If you smell gas in a Nederland home, leave first, then call 911 and your gas utility or, for a tank system, your propane supplier. For piping repairs, appliance lines and pressure tests, call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Nederland.
What happens when you call
The number on this page connects you with an independent plumber who works on gas and propane piping in the Nederland area. They will ask whether the house is on a utility meter or a propane tank, what appliance is involved and how to reach the property in current conditions. If anyone smells gas, the instruction is to leave and call 911 and the utility or supplier first. For planned work, the plumber reviews the system and explains the Town permit.
What affects cost
- Distance from the meter or tank regulator
- Access in snow, on steep lots or in tight crawl spaces
- Altitude setup for new appliances
- Upsizing lines for added loads
- Town permit and inspection
Nederland conditions
Nederland sits at about 8,235 feet at the junction of State Highway 119 and the Peak to Peak Highway, about 17 miles west of Boulder. It is a former tungsten, silver and gold mining town that now serves as a gateway to Eldora and the Indian Peaks. At that elevation, gas appliances often need to be set up according to the manufacturer's altitude instructions, and heating systems run for much of the year.
No gas utility for Nederland was confirmed from an official source, and some homes may use propane. Check your bills: a utility bill means natural gas; tank deliveries mean propane.
The Town of Nederland issues its own building permits and has adopted the 2024 ICC codes. Replacement water heaters and furnace replacements are One-Stop permits that the Town often processes the same day, which helps when a heating appliance fails in cold weather.
Before the plumber arrives
- Clear snow from the driveway and the path to the tank or meter
- Locate the main shutoff and the appliance shutoff
- Know whether you use propane or utility gas
- Have the old appliance's model number if replacing one
- Keep a space heater plan in mind if the furnace will be off
Summer and early fall are the easiest seasons for planned gas work up here, before snow complicates access.
If the furnace fails in winter, the same-day permit path helps, but access still matters, so keep the route clear.
Gas Line Services questions in Nederland
Do gas appliances need adjusting at mountain elevations?
Does gas piping work here need a permit?
My home runs on propane. Who handles leaks and piping work?
Does a Front Range winter change anything about gas line work?
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