If you smell gas nowLeave the building without using switches, flames, or phones indoors. From outside, call 911 if there is immediate danger and call your gas utility. Contact a private-side contractor only after the area is declared safe.
The short answer
The gas plan should be coordinated with cabinets and flooring before finishes are installed. An island cooktop, wall oven, or relocated range can require floor penetrations or new branches that are difficult to correct later.
What matters in this situation
Gas-line planning should happen before walls close or equipment arrives. Route, pipe size, access, permits, utility coordination, and final testing can all change the practical scope.
Details that help define the next step
- Old and new appliance locations
- Cabinet and island plans
- Access from basement or crawlspace
- Appliance model and demand
These details help establish scope; they do not replace an emergency response, onsite inspection, utility decision, permit requirement, or manufacturer instruction.
How a careful service process is organized
- Start by documenting old and new appliance locations and cabinet and island plans.
- Confirm access from basement or crawlspace and appliance model and demand before the scope is finalized.
- Have dimensioned kitchen plan and appliance specifications ready for the onsite team or authority.
- Use the findings to define the appropriate gas line installation scope, required testing, and any next authority or trade.
What to have ready when requesting service
- Dimensioned kitchen plan
- Appliance specifications
- Cabinet installation date
- Permit and inspection schedule
What not to do
Do not bury the shutoff behind fixed cabinetry or an inaccessible panel. Keep relevant tags, notices, equipment information, and safely obtained photos available for the people handling this specific situation.