Gas Smell & Leak Safety Response in Vancouver
Suspected gas leak? Safety first. Fast response across Vancouver by gas-certified technicians.
Quick answer
If you smell gas in Vancouver, 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 Vancouver gas fitters detect the leak, repair the line or appliance, and verify safe combustion before you use the system again.
Vancouver blends century-old character homes in neighbourhoods like Kitsilano and Mount Pleasant with dense downtown and Cambie-corridor condos. Many homes still run hydronic radiator heating, making them strong candidates for a combi boiler upgrade.
Common symptoms in Vancouver
- 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 Vancouver call-out includes
- Gas-leak detection and testing
- Line and joint repair
- Appliance and valve inspection
- Combustion and carbon-monoxide check
- TSSA-compliant verification
Vancouver neighbourhoods we cover
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