Appliances and extraction
Hob and oven installation
Hob and oven installation is fitting a cooking appliance into the kitchen and connecting it safely. A gas hob or cooker is connected and tightness tested by a Gas Safe registered engineer, an induction or ceramic hob is wired to a suitable cooker circuit, a built-in oven is fixed into a ventilated housing, and a gas or dual-fuel range cooker is levelled and fitted with a stability bracket.
When do you need hob and oven installation?
Hobs and ovens are usually replaced for one of three reasons: an old appliance has failed, a new kitchen is going in, or the household is switching from gas to induction. Each brings its own questions. A gas hob needs a Gas Safe registered engineer and a supply in the right place. An induction hob may draw more power than the existing circuit can carry. A new oven must fit its housing and leave the ventilation space the manufacturer asks for.
At the survey we check the appliance models against the cut-outs and housings, look at the gas supply position and the existing cooker circuit, and note whether the floor is level enough for a range cooker. Your written quote lists any new circuit or gas pipework separately. On the day, gas appliances are connected and tested by a Gas Safe registered engineer, electrical work is tested and certified to BS 7671, and every appliance is checked before we leave.
What is included?
- Appliance models checked against worktop cut-outs, oven housings and existing supplies
- Laminate and wood worktop cut-outs made to the hob template; stone cut-outs by the fabricator
- Gas hobs and cookers connected and tightness tested by a Gas Safe registered engineer
- Induction and ceramic hobs wired to a suitable cooker circuit and tested
- Built-in single and double ovens fixed into housings with their ventilation gaps
- Range cookers levelled, with a stability bracket fitted to gas and dual-fuel models
- Gas supply moved to a new hob position, with pipework tested and made good
- Old hob or oven disconnected safely and taken away for recycling
How much does hob and oven installation cost?
These are national guide prices including VAT at 20%. Prices are higher in London and the South East and lower in much of the North, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Choose your area below for a local range.
| Typical project | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Gas hob fitted and connected by a Gas Safe registered engineerExisting gas supply in the right place, tightness tested | £120–£300 |
| Induction or ceramic hob fitted on a suitable circuitCut-out, connection and test | £120–£250 |
| Range cooker installedGas or dual fuel, levelled, stability bracket fitted | £150–£400 |
| New gas pipe run to a new hob positionPipework, testing and making good | £250–£800 |
Guide ranges cover fitting and connection to an existing suitable gas supply or cooker circuit, except the new gas pipe row; a new cooker circuit, alterations to stone worktops and the appliances themselves are priced separately. Your price is confirmed after a free survey visit.
How long does it take?
Typical timescale: 2 to 4 hours for most hobs and ovens. The programme for your kitchen is set out in the quote, and depends on the size of the room, what is moving, lead times for units and worktops and, after plastering, drying time.
Do you need permission or building regulations approval?
The rules differ across the UK. Choose your nation:
In England, only a Gas Safe registered engineer may fit, connect or move a gas hob, cooker or gas pipework, and the installation is tightness tested afterwards. An induction hob often needs a dedicated cooker circuit; a new circuit is notifiable under Part P, so it is certified through a competent person scheme or building control. Connecting to an existing suitable circuit is not notifiable, but it must still meet BS 7671.
In Wales, gas hobs, cookers and pipework are for Gas Safe registered engineers only. Part P is wider than in England: a new cooker circuit is notifiable, and so is extending an existing circuit within a kitchen, for example to add a cooker outlet. That means most hob and oven electrics are certified through a competent person scheme or building control, and all of it must meet BS 7671.
In Scotland, gas hobs, cookers and pipework must be fitted and tested by a Gas Safe registered engineer. Replacing a hob or oven, or adding a cooker circuit in a house, does not normally need a building warrant, but the electrics must meet building standards 4.5 and 4.6 and BS 7671. Ask for an Electrical Installation Certificate for any new circuit.
Gas Safe registration applies in Northern Ireland too, so only a registered engineer may connect or move a gas hob, cooker or gas pipe. There is no Part P-style notification for domestic electrics, but a new cooker circuit for an induction hob or double oven should be designed, installed and tested to BS 7671, and you should receive a certificate for it.
What should you think about before starting?
- Check the induction hob's power rating against your existing cooker circuit, as induction hobs often need a dedicated circuit from the consumer unit.
- Follow the hood and hob manufacturers' instructions on the minimum distance between them; gas hobs usually need more clearance than induction.
- Measure the oven housing against the installation dimensions, including the ventilation gaps at the back or base that the manufacturer requires.
- A range cooker needs a level, firm floor and, for gas and dual-fuel models, a stability bracket so it cannot tip when the door is loaded.
- If the new hob sits away from the existing gas supply, allow for a new pipe run by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
- Switching from gas to induction leaves a gas pipe that must be capped safely, so plan that with the Gas Safe engineer at the same visit.
How does the project run?
- Guide price. Use the online guide-price tool or call us for a realistic range for your area
- Free survey visit. We measure the room, check walls, floors and service positions, and look at the plan or delivery
- Itemised written quote. Broken down by stage and trade, with any worktop templating, engineer or approval costs listed
- Fitting in the right order. Strip-out, first fix, units, worktops, second fix and finishing, with the trades booked in sequence
- Final check and handover. A walk-round together, certificates for electrics and gas, and the manufacturers' documents
Questions about hob and oven installation
How much does it cost to install a hob or oven?
Connecting a gas hob to an existing supply, by a Gas Safe registered engineer, is typically £120 to £300 including VAT. An induction or ceramic hob on a suitable circuit is about £120 to £250, a range cooker £150 to £400, and a new gas pipe run to a new hob position £250 to £800. A new cooker circuit is priced separately, and all prices are confirmed after a survey visit.
Does an induction hob need a new circuit?
Often, yes. Many induction hobs draw more current than an ordinary socket circuit can supply, so they are wired to a dedicated cooker circuit from the consumer unit. If you already have a cooker circuit of the right rating, the hob can usually connect to it. A new circuit is notifiable in England and Wales, and everywhere it must be tested and certified to BS 7671.
Who is allowed to connect a gas hob?
By law, anyone who carries out gas work for payment must be on the Gas Safe Register, in Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and anyone working on gas must be competent to do it. We only use Gas Safe registered engineers, and we strongly advise against fitting a gas hob yourself. The engineer connects the hob, tests the installation for tightness, checks the burners and the room's ventilation, and leaves the appliance safe to use. You can ask to see the engineer's Gas Safe ID card before work starts.
Why does a range cooker need a stability bracket?
Because a range cooker can tip forward if weight is put on an open oven door, which could damage the gas connection or injure someone. Gas and dual-fuel models are secured with a stability bracket or chain to the wall or floor behind, as the manufacturer specifies, and the cooker is levelled on a firm floor so its doors close properly and pans sit flat.
Can a gas hob be moved to a different position?
Yes, with a new gas pipe run by a Gas Safe registered engineer. The pipe is routed to the new position, tested for tightness and made good, which typically costs £250 to £800 including VAT depending on distance and access. The old supply point is capped safely. Moving the hob may also change where the cooker hood and its ducting can go.
Do built-in ovens need ventilation?
Yes. Built-in ovens release heat, and their installation instructions set the gaps and openings the housing must leave, often at the back or beneath the oven. Blocking them can overheat the surrounding units and the oven's own controls. An oven under the worktop and one in a tall housing have different requirements, so we check the instructions for your model before fitting.
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Where do we carry out hob and oven installation?
We take on hob and oven installation across England, Wales, mainland Scotland and Northern Ireland. Choose your area for local guide prices and the rules that apply there.
England
- Bedfordshire
- Berkshire
- Bristol
- Buckinghamshire
- Cambridgeshire
- Cheshire
- Cornwall
- Cumbria
- Derbyshire
- Devon
- Dorset
- County Durham
- the East Riding of Yorkshire
- East Sussex
- Essex
- Gloucestershire
- Greater London
- Greater Manchester
- Hampshire
- Herefordshire
- Hertfordshire
- the Isle of Wight
- Kent
- Lancashire
- Leicestershire
- Lincolnshire
- Merseyside
- Norfolk
- North Yorkshire
- Northamptonshire
- Northumberland
- Nottinghamshire
- Oxfordshire
- Rutland
- Shropshire
- Somerset
- South Yorkshire
- Staffordshire
- Suffolk
- Surrey
- Tyne and Wear
- Warwickshire
- the West Midlands
- West Sussex
- West Yorkshire
- Wiltshire
- Worcestershire