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Having your gas line installation handled properly is important for assuring the safety and efficiency of the gas appliances you use in your home. Homeowners need to be properly informed about gas line installation.

The following are six things that you shouldn't assume when it comes to gas line installation. 

You won't need to get a permit before you have a gas line installed

Acquiring a permit is always a necessary step when you have a gas line installed. Regardless of where you live, permits are required. In order to get a permit, you will typically need to have your property inspected to ensure that safety standards will be met. 

All gas line installation services are basically the same

You will probably find that you have a lot of different options when you are choosing a plumber to handle your gas line installation for you. Not all plumbers do gas line installations, so make sure you find one that does.

It's dangerous to have a gas line installed on your property

You shouldn't worry about safety hazards when you need to have a gas line installed. Your gas line installation will be carried out safely as long as you have an experienced professional handle this important task on your property. 

You can't afford to have a gas line installed

When you do your research, you may find that gas line installation costs considerably less than you assumed. The average gas line installation actually costs only $550, and sometimes gas lines can be installed for as little as $265. 

If you need to have a gas line installed all the way from the meter to your home, costs may be a little higher. However, it should be possible to get the job done for no more than $2,000. 

You can easily handle the installation of your gas line by yourself

Although gas line installation is safe when handled by professionals, homeowners should not attempt to handle this task on their own. 

A lot of the work takes place inside the home during gas line installation

The plumber will need to do a small amount of work in your home when you have a gas line installed. However, most of the work takes place outside the home. You should still plan for installation day carefully to make sure that everyone in your household will be out of the way of the plumber during installation. 

Contact a local plumber to learn more about gas line installation.