National Grid & Con Edison Gas Shut Down Restoration

Fast, Safe, and Code-Compliant Gas Restoration by Stanley Lewis Plumbing & Heating

Did Con Edison or National Grid shut off your building's gas service? We know how disruptive that is — especially when your building depends on gas for heating, hot water, and cooking.

Stanley Lewis Plumbing & Heating specializes in gas leak detection, line repair, and full gas service restoration. We move quickly to get your building back online, and we keep every repair fully compliant with New York City Building Code.

Why Was Your Gas Shut Off?

New York City has a long history of dangerous gas leaks, so the city and its utilities have tightened the rules. The Department of Buildings, Con Edison, and National Grid now require Service Line Inspections on a mandatory one-to-five-year cycle, depending on where your meter sits. Buildings older than 50 years face the closest scrutiny.

During an inspection, utility workers run pressure tests on your gas lines. If they find even a slight leak, or a tenant reports the smell of gas, the utility must shut off your gas supply immediately — that's the law.

The Stanley Lewis Plumbing & Heating Solution: How We Restore Your Gas

A gas shut-off isn't a job for an everyday handyman. Restoring service takes a licensed, DOT-authorized plumbing expert who knows exactly what the utility companies require.

Here's how we get your gas turned back on:

1. Precision Leak Detection & Repair: We use advanced technology to pinpoint the leak or pressure drop, then repair your pipes safely.
2. Permit Management: We handle the paperwork — permits and Limited Alteration Applications (LAA) with the DOB — so you don't have to.
3. Utility Coordination & Approval: We work directly with Con Edison and National Grid, then schedule the mandatory pressure tests once repairs are done. That typically gets your gas restored in weeks, not months.

Gas Appliance Installation & Legalization

Improperly installed appliances can jeopardize your building or fail a utility inspection. Connecting gas-operated appliances takes a certified professional.

Our team installs every gas appliance to code and connects it properly to your building's gas line. If you already have unpermitted or improperly installed equipment, we can legalize it too, so you pass inspection and avoid a future shut-off.

Know the Warning Signs of a Gas Leak

Natural gas is an emergency hazard. It's colorless and odorless, but utility companies add a distinct smell so you can catch a leak early. Watch — and smell — for:

• A strong sulfur or "rotten egg" smell
• Hissing, whistling, or roaring sounds near gas pipelines or appliances
• Persistent bubbles in wet or flooded areas
• Unexplained dead or discolored vegetation near a buried pipeline

What to do if you suspect a leak:

1. Evacuate the area immediately.
2. Do not flip any light switches or appliances on or off.
3. Do not use your cell phone until you're a safe distance away.
4. Call 911 and your utility provider (Con Edison or National Grid) to report the leak.
5. Call Stanley Lewis Plumbing & Heating for prompt attention to gas line repairs.

Don't Let a Gas Shut-Off Leave You in the Cold

Stanley Lewis Plumbing & Heating navigates the DOB, DOT, Con Edison, and National Grid every day, so we know exactly what each one requires for gas restoration.

Call us at (347)349-4851 to get your gas system repaired, inspected, and restored.