Gas
Piping Installation & Repair | Hood River, OR.

Yes. In Oregon, gas piping installation and repair must be performed by a licensed plumber or gas fitter — it is not a DIY job. Chinook Plumbing holds an active Oregon plumbing license (OR #240452) and our plumbers are trained and experienced in both natural gas and propane line installation and repair. Improperly installed gas lines are a serious safety hazard — always use a licensed professional.

We provide new gas line installation, gas line extensions and modifications, gas leak detection and repair, gas line pressure testing, and propane piping for residential and commercial properties throughout Hood River, The Dalles, White Salmon, and the Columbia River Gorge. We work with natural gas and propane systems for appliances including stoves, ranges, fireplaces, furnaces, gas grills, generators, and outdoor kitchens.

Signs of a gas leak include the smell of rotten eggs or sulfur (natural gas has an odorant added specifically so you can detect it), a hissing or whistling sound near a gas line or appliance, dead or dying vegetation in a line near buried gas pipes, bubbling in standing water near a gas line, or higher than usual gas bills. If you suspect a gas leak, leave the building immediately, don’t use any electrical switches or flames, and call your gas utility and then Chinook Plumbing at (541) 386-3388.

Yes — this is one of our most common gas piping requests. Whether you’re adding a gas range, a fireplace insert, a backyard fire pit, an outdoor kitchen, or a whole-home generator, Chinook Plumbing can run a new gas line from your existing supply to the new appliance location. We’ll size the line correctly, install it to code, pressure test it, and make sure everything is safe before we leave. Call (541) 386-3388 for a free estimate.

Gas line installation costs depend on the length of the run, the complexity of the route, and whether any permits are required. A short run for a single appliance can vary. Longer runs or more complex projects are quoted individually. Chinook Plumbing provides free estimates — call (541) 386-3388 and we’ll assess your project before any work begins.

Yes. We install and repair both natural gas and propane piping systems. Propane is common in rural Hood River County and Wasco County properties that aren’t connected to natural gas infrastructure. We can install propane lines from tank to appliance, repair existing propane lines, and perform leak detection on propane systems.

Don’t attempt to repair the gas connection yourself. Low flame or ignition issues can be caused by a partially closed shutoff valve, a regulator problem, a clogged orifice, or a gas pressure issue — all of which should be diagnosed by a licensed plumber. Call Chinook Plumbing at (541) 386-3388 and we’ll identify the cause safely.