Gas Leak

While our carpet was being installed, I called the gas company to come check out a potential gas leak. Josh and Rudy had smelled some gas coming from the gas dryer hookup while they were tiling. I didn't realize it was such a serious process. As soon as I told the Questar operator I thought we had a gas leak, she said to leave the house immediately and connected me to their emergency line. They sent someone to our house within the hour. He walked around the house then went to the laundry room and started testing. Their was gas leaking everywhere. Not good. My dad happened to be in the area so luckily he was able to come down and talk to the Questar guy. They determined that the existing gas line that was put in was leaking at every joint. The Questar guy said we needed to take down all the sheet rock, replace the line, then redo the sheet rock, mud, and paint. Hmmm...not an option. So after more discussion they decided that we really didn't need a gas line since we have an electric dryer. My dad ended up spending the rest of the day capping of the gas line and replacing the gas line to the water heater. What an ordeal! I thought for sure we would have to wait to move in, but thanks to my dad he was able to fix the problem so we could move in on time. Thanks dad!!!!