jen s asked:


Redoing my kitchen and need the pipeline either just moved or shortened. I’m told that plumbers do that, any other profession? Any idea of cost? It seems like a relatively small job. Don’t know if I gave the impression that I was going to try to “do it myself”, not that at all. Want to know what professional is the best bet and if you are that type of professional cost.

RODGER

10 Responses to “Can only a plumber move a natural gas stove pipe?”

1. HECTOR on August 18th, 2009 11:40 am

   WOODROW

   no

2. EDWARDO on August 19th, 2009 11:11 am

   KENDRICK

   If you don’t have expereince with gas pipes hire a proffesional

3. GREGG on August 20th, 2009 10:38 am

   ANDREW

   You can hire a plumber, Heating, Cooling, and Ventilation (HVAC) Company or contact your natural gas company, they may offer HVAC services. The cost varies on job, time and material and the company’s labor rates.

4. RICH on August 20th, 2009 12:33 pm

   ELBERT

   Yes yes yes yes yes!!!!!!!!!!!! All Day Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Dont mess with Gas-Very dangerous!!!!!!!!!!

5. VINCENT on August 22nd, 2009 9:17 pm

   FOREST

   You can call your gas company. They may be willing to do it if it’s that simple, but chances are they’ll direct you to contact a licensed plumber.

6. LUCAS on August 25th, 2009 4:12 am

   DONNELL

   It’s not clear if you mean the vent pipe or the gas supply piping. Gas supply piping certainly is usually done by a plumber but you can do it yourself in most areas. Talk to you building inspection office to find out. Vent piping is usually done by a HVAC outfit. You may find a handyman that can do this small job for you.

7. DARNELL on August 26th, 2009 9:31 am

   SHANNON

   Try your gas company first

   Just remember, most home gas explosions were caused by someone that didn’t know how

8. NICOLAS on August 28th, 2009 6:59 pm

   ARNOLD

   Yes plumbers do that, but it’s not usually a difficult job. And plumbers cost big bucks! If you’re not comfortable with doing the job yourself, I’d recommend finding a professional handyman. Their fees are usually considerably lower. You just want the job to be done properly and safely. To do it yourself, all you’ll need is a drill to make a new hole where you want the pipe to enter, 2 pipe wrenches, some pipe dope to seal the threads and of course the right lengths of pipe. Stores like Home Depot & Lowe’s have an excellent selection of iron pipe in various lengths which can accomodate just about any job.

9. KENNETH on August 29th, 2009 9:27 am

   RUBEN

   A Journeyman plumber or a Journeyman pipefitter are both
   qualified to do the job. plumbers are more easly located near
   you for home repair and the pipefitters are more in factory
   related piping systems. They both pay well though. Gas lines
   are not recomended for do-it-yourself people due to state
   codes and insurance. If your house cought fire because of an
   error in your gas or electrical. The inspectors would want to
   know who did the work. if and when you put your house up for
   sale inspection is inevedable and any violations would have to be corrected before the sale. I know times are hard right
   now and doing yourself may sound cheaper, but by the time
   you rent the tools and the supply’s needed, your going to be
   spending the same amount. so save your back for hanging
   the cabinets. Hire a” licensed” contractor .no fly-night person.

10. DOMINICK on August 31st, 2009 5:44 pm

    DOMINIQUE

    Some areas I have worked in required a separate gas fitters license to do the work or required a master gas fitters license to stand for inspection. Most all plumbing and hvac shops have licensed employees.