A gas leak is one of the most serious problems a home or business can face. Natural gas is invisible and, while it carries a distinctive odor, even small leaks can go unnoticed until they become dangerous. At Temperature Control Services Inc., we provide professional gas leak detection for residential and commercial properties throughout the Triangle. Our trained technicians use proven methods and modern equipment to locate leaks quickly, accurately, and safely — giving you the peace of mind that your property and the people in it are protected. As a family-owned company serving the area since 2019, we understand how unsettling a suspected gas leak can be, and we respond with the seriousness it deserves.
Why Professional Gas Leak Detection Matters
Natural gas is a safe, efficient fuel when everything is working properly — but a leak changes that quickly. Gas is highly flammable, and even a small undetected leak can pose a risk to your safety, your property, and your health. The challenge is that leaks aren't always easy to find. They can hide inside walls, beneath floors, underground, or at connections you'd never think to check. That's exactly why professional detection matters. Trying to track down a leak on your own can be both ineffective and dangerous. Our technicians have the training and equipment to find the source safely and confirm whether your system is truly secure.
Warning Signs of a Gas Leak
Gas leaks don't always announce themselves clearly. Knowing the warning signs can help you act before a small issue becomes an emergency. Contact a professional right away if you notice any of the following:
- The smell of rotten eggs or sulfur — the odorant added to natural gas so leaks can be detected.
- Hissing or whistling sounds near gas appliances, lines, or your meter.
- Dead or discolored vegetation in an otherwise healthy area near underground gas lines.
- A higher-than-normal gas bill with no change in usage.
- Bubbles in standing water outdoors, which can indicate an underground leak.
- Physical symptoms such as headaches, dizziness, nausea, or fatigue that ease when you leave the building.
If you suspect a serious leak, leave the area immediately, avoid using electrical switches or open flames, don't start your car in an attached garage, and call from a safe location. Once you're safe, our team can respond to locate and address the source.
Our Gas Leak Detection Process
Pinpointing a gas leak takes more than a guess. Our technicians follow a methodical process to find even hard-to-detect leaks without unnecessary disruption to your property.
Thorough Inspection
We begin with a visual and physical inspection of your gas appliances, connections, exposed lines, and meter. Many leaks originate at fittings, valves, and aging connections, so we examine these high-risk points carefully. Older systems and previously modified gas lines often deserve extra attention, and our experience tells us where problems most commonly develop.
Precision Testing
Using specialized detection equipment, we test your gas system to isolate the exact location of a leak. This precision approach means we can identify the problem area without tearing into walls or digging up your yard unnecessarily. Accurate detection saves you time, money, and the headache of needless repairs.
Clear Recommendations
Once we've located the leak, we explain exactly what we found and walk you through your options in plain language. Whether the fix is a simple repair or part of a larger gas line concern, you'll get honest guidance and a clear path forward — with no pressure and no surprises.
Protecting Homes and Businesses Across the Triangle
Gas leaks affect homes and commercial properties alike, and both demand a prompt, professional response. Our team serves residential and commercial customers throughout the Triangle, bringing the same careful approach to a single-family home as we do to a busy business. Because we service all makes and models, it doesn't matter what brand of appliances or what type of gas system you have — we can work on it. And if our inspection reveals that a line needs to be replaced or rerouted, we're equipped to handle that work too.
Why Choose Temperature Control Services
Triangle-area homeowners and businesses have trusted us because we treat every gas-related call with the urgency and care it deserves. When you choose us for gas leak detection, you benefit from:
- Service for all makes and models — no matter what equipment you have, we can work on it.
- Residential and commercial experience across the Triangle.
- Flexible financing through HEARTH so necessary repairs stay affordable.
- Maintenance plans starting at $199 to help catch problems before they start.
Safety is never something to put off. The sooner a leak is detected and addressed, the safer your property will be. Routine attention to your gas system is one of the best ways to prevent dangerous surprises down the road.
Protect Your Home or Business Today
If you suspect a gas leak or simply want the reassurance of a professional inspection, our team is ready to help. Call Temperature Control Services Inc. at 919-296-3630 to schedule gas leak detection anywhere in the Triangle. We're proud to keep our neighbors safe, comfortable, and confident in their gas systems.
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Customer Reviews
Temperature control services are true professionals. They came highly recommended by a good friend and they did an amazing job. Eric took a lot of time to explain everything they did. You will be very happy with this company.
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Reliable and affordable! They come when I need them and are quick and efficient.
Very professional and did a great job.
Eric is very knowledgeable about plumbing and HVAC and works hard until the job is done. He is a kind, trustworthy man. Eric also has a great staff of guys. He’s the one to call if you’re needing repairs or a new unit installed. Give him a call, you won’t be sorry.
If you have any heating and air needs Eric Hixson at Temperature Control Services Inc. is the man to call. Very professional and courteous service. Work completed on time. Would highly recommend it!! A++


