Boston has some of the oldest residential housing in the country. Many triple-deckers, brownstones, and row houses were built between 1880 and 1940, and a large percentage still have original or mid-century heating systems. Gas furnaces in these buildings often sit in damp, uninsulated basements where condensation accelerates corrosion on gas lines and fittings. The freeze-thaw cycles we experience every winter cause metal to expand and contract, which weakens joints and can crack heat exchangers over time. If your furnace is more than 15 years old and you have never had the gas connections inspected, you are at higher risk for a leak.
Boston's strict building codes and active inspection process mean that any gas work must meet Massachusetts fuel gas code standards. That is a good thing. It means you cannot hire an unlicensed contractor to patch a gas leak with duct tape and hope for the best. When you call Titan HVAC Boston, you are hiring a team that understands local code requirements, works with city inspectors, and coordinates with National Grid when necessary. We pull permits when required and document every repair so you have a paper trail if you ever need it for resale or insurance purposes.
