How Much Does a Gas Cooker Installation Cost?
The cost comes down to what the job actually involves. A straightforward like-for-like swap in an existing position is a different job from a first-time installation where there's no gas point in place or the cooker is moving to a new location in the kitchen.
For a standard installation, the main costs are the engineer's time and materials. Most installations take between one and two hours. A new flexible hose is expected on any new appliance installation, and a stability bracket or chain is a legal requirement for freestanding cookers. Both are standard parts of the job.
If you're supplying the cooker yourself, those are your main costs. If you want the installer to supply the appliance as well, that's priced on top depending on what you choose.
A few things push the cost up. Moving the cooker to a different position means the gas supply needs extending, which involves additional pipework and time. Range cookers and built-in appliances take longer than standard freestanding models. Old cooker removal is worth asking about separately.
On the engineer
Gas cooker installation is notifiable gas work and must be done by a Gas Safe registered engineer. A gas tightness test has to be carried out before the job is signed off. If you're getting quotes and someone isn't on the Gas Safe Register, don't use them. The risk isn't worth the saving, and carrying out notifiable gas work without registration is a criminal offence.
For landlords, gas work records at rental properties are a legal requirement. Make sure you receive one on completion.
If you want to understand what the job involves before booking, the guide below covers the full process.
