Have you noticed a strange sulfur smell around your home? A higher-than-usual gas bill? Something may be wrong with your gas line, and if you have any gas line concerns, they should not be ignored.

If you have a gas line issue, it's important to contact a professional immediately. Gas line repair is a sensitive and potentially dangerous job, but at Beacon Home Services, we have the knowledge and experience to get the job done right.

If you're not sure if you have a broken or deteriorating gas line, keep these warning signs in mind — and if any are present, contact a gas line expert here at Beacon Home Services immediately:

Use Your Senses
You may physically be able to detect a gas leak by using your own senses. The most important warning sign of a gas leak is the smell of natural gas in your home. Natural gas has an odor similar to that of rotten eggs, so if you smell something strange in your home or around the area where your gas lines are located, it could be a sign of a potential leak. Other warning signs of a gas leak include what you may hear — like a hissing or whistling sound near the gas line. As well as how you may feel, dizzy or fatigued.

Dying Vegetation
If you're outside and notice dying (or dead) vegetation in a specific spot, this could indicate a gas leak. Dying vegetation, like dead patches of grass, may be caused by the lack of oxygen due to the presence of natural gas leaking from underground pipes.

High Gas Bills
If you've noticed a drastic increase in your gas bills, this could indicate a gas leak. A broken or deteriorating pipe can cause the line to lose pressure, resulting in wasted energy and higher bills for homeowners.

As always, if you feel you are in danger or in an emergency gas leak situation, call 911 for immediate assistance.