How to Use the Gas Connection & Disconnection Fee Calculator
Unlike electricity, which can often be switched on remotely, natural gas service requires a technician to physically visit the property to turn service on or off, for safety reasons — and that visit comes with its own fee. Utilities such as SoCalGas and National Grid typically charge separate connection and disconnection fees. This calculator takes your move type (moving in, out, or both), whether the new address needs a brand-new hookup or a simple service restoration, and whether a safety inspection is required, then shows the hookup fee, disconnect fee, and total estimated cost.
Moving out of an address means the gas company needs to shut off and cap the meter, which is the disconnection fee. Moving into a new address means turning service on, which is the connection fee. If the previous occupant had active service, your utility can often do a quicker service restoration instead of a full new hookup, which tends to cost less than starting service at a brand-new or long-vacant address, which usually requires a full safety inspection first.
Actual fees vary by utility company and region, so this calculator gives a general estimate based on typical published fee ranges. For an exact number, contacting your local gas utility's customer service line before your move date is the most reliable way to confirm the cost.
Frequently Asked Questions
When you move out, a technician has to safely shut off and cap the gas meter and lines. That truck roll and labor is what the disconnection (shut-off) fee covers, and utilities like SoCalGas or National Grid bill it separately from the connection fee.
If the previous tenant already had active gas service at the address, your utility can often do a simple service restoration instead of a brand-new hookup, which usually costs less. Ask your gas company or landlord about the address's service history before move-in.