GAS PIPING • UNDERGROUND GAS LINES • SERVICE UPGRADES • METER COORDINATION
Gas line installation, underground gas piping & meter coordination in Toronto and the GTA.
DAVESDUCTS installs, modifies and upgrades natural-gas and propane piping for residential, commercial and industrial applications — including interior distribution, exterior gas lines, underground gas piping, equipment connections, manifolds and coordination of applicable gas-meter or service requirements.
COMPLETE GAS PIPING
New gas lines, relocations, upgrades and distribution systems.
A gas-line project should be designed around the connected equipment, piping route, available supply and future serviceability — not simply around the size of the appliance connection.
New Gas Lines
Install new natural-gas or propane piping for applicable appliances, equipment and mechanical systems.
Gas Line Relocation
Relocate applicable gas piping when equipment moves or renovations change the mechanical layout.
Gas Line Upgrades
Evaluate and upgrade applicable piping where additional connected load or equipment changes require greater capacity.
Gas Manifolds
Design organized distribution and manifold arrangements for appropriate custom-home, commercial and multi-appliance projects.
Equipment Connections
Provide applicable shutoffs, final connections and related gas piping for the equipment being installed.
Testing & Commissioning
Complete applicable testing and verification associated with the gas piping work and connected equipment.
UNDERGROUND GAS LINES
Underground natural-gas and propane piping for outdoor equipment and detached spaces.
When the equipment is away from the building, an underground gas-line route can provide a clean permanent connection without running exposed piping across the property. DAVESDUCTS can plan and install applicable underground gas piping as part of the overall gas system.
Pool Heaters
Underground piping can supply pool-equipment areas located away from the house while accounting for the heater’s gas demand and the property’s other connected loads.
Outdoor Kitchens & BBQs
Plan permanent gas service to outdoor cooking areas, built-in BBQs and other applicable exterior gas appliances.
Detached Garages & Workshops
Provide an appropriate underground gas route to detached structures requiring gas-fired heating or other approved equipment.
Backup Generators
Where the generator location requires it, underground gas piping can form part of the fuel-supply route to the equipment.
Outdoor Fire Features
Applicable permanent gas piping can be planned for approved outdoor fireplaces, fire features and similar equipment.
Commercial / Industrial Equipment
Underground distribution can also be evaluated for applicable detached equipment, buildings and site-specific commercial or industrial applications.
UNDERGROUND INSTALLATION
The buried portion needs to be planned before the trench is closed.
Underground gas piping requires an approved piping system and an installation appropriate to the site and applicable requirements. The route, transitions, protection, burial conditions and inspection/testing sequence should be determined before backfilling.
Route Planning
Plan the gas-line route around the equipment location, building entrances, landscaping, hardscaping and other known site conditions.
Approved Underground Piping
Use piping, fittings, transitions and protection appropriate and approved for the specific underground gas application.
Trenching Coordination
Coordinate the required trench and excavation scope before installation. The exact excavation responsibility can be defined in the project estimate.
Protection & Identification
Provide applicable protection and identification for the buried gas system according to the approved piping system and installation requirements.
Testing / Inspection
Complete applicable gas-piping testing and required inspection steps before concealed work is finalized.
Final Equipment Connection
Transition from the underground system to the equipment using the appropriate above-ground piping, shutoff and connection arrangement.
PLANNING AN UNDERGROUND GAS LINE?
Contact us before the landscaping, pool deck or driveway is finished.
Early coordination makes it easier to establish the route, equipment location, gas demand and excavation requirements before finished surfaces restrict the available options.
WHAT WE CONNECT
Gas piping for the equipment DAVESDUCTS installs and services.
Furnaces & HVAC Equipment
New, replacement and relocated gas piping for applicable heating and HVAC equipment.
Boilers & Combi Systems
Gas distribution for applicable boiler, combi-boiler and hydronic mechanical systems.
Tankless Water Heaters
Gas-line assessment and installation for applicable tankless water-heater projects.
Gas Fireplaces
New gas lines and applicable relocation work for gas-fireplace installations.
Pool & Spa Heaters
Gas piping — including applicable underground routes — for pool and spa heating equipment.
Radiant Heaters
Gas distribution for applicable residential, commercial and industrial infrared radiant-heater projects.
Backup Generators
Applicable gas piping and gas-service coordination for standby-generator installations.
Ranges, Cooktops & Dryers
Install or relocate applicable gas lines for residential cooking equipment and gas dryers.
BBQs & Outdoor Kitchens
Permanent natural-gas or propane piping for applicable outdoor cooking equipment.
GAS LINE SIZING
Pipe size is determined by the system — not just the appliance connection.
Gas piping must be capable of supplying the connected equipment under the applicable design conditions. A 3/4-inch connection on an appliance does not automatically mean that a 3/4-inch line is appropriate for the entire run.
Connected Load
Consider the input of the new equipment together with the other gas appliances supplied by the relevant piping system.
Length & Configuration
Available capacity is affected by piping length, material, size, fittings and the design of the distribution system.
Available Supply
The building’s gas service, meter and pressure arrangement must be appropriate for the connected load and system design.
METER & SERVICE COORDINATION
Adding equipment can affect more than the pipe inside the building.
A pool heater, generator, tankless water heater, boiler or larger mechanical project can materially increase the property’s connected gas load. DAVESDUCTS can review the planned equipment and coordinate applicable meter or gas-service requirements as part of the project.
Load Review
Compile the applicable existing and proposed gas-fired equipment so the overall connected load can be evaluated.
Contractor Coordination
Provide the project information required from the mechanical/gas contractor and coordinate the applicable process.
Utility-Controlled Work
The gas utility determines its own final requirements, approvals, scheduling and utility-owned meter/service work.
IMPORTANT
DAVESDUCTS can coordinate the meter process; the gas utility controls its service and meter.
Final utility requirements, approval, scheduling, meter availability and utility-owned service work remain subject to the serving gas utility.
RESIDENTIAL GAS PIPING
Gas systems for renovations, equipment upgrades and outdoor projects.
DAVESDUCTS can work on both individual appliance connections and larger residential gas-distribution projects.
Renovations
Relocate or redesign applicable gas piping as kitchens, mechanical rooms and equipment locations change.
Backyard Projects
Plan above-ground or underground gas routes for pool heaters, BBQs, outdoor kitchens, fire features and other applicable equipment.
Mechanical Upgrades
Coordinate gas piping for furnaces, boilers, tankless water heaters, fireplaces and other mechanical equipment.
COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL
Gas distribution beyond a single appliance connection.
DAVESDUCTS also undertakes applicable commercial and industrial gas-piping work, including equipment additions, distribution changes, manifolds and larger mechanical projects.
Commercial Buildings
Gas distribution for applicable rooftop equipment, boilers, water heating, radiant heating and other commercial mechanical systems.
Industrial Facilities
Applicable gas piping for warehouses, manufacturing facilities and industrial mechanical equipment within the project scope.
Multi-Equipment Projects
Plan mains, branches and manifolds around multiple pieces of equipment instead of treating each new connection independently.
CUSTOM HOMES & NEW CONSTRUCTION
Design the gas distribution before the walls and landscaping are finished.
Custom construction is the best time to coordinate gas equipment, manifold locations, future appliance capacity and underground runs to outdoor amenities.
Mechanical-Room Planning
Coordinate gas distribution with boilers, furnaces, tankless equipment and other mechanical systems.
Outdoor Gas Infrastructure
Plan underground gas routes for future pools, outdoor kitchens, detached structures, generators and other approved equipment before hardscaping is complete.
Future Capacity
Discuss known future equipment during design so the gas-distribution strategy can account for planned additions where practical.
EXISTING GAS-LINE PROBLEMS
Need an existing gas piping deficiency investigated?
DAVESDUCTS can inspect and repair applicable gas piping concerns within our service scope, including work associated with equipment replacement, renovations and identified gas-system deficiencies.
Gas Piping Repairs
Assess applicable piping deficiencies and complete corrective work where appropriate.
Equipment Changes
Review existing piping when equipment input, location or fuel requirements change.
Red Tag Corrections
If a gas-related deficiency has been formally identified, DAVESDUCTS can assess applicable corrective work.
OUR PROCESS
Plan the gas system before installing the pipe.
01
Define the Load
Identify the equipment being added, replaced or relocated and the relevant existing connected loads.
02
Plan the Route
Determine an appropriate interior, exterior or underground piping route and identify access or excavation requirements.
03
Install & Test
Complete the applicable piping, supports, transitions, shutoffs, testing and related gas work.
04
Connect & Verify
Complete applicable equipment connection and operational verification within the project scope.
REQUEST AN ESTIMATE
What should you send us?
- Project address / municipality
- Equipment being added, replaced or relocated
- Manufacturer/model or BTU input where known
- Approximate distance from the existing gas source to the new equipment
- Photos of the existing gas meter and nearby piping
- Photos of the proposed equipment location
- For underground work: photos showing the proposed route
- Whether the route crosses landscaping, patio, driveway or other finished surfaces
- For pools/outdoor projects: equipment-pad location and approximate distance from the building
- Known future gas equipment planned for the property
GAS LINE FAQ
Gas piping and underground gas-line questions.
Does DAVESDUCTS install underground gas lines?
Yes. DAVESDUCTS can install applicable underground natural-gas and propane piping for pool heaters, outdoor kitchens and BBQs, detached garages or workshops, backup generators and other approved equipment.
Can you run an underground gas line to a pool heater?
Yes. Pool heaters are a common application for underground gas piping when the pool-equipment area is located away from the house. The heater load, piping distance and property’s other gas equipment need to be considered when the line is designed.
Can you run gas underground to a detached garage?
Yes, for applicable installations. The proposed equipment, distance, route, gas demand and site conditions should be reviewed before the system is designed.
Can you run a permanent gas line to an outdoor kitchen or BBQ?
Yes. DAVESDUCTS can install applicable natural-gas or propane piping to outdoor cooking areas, including underground routing where appropriate.
Can underground gas piping supply a backup generator?
Yes, where an underground route is appropriate for the generator installation. The generator’s fuel demand must be considered with the property’s other connected gas loads.
Who does the trenching for an underground gas line?
That depends on the project. DAVESDUCTS can define the required gas-line route and excavation requirements, and the estimate can identify whether excavation/backfilling is included or coordinated separately.
What type of pipe is used underground?
The piping system must be approved and appropriate for the specific underground gas application. The exact material, fittings, transitions and protection are selected according to the installation requirements and project conditions.
How deep does an underground gas line need to be?
Required burial conditions depend on the applicable installation requirements, piping system and site conditions. DAVESDUCTS will determine the requirements for the actual project rather than applying one universal depth to every installation.
Can you install both natural-gas and propane lines?
Yes. DAVESDUCTS installs applicable natural-gas and propane piping. The piping system and connected equipment must be appropriate for the intended fuel.
Can DAVESDUCTS install gas lines in commercial and industrial buildings?
Yes. DAVESDUCTS performs applicable residential, commercial and industrial gas-piping work, including distribution systems and multi-equipment projects.
Can you install a gas manifold for a custom home?
Yes. Manifold-based distribution can be incorporated into appropriate custom-home and multi-appliance gas-system designs.
Can you coordinate a larger gas meter?
DAVESDUCTS can coordinate applicable gas-meter or service requirements associated with the project. Final requirements, approval, scheduling and utility-owned meter/service work remain under the serving gas utility.
How do you determine gas-line size?
Gas-line sizing considers the applicable connected load, piping length and configuration, piping material, available supply conditions and the requirements of the gas distribution system. The appliance connection size alone does not determine the required line size.
Should the gas line be planned before a pool or backyard renovation?
Yes. Planning underground gas piping before pool decks, patios, landscaping and other finished surfaces are completed can reduce conflicts and provide more routing options.
Can DAVESDUCTS repair an existing gas line?
Yes. DAVESDUCTS can assess and repair applicable gas piping deficiencies within our service scope and can also complete applicable gas-related red-tag corrective work.
INTERIOR • EXTERIOR • UNDERGROUND • RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL
Planning a new gas line or underground gas run?
DAVESDUCTS can design and install applicable natural-gas or propane piping, including underground gas lines, equipment connections, distribution upgrades and gas-meter/service coordination.
