Gas Smell & Leak Safety Response in Hope
Suspected gas leak? Safety first. Fast response across Hope by gas-certified technicians.
Quick answer
If you smell gas in Hope, leave the building, do not use switches or flames, and call the FortisBC emergency line at 1-800-663-9911 — then call us to find and repair the source.
For an active gas smell, evacuate and call FortisBC at 1-800-663-9911 first.
A gas smell is a safety emergency. Once FortisBC has made the area safe, our licensed Hope gas fitters detect the leak, repair the line or appliance, and verify safe combustion before you use the system again.
Hope sits at the eastern gateway of the Fraser Valley, ringed by mountains with cold winters and older housing stock. Dependable heat and a correctly sized combi boiler are essential through its long, cold heating season.
Common symptoms in Hope
- A rotten-egg or sulphur smell
- Hissing near gas lines or the boiler
- Soot or a yellow burner flame
- Headaches or nausea indoors
What our Hope call-out includes
- Gas-leak detection and testing
- Line and joint repair
- Appliance and valve inspection
- Combustion and carbon-monoxide check
- TSSA-compliant verification