Gas Line Services in Greenwood Village, CO

Does gas work in Greenwood Village need a permit and a city-registered plumber?

Yes on both counts. The City of Greenwood Village lists water heater replacement and plumbing work among residential projects that require a building permit, applied for through the city's Online Access Portal. The city also requires plumbers working within its limits to hold a Greenwood Village contractor license, with separate levels for plumbing contractors. That is one reason to work with someone who regularly takes jobs in the city: they will already be registered and know the inspection process. Community Development can be reached at 303-486-5783.

Who supplies gas, and who do I call for new service?

Xcel Energy. The city's new resident checklist says to contact Xcel at 303-623-1234 to set up gas and electric service. For a leak or gas odor, the number is different: leave the house, then call 911 and Xcel's gas emergency line at 1-800-895-2999. Xcel handles the meter and the service up to it. If you want more gas capacity for a large addition, such as a generator, pool heater or outdoor kitchen, the plumber may need to coordinate with Xcel about the meter.

What makes gas projects here more involved?

Greenwood Village is an affluent city along I-25 with part of the Denver Technological Center and Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre alongside residential neighborhoods. Larger homes often carry several big gas loads, such as multiple furnaces, a boiler, gas fireplaces and outdoor features, and adding another appliance means checking whether the main line and meter can handle the total. Long runs to pool houses or patios need careful sizing so the far end still gets full pressure.

A local note

Because inspection is part of every permitted gas job in the city, plan around it, especially before the heating season. Ask for the permit number and pressure test record when the work is done; they are useful if you sell the home or add appliances later. Keep carbon monoxide alarms on every level and near bedrooms in any home with fuel-burning appliances.

Many homes here also have gas appliances outdoors, such as fire tables, grills and pool heaters. Those connections sit in the weather year round, so have them looked at when the indoor system is serviced, and shut them off at their own valve over winter if they will not be used.