If you smell gas in a Brighton home, leave first, then call 911 and Xcel Energy at 1-800-895-2999. For water heater gas connections, new appliance lines and leaks after the meter, call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Brighton.
Brighton at a glance
Brighton is the Adams County seat, a former farming and railroad depot town that is now a largely urban part of the metro, with newer development around Prairie Center and along Tower Road. Xcel Energy (Public Service Company of Colorado) supplies its natural gas. The City of Brighton's Community Development permitting team handles permits and contractor licenses through OpenGov, and it has a practical rule for emergencies: a failed water heater can be repaired or replaced first, with the permit applied for by the next business day.
What to do now
- Smell gas? Leave the house right away without touching switches.
- From outside, call 911 and Xcel Energy at 1-800-895-2999.
- Wait for the all-clear before going back in.
- If your gas water heater failed, it can be replaced right away; the permit goes in through OpenGov by the next business day.
- For new lines, plan the permit before the work, and have the appliance specs ready.
Signs and probable causes
| Symptom | Likely cause |
|---|---|
| Rotten-egg smell | Leak: leave and call |
| Water heater pilot will not stay lit | Thermocouple, venting or gas supply issue |
| Yellow burner flames | Dirty burner or poor air mix |
| Hiss at an appliance | Loose connection or tired connector |
| New appliance runs weak | Line too small for the added load |
Cost factors
- Whether the job is an emergency swap or a planned install
- Line length and route from the meter
- Upsizing for a tankless heater or extra appliance
- Venting changes
- Permit and city inspection
Homes in older parts of town near the original depot area may have iron pipe extended over many years, while newer subdivisions usually have flexible tubing sized for the builder's appliances. In both cases, the plumber checks capacity before tying in anything new. Have the meter location and the appliance's BTU rating handy when you call, and ask for the pressure test result and permit number when the job is done. Planned work is easiest to book in late summer, before the heating season fills calendars.
Keep carbon monoxide alarms on every level of any home with gas appliances, and test them when the clocks change.
Gas Line Services questions in Brighton
Does gas piping work here need a permit?
I smell gas inside. What should I do before anything else?
Does switching to a tankless water heater affect the gas line?
Should the flexible connector behind my stove or dryer be replaced?
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