Gas Smell & Leak Safety Response in Richmond
Suspected gas leak? Safety first. Fast response across Richmond by gas-certified technicians.
Quick answer
If you smell gas in Richmond, 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 Richmond gas fitters detect the leak, repair the line or appliance, and verify safe combustion before you use the system again.
Richmond sits on the Fraser delta at near sea level, where condensate drainage and venting details matter. Its mix of Steveston detached homes and Brighouse condos suits compact combi boilers well.
Common symptoms in Richmond
- 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 Richmond call-out includes
- Gas-leak detection and testing
- Line and joint repair
- Appliance and valve inspection
- Combustion and carbon-monoxide check
- TSSA-compliant verification
Richmond neighbourhoods we cover
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