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AB’s PlumbingOakland, open 24/7
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New appliance or old gas line? We repair and install gas lines.

New gas lines for appliances, gas hookups for tank and tankless water heaters, new gas valves, and repairs to old lines.

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New yellow flexible gas line and shutoff valve running to a Bradford White water heater with seismic straps
New gas line and valve to a water heater

Smell gas? Leave the building without flipping any switches, then call PG&E at 1-800-743-5000 or 911 from outside.

Sound familiar?

  • Gas line needed for a new appliance
  • Gas hookup for a new water heater or tankless unit
  • Gas valve that needs replacing
  • Old or corroded gas pipe

What we do about it

Safety first
If you smell gas, leave and call PG&E at 1-800-743-5000 or 911 before anything else. We handle the repair once it’s safe.
New lines and repairs
New gas lines to appliances, and repairs or replacement of old sections of pipe.
Water heater hookups
Gas connections for tank and tankless water heaters, done as part of the install.

Gas lines, in our customers’ words

4.9average from 676 reviews on Yelp
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  • “They showed up about an hour after I called and had things completed right away. Fast and efficient service at a reasonable price.”
    Robert W., OaklandToilet reseated,
  • “The job was done cleanly and quickly and Issac was really great about giving helpful advice for next time as well as answering a lot of other questions I had. … Estimates were accurate and totally transparent.”
    Connie B., San FranciscoRepair, plus help with faucet pressure,
  • “I had a weekend emergency and they were at my house in 30 minutes.”
    Mary S., San FranciscoWeekend emergency,
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  • “Called AB's Plumbing Service for a clog flooding out our driveway. They came out within 45min. … Ab, Issac and Omar were very knowledgeable and helpful. They are considerate about pricing.”
    Jeffrey J., OaklandClog flooding the driveway,
  • “They snaked the pipe and cleared out all the grease and oil buildup that was causing the problem. Even better, they took the time to explain how to prevent it from happening again, which I really appreciated. … They wore shoe covers in the house and cleaned up thoroughly afterward.”
    Claude Q., Union CityClogged kitchen sink cleared,
  • “Came out right away, fit me in for work the next day, fixed my standing water under the house problem by digging down through concrete & placing a sump pump then tied it into the sewer line. He and his team were professional, efficient, cleaned up perfectly afterward, all at a good price.”
    Cheryl R., OaklandSump pump for water under the house,

Recent gas lines work

  • Bradford White water heater in a closet with a new yellow gas line, new copper supply lines and seismic straps
    New gas line and supply lines on a Bradford White water heater
  • New 50-gallon Rheem gas water heater with seismic straps, a new vent and a yellow gas line in a garage corner
    New 50-gallon Rheem gas water heater
  • White Navien tankless water heater on a wooden wall, with a yellow gas line and new water connections below
    New Navien tankless water heater
  • White tankless water heater on blue siding next to a gas meter and electrical panel
    Outdoor tankless next to the gas meter
  • New Bradford White gas water heater with seismic straps, new vent pipe and gas connector in a kitchen closet
    Gas water heater replaced, strapped and vented
  • Rheem tankless water heater on a brown exterior wall with black insulated pipes and a yellow gas line
    Rheem tankless with insulated lines

How a job goes

Four steps, each one backed by a customer’s own words.

  1. 1

    You call or text

    Day or night. Tell us what’s happening, and send a photo if it helps.

    “They responded on the first call and gave text updates.”
    Jeff J., Hayward, on Yelp
  2. 2

    We find the cause

    We diagnose before we fix. For drains and sewers that can mean a camera down the line, so you see it too.

    “He then ran a camera through the line and showed me exactly what was causing the backup: tree roots had intruded into the sewer pipe.”
    Natalye B., Oakland, on Yelp
  3. 3

    You get the price first

    We explain the fix and what it costs before any work starts. No hidden fees.

    “Estimates were accurate and totally transparent.”
    Connie B., San Francisco, on Yelp
  4. 4

    We fix it and clean up

    Shoe covers on, work area cleaned, and everything tested before we leave.

    “They wore shoe covers in the house and cleaned up thoroughly afterward.”
    Claude Q., Union City, on Yelp

Get a free estimate

Tell us what’s going on and we’ll call you back. If something is flooding or backing up right now, calling is fastest.

How soon do you need us?

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Rather talk to someone?

Call (510) 753-8649

Or text us a photo of the problem. Hablamos español.

Email us at contact@abs-plumbingservices.com

New customers get 10% off their first service. Mention the website when you call.

Gas lines: questions people ask

What should I do if I smell gas?

Leave the building without flipping any switches, then call PG&E at 1-800-743-5000 or 911 from outside. Once it’s safe, call us for the repair.

Can you run a gas line for a new appliance?

Yes. Tell us what you’re installing and where, and we’ll give you a price before any work starts. Estimates are free.

Do you hook up the gas when you install a water heater?

Yes. The gas connection is part of our tank and tankless water heater installs.

How fast can you get here?

It depends on where you are and what’s going on, but for emergencies we head out right away. Reviewers regularly mention the crew arriving within the hour.

Are you really open 24/7?

Yes. Call any time, including nights and weekends.

Will I know the price before you start?

Yes. We look at the problem, explain what’s going on, and give you a price before any work starts. Estimates are free.