$115<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
It will cost between $65 and $200 to hire a professional to remove a natural gas line. Handy homeowners who pay attention to safety issues can do it themselves for less than $20 in parts if they already have basic tools.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Average Cost of Gas Line Removal<\/h2>\n
Most homeowners hire a plumber to remove a gas line at a cost averaging $115 plus the cost of a permit cost if one is required. The cost is the same to cut and cap or plug the line, since the job goes pretty quickly. This is because simple jobs take less than an hour and cost the plumber\u2019s minimum first-hour service fee.<\/p>\n
More difficult or hard-to-reach gas lines cost $200 or more to cut and cap or remove altogether.<\/p>\n
Average Do It Yourself cost<\/p>\n
$10 \u2013 $25 + tool costs<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Average Contractor Installed Cost<\/p>\n $65 \u2013 $200<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Typical Cost Average<\/p>\n $100 \u2013 $125<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Last Updated: Wednesday, January 12, 2022 <\/p>\n <\/img><\/p>\n Removing a gas line is done one of two main ways.\u00a0 The easiest technique to remove a gas line is simply cutting the line, if necessary for space, capping it and leaving where it is.\u00a0 This is less expensive than physically removing the gas line pipe back to where it is connected to the main gas line.<\/p>\n Capping a gas line will often require a house call by a licensed plumber. Plumbers usually charge by the hour with a one-hour minimum fee. So even though the actual job of capping the gas line will only take 15-20 minutes, a whole hour plus the cost of materials will be charged, typically between $65 and $150 per hour with an average of $115.<\/p>\n If you need to fully remove the gas line it will take more time and cost.\u00a0Common reasons for removal rather than capping include that the gas line is old and unsafe or damaged. It could be the wrong size to handle the needed gas volume, so must be replaced.<\/p>\n For example, hooking up some gas appliances requires a \u00be-inch gas line, but many households have \u00bd-inch gas lines. The old gas line is removed in this scenario to make way for running a new gas line.<\/p>\n Maybe you\u2019re tackling a new project like replacing a tank style water heater with a new tankless gas water heater, and the old gas line is simply in the way.<\/p>\n In this gas line removal price estimate, you\u2019ll find cost factors, retail costs for supplies and tools plus pricing from other reliable estimating sites. The pros and cons of DIY gas piping removal are discussed too.<\/p>\n We\u2019ve alluded to the largest factors, but here\u2019s the whole list.<\/p>\n This is a pretty basic job requiring few tools and supplies. Here are their costs.<\/p>\n Removing or capping a gas line is a relatively quick and simple process for a licensed plumber.\u00a0A licensed plumber responding to a question on Angie\u2019s List calls it a \u201c5-15 minute job,\u201d to cut and cap or plug a line, and so prices it at $90-$150, the minimum plumbing fee. Home Advisor is similar, pricing the service fee at $75 to $150. Both are consistent with our typical cost range of $100-$125.<\/p>\n To physically remove an existing gas line in order to do another indoor home improvement project will take more time. Homewyse pegs it at a 2-hour job to remove a gas pipe, which is longer than the majority of jobs take. As a result, the site prices it at $230 to $280 to shut off the gas, cut and remove the line, cap it and leak-test it.<\/p>\n Here are a few itemized costs related to installing a gas line. You might have a few of these depending on the scope of your project, and their cost are in addition to what prices for gas line installation.<\/p>\n The removal of a gas line is a relatively simple process if you follow these steps:<\/p>\n If you\u2019re trying to remove old and corroded black pipe fittings during the job, SF Gate offers useful tips here.<\/p>\n If you have the know-how and skills to DIY, there are two main things to remember when removing a gas line:\u00a0 First- make sure you turn off the gas at the meter using an adjustable wrench or you can turn off the gas using the shut-off valve.\u00a0 Second- use soapy water and make sure that there are not any gas leaks after you\u2019ve cut or plugged the line.<\/p>\n So removing a natural gas pipe in your home can be done without the help of hiring a licensed plumber. But just because it can be done, doesn\u2019t always mean it should be done.<\/p>\n We think \u201cpro\u201d is the way to go when it comes to gas projects.<\/p>\n What do you think?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/main><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" $115 It will cost between $65 and $200 to hire a professional to remove a natural gas line. Handy homeowners who pay attention to safety issues can do it themselves for less than $20 in parts if they already have basic tools. Average Cost of Gas Line Removal Most homeowners hire a plumber to remove…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[55],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n
\n<\/hr>\nOverview of Gas Line Removal<\/h2>\n
Product and Installation Supplies Cost Details<\/h2>\n
Gas Line Removal Cost Factors<\/h3>\n
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Retail Costs for Gas Line Removal Tools and Supplies<\/h2>\n
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Permits, Inspection, Related Costs and Installation Time<\/h2>\n
Permits and Inspection Cost<\/h3>\n
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Related Costs<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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DIY or Hire a Pro?<\/h2>\n
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