Natural gas powers some of the most important systems in your home, from your furnace and hot water heater to your fireplace, kitchen range, and backyard barbecue. When you need gas lines installed, repaired, or inspected, the work must be done by a licensed professional. Quicker Rooter provides gas fitting services across Calgary with 30+ years of experience, upfront pricing, and a 1-year warranty on all parts and labour.
Natural gas is one of the most cost-effective and reliable energy sources available to homeowners. It heats your home, your water, your food, and your outdoor spaces. But this is not a DIY project. All installations, repairs, and appliance hookups require a licensed professional and a city permit. Attempting this work without proper certification is illegal and genuinely dangerous.
Quicker Rooter’s licensed technicians handle the full scope of residential and commercial gas fitting work, from running new lines and hooking up appliances to diagnosing leaks and performing safety inspections. We apply for all required permits, manage the inspection process, and ensure every job meets Alberta safety standards. Whether you are adding a BBQ line to your backyard, installing a garage heater, or hooking up a new range, our team gets it done safely and correctly.
Whether you are adding gas to a room that did not previously have it, extending an existing line to a new appliance, or running an underground line to a detached garage or backyard, our licensed technicians install new lines safely and to code. We assess your home’s existing supply, ensure the line is properly sized for the appliance demand, install the necessary shut-off valves, and pressure-test the completed installation before any appliance is connected.
Connecting a new appliance to your home’s supply requires a licensed professional and a permit. Our technicians hook up all types of residential appliances including ranges and stoves, dryers, water heaters, fireplaces, patio heaters, fire tables, and garage heaters. We confirm the appliance is operating safely and correctly before leaving your home.
A permanent line to your barbecue means no more running out of propane mid-cook and no more trips to exchange tanks. Quicker Rooter installs outdoor lines for BBQs, fire pits, patio heaters, and outdoor kitchens. For underground lines running to a detached garage or backyard structure, we handle the full installation including proper burial depth, pressure testing, and permit inspection.
Fireplaces and fireplace inserts are one of the most popular home upgrades in Calgary. They provide efficient, controllable heat and eliminate the hassle of firewood. Our licensed technicians install lines for new fireplaces and for conversions from wood-burning to gas. All fireplace installations require a permit, and our team manages that process from application through inspection.
A gas-powered garage heater is one of the most practical upgrades a homeowner can make. These heaters warm a garage space far faster and more efficiently than electric alternatives, making year-round use of your garage genuinely comfortable. Our technicians install the line, hook up the heater, and ensure the installation is permitted and inspected.
A suspected gas leak is an emergency. If you smell rotten eggs, hear a hissing sound near a line or appliance, or your carbon monoxide detector has activated, leave your home immediately, do not use any electrical switches, and call emergency services. Once the immediate hazard is assessed and your home is safe to re-enter, call Quicker Rooter. Our licensed technicians locate the source of the leak, make the necessary repairs, and pressure-test the system before restoring service.
Older homes sometimes have lines that need to be repaired, relocated, or modified to accommodate renovations. Our team handles repairs, replacements, and rerouting for renovation and remodelling projects. All modifications require permits, and we handle that process as part of the job.
Annual safety inspections, including gas line inspections, are recommended for all homeowners, particularly in older homes where lines and connections may have aged. Our licensed technicians inspect all visible lines, connections, shut-off valves, and appliance hookups, checking for signs of corrosion, improper installation, or wear. We provide a clear report of any issues found and the options for addressing them.
Our licensed technicians work with all common residential appliances, including:
If you have an appliance not listed here, call us at (403) 294-1288 and we will confirm whether we can help.
Gas fitting is one of the most strictly regulated trades in Alberta, and for good reason. Improperly installed or repaired lines are a leading cause of house fires, explosions, and carbon monoxide poisoning. All work, including new installations, appliance hookups, and repairs, requires a licensed professional and the appropriate gas permits. Homeowners cannot obtain a permit themselves. Only an alberta certified journeyman gasfitter can apply for and hold a permit.
Working with Quicker Rooter means every job is completed by a licensed plumber and gas fitter, permitted through the city, and inspected to confirm compliance with gas regulations before we close up the work. You also protect your home insurance coverage. Unpermitted work can void your policy and create serious problems when selling your home, as inspectors will check for permitted and inspected installations.
A permit is required before any line installation or appliance hookup begins. After the installation is complete, a city inspector visits the site to verify the work was completed correctly and safely. This inspection typically occurs the next business day after the job is finished. Our team manages the permit application and coordinates the inspection on your behalf so you do not have to navigate that process yourself.
Natural gas is odourless in its natural state. Gas companies add a sulphur compound to give it a distinctive smell similar to rotten eggs, making leaks easier to detect. If you notice any of the following, treat it as an emergency:
If you suspect a gas leak: leave your home immediately, do not operate any light switches, appliances, or open flames, leave the door open as you exit, and call 911 and your gas utility provider from outside. Once the area has been cleared as safe, call Quicker Rooter for emergency gas line inspection and repair.
Since 1993, Quicker Rooter has been handling gas fitting and heating work across Calgary and surrounding communities. Our technicians have the experience and training to handle residential jobs of all kinds safely and correctly.
All work is performed by licensed professionals. We carry full liability insurance and all jobs are permitted and inspected in accordance with city requirements.
We provide a written estimate before any work begins. The price we quote is the price you pay. No surprises on your invoice.
Leaks and emergencies do not wait for business hours. Our team is available around the clock for emergency calls in Calgary.
We will never recommend a replacement you do not need. Our technicians give you a clear, written assessment and a fair comparison of your options so you can make an informed decision.
Every gas fitting job we complete is backed by a one-year warranty. If something is not right after our service, we return and fix it at no additional cost.
Every service call includes a complimentary inspection of the work area and related gas connections so we can identify any other issues before they become costly problems.
Call or Book Online
Reach us at (403) 294-1288 or submit a request through our website. We discuss the scope of the job and schedule a convenient time.
On-Site Assessment
Our licensed technician assesses the job, reviews your existing supply and line configuration, and provides a clear, written estimate before any work begins.
Permit Application
We apply for the required city permit on your behalf before work starts.
Installation or Repair
Our licensed technician completes the installation or repair using proper materials and techniques, installing shut-off valves and ensuring all connections are secure.
Pressure Testing
Every line we install or repair is pressure-tested before any appliance is connected or service is restored to the system.
City Inspection and Sign-Off
We coordinate the city inspection, which typically occurs the next business day. Once the inspector approves the work, the job is complete and your service is restored.
Warranty and Follow-Up
Your 1-year warranty begins the day the job is signed off. If anything is not right, call us and we return at no charge.
Yes. All installations, appliance hookups, and most repairs require a city permit. Homeowners cannot obtain this permit themselves. Only a licensed journeyman can apply for one. Quicker Rooter applies for the permit on your behalf and coordinates the post-installation inspection. Without a permit and passed inspection, your home insurance may not cover incidents and you may face complications when selling your home.
No. DIY work on these systems is illegal in Calgary and throughout Alberta. All installations and appliance hookups must be performed by a licensed professional with a valid permit. This is not a bureaucratic formality. Improperly installed lines are a genuine risk of fire, explosion, and carbon monoxide poisoning. Always use a licensed professional.
A gas fitter is a licensed tradesperson certified to install, repair, inspect, and maintain natural gas and propane lines and appliances. In Alberta, these professionals must complete a formal apprenticeship and pass a provincial certification exam. A journeyman is also the only person who can apply for a permit. Quicker Rooter’s technicians hold the required licences to perform all residential work.
The cost depends on the length and complexity of the run, the location of the existing supply, whether the line is being run indoors or underground, and the permit fee. A straightforward BBQ hookup from an existing indoor supply is a different scope than running an underground line to a detached garage. Quicker Rooter provides upfront, written estimates after assessing the job so you know exactly what to expect before we start.
Most residential gas line installations are completed in a single day. Simpler jobs such as a gas BBQ line hookup or an appliance connection can be done in a few hours. More complex installations such as underground lines to garages or multiple appliance hookups in a renovation may take longer. We provide a clear timeline estimate when we assess your job.
The most common sign of a gas leak is the smell of rotten eggs or sulphur near a gas line, appliance, or metre. Other signs include a hissing or whistling sound near gas equipment, dead vegetation near a buried gas line, bubbling in standing water near a line, or an activated gas or carbon monoxide detector. If you suspect a leak, leave your home immediately without operating any electrical switches, call 911 from outside, and contact Quicker Rooter once your home has been cleared as safe.
Natural gas is a safe and reliable fuel source when it has been installed and maintained correctly by licensed professionals. The risks associated with natural gas arise almost exclusively from improper installation, undetected leaks, or damaged equipment. Annual safety inspections by a licensed gas fitter, working carbon monoxide detectors near gas appliances and sleeping areas, and using a licensed professional for all gas work are the most effective ways to keep your home safe.
Annual safety inspections are recommended for all homeowners. This is particularly important in older homes where lines and connections may have aged, and after any significant renovation that involved work near them. An inspection by a licensed professional checks all visible lines, connections, shut-off valves, and appliance hookups for signs of wear, corrosion, or improper installation.
Not without modification. Propane and natural gas operate at different pressures and require different burner orifice sizes. A propane appliance cannot simply be connected to a natural gas line. Most BBQ manufacturers offer a conversion kit for their models, but the conversion and the hookup must be performed by a licensed professional. Contact Quicker Rooter for a quote on having a line installed and your existing appliance assessed for conversion compatibility.
Our licensed technicians hook up all common residential appliances including furnaces, hot water heaters, ranges and stoves, dryers, fireplaces and inserts, garage heaters, outdoor BBQ lines, fire pits, patio heaters, and humidifiers. If you have a specific appliance or project in mind, call us and we will confirm whether we can help.
Whether you need a line installed, an appliance hooked up, a leak repaired, or a safety inspection completed, Quicker Rooter’s licensed technicians are ready to help. We serve all of Calgary and surrounding communities including Airdrie, Okotoks, Cochrane, and Chestermere 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
