Hob and oven installation in Melksham

Who usually needs hob and oven installation in Melksham?

Many households in Melksham switch from gas to induction when they refit, which can mean a new cooker circuit and the old gas supply capped off safely.

If your Melksham kitchen has an old ceramic hob with a cracked top, an induction replacement may fit the same cut-out, though the circuit still needs checking. If your home is in Melksham or close by in Trowbridge or Chippenham, the same survey, quote and fitting process applies.

What we cover for hob and oven installation in Melksham

Every kitchen is different, so we confirm the scope in writing. Most jobs of this kind include:

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
Laminate and wood worktop cut-outs made to the hob template; stone cut-outs by the fabricator
Induction and ceramic hobs wired to a suitable cooker circuit and tested
Gas hobs and cookers connected and tightness tested by a Gas Safe registered engineer
Old hob or oven disconnected safely and taken away for recycling

What should you budget for hob and oven installation in Melksham?

Use these ranges to plan your budget. They include VAT, reflect costs in the South West, and are firmed up once we have seen your Melksham kitchen. Costs in the South West sit close to the national guide.

What should you budget for hob and oven installation in Melksham?
Typical project	Guide price
Gas hob fitted and connected by a Gas Safe registered engineerExisting gas supply in the right place, tightness tested	£120–£310
Induction or ceramic hob fitted on a suitable circuitCut-out, connection and test	£120–£260
Range cooker installedGas or dual fuel, levelled, stability bracket fitted	£150–£410
New gas pipe run to a new hob positionPipework, testing and making good	£260–£820

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. Prices include VAT at 20%.

What kind of kitchens do we fit in Melksham?

Typical homes in this part of Wiltshire include thatched and stone cottages, Victorian railway terraces, post-war estate houses and new-build estates. Railway terraces in Swindon often have a narrow back kitchen, while stone and thatched cottages in the villages tend to have small kitchens with low ceilings.

Village lanes and farm tracks can be narrow for delivery lorries, and Salisbury's historic centre has limited parking, so delivery is planned in advance. Wiltshire's water is hard, much of it from chalk, so limescale on taps and boiling water taps is common and a filter can help.

What rules apply to hob and oven installation in Melksham?

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.

Listed thatched cottages, Salisbury's historic centre and other conservation areas may need consent for a new external vent or changes to historic features.

Planning ahead

Measure the gap for a range cooker at worktop height and at floor level, as older walls and thick skirting can narrow the space more than expected.
If you are moving the hob in your Melksham kitchen, choose the cooker hood at the same time so the extraction and ducting can follow it.
Keep the hob's cut-out template and installation manual with the worktop plan, so a stone worktop for your kitchen in Wiltshire can be cut correctly by the fabricator.
Check the induction hob's power rating against your existing cooker circuit, as induction hobs often need a dedicated circuit from the consumer unit.

Questions about hob and oven installation in Melksham

How much does hob and oven installation cost in Melksham?

Hob and oven installation in Melksham typically costs £120 to £310 including VAT for connecting a gas hob to an existing supply, based on prices in the South West. Larger or more involved jobs cost more, and your price is fixed in writing after a free survey visit.

Do you cover all of Melksham?

Yes. We work across Melksham, including the SN12 postcode district, and nearby towns such as Trowbridge and Chippenham. Book a free survey visit and we will arrange a time that suits you.

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.

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.

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.

Hob and oven installation near Melksham

The same service is available a short drive from Melksham, including: