Not every property in Hillsborough County has piped natural gas at the street. Where it doesn't, LP gas, propane, is the answer, and Gas Pros Inc. builds the piping that makes it work: from the tank and regulator to every appliance in the home. We run LP systems for new construction, for existing homes adding appliances, and for homeowners converting equipment from another fuel.
LP work is not the same as natural gas work. Propane is stored under pressure and delivered at different pressures, regulators are sized differently, and appliances set up for natural gas need conversion to run on propane. We handle all of it, the piping, the regulation, and the appliance setup.
What LP gas work involves
A propane system starts at the tank: whatever size your load calls for, set where setbacks allow, with the regulator and line that feed the house. From there, LP piping runs like any gas piping, sized to the BTU load, pressure-tested before inspection, and terminated with a shutoff at each appliance. We coordinate with your propane supplier so the tank set, the first fill, and the piping schedule line up.
- Load calculation across every appliance the system will feed
- Tank-to-home piping, regulators, and proper line sizing for LP pressures
- Whole-home systems for houses without piped natural gas
- Appliance conversion from natural gas setup to propane where needed
- Coordination with your propane supplier for tank set and first fill
- Pressure test, inspection, and appliance start-up
What to expect
For a whole-home system, we size the tank with you based on your appliances and how often you want deliveries, confirm the placement meets setback requirements, and run the line to the house. For a single appliance, most often a range, tankless water heater, or clothes dryer in a home that just got a tank, it's usually one visit. Where appliances were set up for natural gas, we convert them before they ever burn propane.
Permits and inspections in Hillsborough County
LP gas piping is permitted and inspected the same way natural gas work is. We pull the permit, through the City of Tampa inside city limits, or Hillsborough County Development Services in unincorporated areas, before the work, pressure-test the system on a gauge for the inspector, and finish with the appliance connections and start-up after approval.
Propane and LP Gas — Common Questions
What is the difference between propane and natural gas?
Natural gas arrives through a pipeline from the utility. Propane is stored on your property as a liquid under pressure and delivered through regulators at a different pressure. Appliances must be set up for the specific fuel, because the burners, orifices, and regulators differ.
Can I run my whole house on propane in Hillsborough County?
Yes. Where piped natural gas isn't available, a tank-to-home propane system can feed the whole house, range, dryer, water heater, furnace, and more. The tank is sized to the total appliance load.
Who installs propane gas lines in Tampa Bay?
A licensed LP gas contractor runs propane piping. Gas Pros Inc. is licensed for LP gas work in Florida and installs tank-to-home lines and whole-home propane systems across Hillsborough County.
Do my appliances need conversion for propane?
If they were set up for natural gas, yes. Orifices and regulators have to be converted for LP. New appliances are often convertible and ship set up for one fuel or the other. We handle the conversion as part of the connection.
How much does it cost to run a propane line to my house?
It depends on the distance from the tank, the number of appliances, and whether conversions are needed. We quote after seeing the property, and the estimate is free.
Gas Pros Inc. runs LP systems across Hillsborough County, from a single tank-to-home line to whole-home propane piping.