Brandywine homes on natural gas are generally served by Washington Gas, so a gas smell means leaving the house and then calling 911 and Washington Gas at 844-WASHGAS (844-927-4427), option 1; propane homes call 911 and their propane supplier. For leaks, new appliance lines and gas water heater work, call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Brandywine.
What happens when you call
The number on this page connects you with an independent plumber who handles gas and propane piping in Brandywine. Say whether the house is on utility gas or a propane tank, what appliance is involved and where it sits relative to the meter or tank. If you live in one of the newer subdivisions, mention the builder if you know it; if you're on a rural property, mention how far the house is from the tank or meter. An active gas odor comes first: leave the house and call from outside.
The plumber checks the existing piping, sizes any new branch for the appliance, pressure-tests new work and coordinates the inspection before restoring gas and relighting appliances.
What affects the cost
- Whether the job is a fitting repair, a new branch or a longer exterior run
- Pipe material and length, including buried runs on larger lots
- Capacity of the existing line for the added appliance
- The WSSC Water permit and inspection, which apply to natural gas and LP gas
- Restoring finished walls or landscaping
Brandywine's mix of new and rural
Brandywine has grown fast. More than half its homes were built since 2010, alongside a pocket of 1950s and 1960s houses, and the area around US 301 and MD 5 now has Brandywine Crossing and new subdivisions. Much of the surrounding land is in the county's rural tier, though, and rural properties may not have gas mains. So the gas setup varies widely: new homes often have corrugated stainless tubing from the meter, older homes have threaded iron, and rural homes may run on propane.
The Maryland Office of People's Counsel lists Washington Gas for Prince George's and Charles counties, with BGE serving parts of Prince George's, so check your bill. The Brandywine ZIP also extends into Charles County, where permits come from that county rather than WSSC. In Prince George's County, WSSC Water issues permits for and inspects plumbing and all natural gas and LP gas installations, and gas water heater replacements require a plumber or gasfitter holding a WSSC license.
Before the plumber arrives
- Confirm whether you're on natural gas or propane, and find the latest bill or delivery slip
- Clear space around the meter or tank and the appliance
- Note the appliance model and gas input rating
- For outdoor work, request a Miss Utility locate
- Test the carbon monoxide alarms
Gas Line Services questions in Brandywine
We use propane. Who should we call about a leak or new piping?
Can a plumber add a gas line for a new range, dryer or fireplace?
Our home is all-electric. Is adding gas possible?
Should I call Miss Utility before digging in the yard?
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