a DIY or handyman job, and licensed, pressure-tested installs protect your home and keep the work insurable.
Family-Owned & Local
A family name you can trust, serving McHenry County since 2016. You reach us, not a call center.
24/7 Emergency Service
Burst pipe or backup at 2 a.m.? We answer around the clock, every day of the year.
Licensed, Bonded & Insured
Fully licensed Illinois plumbers — your home and your investment are protected.
68 Five-Star Reviews
Neighbors across McHenry County rate us 4.9 stars for honest, quality work.
Gas Line Services Across McHenry County & Beyond
We run and repair gas lines across Lake in the Hills, Crystal Lake, Huntley, and businesses and homes throughout McHenry and Kane counties.
Based in Lake in the Hills, we cover the whole county and the surrounding Fox Valley. Find your town on our service-areas page, or start with Algonquin, Crystal Lake, Cary, Huntley.
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Gas Line Services FAQs
Leave the home immediately. Don't flip light switches, use your phone inside, or create any flame or spark. From a safe distance outside, call 911 and your gas utility. Once the scene is made safe, call us for the repair.
Yes — a dedicated gas line to an outdoor kitchen, grill, or fire feature is a popular upgrade. It must be sized and installed by a licensed pro to code, with the correct materials and shutoffs, which is exactly what we do.
Gas lines carry real safety and code obligations — improper work risks leaks, fire, and carbon monoxide. Licensed installation, proper materials, and pressure testing protect your home and family, and keep the work legal and insurable.
Always. Every gas installation and repair we do is pressure-tested to confirm the system holds and is leak-free before it's returned to service, and we document the result.
Yes. We size and run a dedicated line to code for ranges, dryers, water heaters, generators, fireplaces, and outdoor kitchens, then pressure-test it before it's used. Gas work must be done by a licensed pro, which is exactly what we are.