Smell gas? Do this first.

Leave the home, do not flip light switches or use anything that could spark, and call your gas utility or 911 from a safe distance. Once the utility confirms it is safe to re-enter, call Afternoon Plumbing to repair the house-side regulator or gas line. Our gas leak safety guide has the full step by step.

Gas appliance hookups and house-side gas repairs

Gas line work in Westminster, MD: regulators, hookups, and leak repairs.

Afternoon Plumbing handles house-side gas appliance hookups, propane or natural gas regulator replacements, and gas line leak repairs for homeowners in Westminster and across Carroll County. The gas utility owns everything up to and including the meter; we work on the home side, where plumbing and gas line work overlap.

★42 five-star Google reviews ✓Free estimates ✓Upfront pricing ✓1-year labor warranty
House-side gas workRegulators, appliance hookups, and gas line repairs on the home side of the meter or tank.
Propane or natural gasWe work on whatever fuel your home uses, and we will tell you upfront which side of the meter the leak is on.
Clear next stepSafety steps first if you smell gas. Otherwise, call or text and we will come out for a free estimate.
Gas services

What we handle on the house side of the meter.

Each card below leads to a focused page with clear service information, safety guidance, and a direct next step.

RegulatorsOld faded and new glossy propane regulators side by side in the truck bed after a Westminster, MD replacement
Regulator replacement

Propane & Natural Gas Regulator Replacement

For corroded, leaking, or failed house-side regulators. We swap it, leak-test every joint, and relight your appliances - usually a short visit once the part is here.

Propane or natural gasSafety guidance
Water heatersWater heater after a service visit in a Westminster, MD home
Gas water heater install

Gas Water Heater Installation & Replacement

Hot water back fast, not a week of cold showers. Natural gas or propane tanks, old tank hauled away, gas connections leak-tested, venting verified.

Natural gas or propaneOld tank removed
Safety guideAfternoon Plumbing gas leak safety guide
Safety guide

What to Do If You Smell Gas

The four emergency steps, who fixes what between the utility and the house side, and what to do while you wait for the utility crew.

Emergency stepsUtility numbers

We also hook up ranges, dryers, and fire pits - call or text 443-789-2897 for a quote on any gas appliance.

How to choose the right page

Match the service to the problem you are seeing.

If you smell gas or suspect a regulator problem, start with the regulator page. If your gas water heater is at the end of its life, open the gas water heater installation page. For any other appliance hookup or gas line repair, call us and we will point you to the right next step.

  • Sulfur or rotten-egg smell near the regulator or gas line
  • Visible corrosion, frost, or soot on the regulator body
  • Appliances that flame yellow, pop, or go out unexpectedly
  • Need to add a new gas appliance to an existing gas line
Safety first

If you smell gas, do not wait on us.

Active gas leaks are an emergency. Leave the home, do not flip switches, and call your gas utility or 911 from a safe distance. Once the utility clears the scene, call Afternoon Plumbing for the house-side repair. Our gas leak safety guide walks through the four emergency steps and what to do while you wait for the utility.

Utility numbers: BGE: 1-877-778-7798. Washington Gas: 1-844-927-4427. Columbia Gas: 1-888-460-4332. For propane suppliers, the number is on your tank or your billing statement.
Need an estimate?

Call, text, or open the right page and reach out.

If you already know what the problem is, use the service page above. If not, contact Afternoon Plumbing directly and describe what is going on.

Call Afternoon Plumbing - Free gas-line estimates