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Avondale · Plain City, Ohio

New Home Propane Installation for Avondale Homeowners

Union Propane delivers complete underground propane tank installation, ongoing fuel delivery, and both lease and ownership options, designed for new construction homes throughout Central Ohio.

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You’re building a custom home in Avondale near Plain City, Ohio. Union Propane provides complete underground propane tank installation, ongoing fuel delivery, and both lease and ownership options designed as propane for new construction homes. Contact us early in your build. Tank placement needs to be coordinated before landscaping and concrete work begin.

About The Community

Planning Your New Home in Avondale?

Avondale is a new custom-home community featuring 1.5–4.5-acre homesites near Big Darby Creek in Plain City, just minutes from Marysville, Dublin, and Columbus. Buyers here are choosing larger lots, quality craftsmanship, and a quieter pace of life with more space and flexibility for custom home features and utility planning.

What many homeowners discover quickly: homesites in Avondale and the surrounding Plain City area aren’t connected to natural gas lines. As a trusted Avondale propane service provider, Union Propane helps homeowners plan a complete custom home propane setup that fits both their property layout and long-term heating needs. Our team also specializes in new home propane installation, helping builders and homeowners coordinate tank placement early in the construction process.

As you work through your home build, your heating setup is an important early decision. The sooner you talk with a propane provider, the smoother the installation fits into your construction schedule. Learn more about Union Propane’s residential propane services and service solutions for homeowners.

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Reliable Home Heating

Reliable Home Heating Designed for New Builds

Propane is the standard heating choice for custom homes on rural and acreage lots throughout Central Ohio, and for good reason. A properly designed propane heating system offers efficient performance, flexibility, and dependable home heating propane solutions even during the coldest Ohio winters. 

Whole-Home Heating

Propane furnaces deliver consistent, high-BTU heat that warms larger custom homes faster and more efficiently than electric alternatives. Designed for Ohio’s cold winters and large acreage floor plans.

Generator Backup

Connect a whole-home standby generator to your propane system. When the power goes out in winter, your heat and appliances stay on, powered by the same buried propane tank.

Kitchen & Appliances

Gas ranges, dryers, and water heaters run on propane, preferred by most custom home buyers for performance and cooking control. One fuel source for every appliance in your home.

Fireplaces & Outdoor

Run gas log fireplaces, outdoor kitchens, and fire pits from the same buried tank. One fuel, multiple uses across your entire 1.5–4.5 acre Avondale property.

Preferred for Custom Homes

Underground Propane Tank Installation for Avondale Homes

An underground propane tank is the preferred choice for custom homes on larger lots, and the most common underground tank for new homes we install as part of Propane installation Plain City, OH projects. Here’s why it makes sense. 

01. Hidden From View

Buried tanks sit completely below grade. No large white tank visible from your driveway, back yard, or neighbor’s property. Your landscaping stays clean and intentional.

02 Preserve Curb Appeal

On a custom home with acreage, a buried tank protects the investment you’re making in exterior design. Above-ground tanks can limit where you place patios, gardens, and outbuildings.

03 Installed by Professionals

Our team handles the full installation, excavation, placement, line runs, pressure testing, and safety inspection. Everything meets Ohio code requirements before your first fill.

04 Built for Long-Term Reliability

Underground tanks are protected from weather and temperature swings that affect above-ground installations. Less exposure means longer service life and more consistent pressure year-round.

Tank Ownership Options

Lease or Own Your Propane Tank: Your Call

One of the first questions new homeowners ask us is whether they should lease or buy their propane tank. Neither answer is wrong; it depends on your budget, timeline, and how long you plan to stay. Here’s an honest breakdown. Understanding propane tank lease options and long-term propane tank ownership options helps homeowners make the right decision.

Lease the Tank

Lower upfront cost, minimal installation fee
Maintenance and repairs handled by Union Propane
Easier entry point for new homeowners
Compliance and inspections managed for you
Great fit if you want simplicity from day one

Own the Tank

Full ownership of the tank is yours
Freedom to shop for competitive propane pricing
Tank becomes part of your home’s value
Best long-term value if you’re staying put
No recurring annual lease fees


Important for new construction buyers:

Important for new construction buyers: If you’re deciding between lease and own, discuss it with Union Propane before installation, not after. Tank ownership affects which providers can refill your tank and what flexibility you’ll have down the road. We’re happy to walk through both options with no pressure. Ask us during your consultation.

Construction Timeline

When to Contact Union Propane During Your Build

Most homeowners wait too long. The best time to talk to us is before footings are poured, not after landscaping is down. Here’s where we typically fit into a new construction timeline.

Choose Your Homesite

You've selected your lot in Avondale. Lot size and shape will affect where we can place the tank. Underground tanks have setback requirements from the home, property lines, and buried utilities.

Finalize Your Home Design

Once you know where the appliances, the generator, and the HVAC system will be located, we can calculate the right tank size (typically 500–1,000 gallons for a full custom home) and plan the gas line routing.

Talk With Union Propane

This is the ideal moment. We'll visit the site, confirm tank placement, discuss lease vs. own, and coordinate with your builder so the tank installation fits cleanly into the construction schedule.

Underground Tank Installation

We handle excavation, tank placement, line runs, and safety testing all before your concrete flatwork and landscaping are completed, so we don't disrupt your finished yard.

Service Activation Before Move-In

Your system is pressure-tested, inspected, and ready before closing day. We'll walk you through auto-fill scheduling so you never have to think about running low once you're settled in.

Local Central Ohio Team

Why Choose Union Propane

Local Service From a Central Ohio Team

We’re based right here in Marysville, 125 W. Fifth St. We’re not a national call center. When you need a propane company near Plain City, you reach a local Central Ohio propane provider that understands Union County and the surrounding communities. That matters when you need a quick answer during your build, or an emergency fill on a cold January night. See our complete service area locations to learn where Union Propane serves homeowners across Central Ohio.

What Sets Us Apart

16+ Years serving Central Ohio homeowners with reliable propane delivery
Local, locally owned and operated, neighbors serving neighbors in Union County
Full-service: we fill, set, and service tanks. One company handles it all
Auto-fill scheduling is available so your tank stays full without the guesswork.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When should I contact Union Propane during construction?

As early as possible, ideally once you’ve finalized your floor plan and before concrete flatwork begins. Underground tank installation requires excavation, and we need to coordinate placement around setback requirements, utility lines, and your planned landscaping. Contacting us early means the installation fits neatly into your build schedule rather than becoming a last-minute scramble before move-in. 

Can propane tanks be installed underground?

Yes, underground installation is actually the preferred option for new custom homes. Buried tanks are completely hidden from view, protected from Ohio’s temperature swings, and don’t limit where you place patios, gardens, or outbuildings. Underground tanks typically start at 500 gallons and are sized based on your home’s heating load, number of appliances, and whether you’re connecting a generator. Union Propane handles the full installation, including excavation, placement, gas line runs, and safety inspection. 

What size propane tank will my Avondale home need?

Most custom homes in the 2,500–4,500 square foot range use a 500- to 1,000-gallon tank. The right size depends on how many appliances run on propane (furnace, water heater, range, generator, fireplace), your home’s square footage and insulation, and how cold your winters are. We’ll assess your specific build and give you a clear recommendation before installation, no guesswork involved. 

Can I lease instead of buying the propane tank?

Yes. Union Propane offers both lease and ownership options. Leasing has a lower upfront cost, includes maintenance support, and is a great fit if you want simplicity. Owning your tank gives you long-term control, the flexibility to shop for propane pricing competitively, and the tank becomes part of your home’s value. One important note: if you lease a tank from us, only Union Propane can fill it; that’s standard practice across the propane industry. We’re happy to help you think through which option makes sense for your situation. 

How long does underground propane tank installation take?

The installation itself typically takes one day once the site is ready. Planning matters, though we need to schedule the work around your builder’s timeline, and excavation should happen before landscaping and final grading are completed. Reaching out a few weeks before you need the tank in the ground gives us enough lead time to get everything lined up smoothly. 

Can propane support fireplaces, generators, and outdoor appliances?

Absolutely, this is one of propane’s biggest advantages for custom homes. A single buried tank can fuel your home’s furnace, water heater, gas range, gas dryer, whole-home standby generator, indoor gas fireplace, outdoor fire pit, and outdoor kitchen. We run gas lines from the tank to each connection point during installation. If your outdoor appliance plans evolve after move-in, we can add connections later.

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Contact us early in your build. Tank placement needs to be coordinated before landscaping and concrete work begin.

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