Hob and oven installation · Greater London
Hob and oven installation in Shepherds Bush
Homeowners and landlords in Shepherds Bush can book us for hob and oven installation: gas, induction and ceramic hobs, built-in ovens and range cookers fitted and connected safely.
Why hob and oven installation for a Shepherds Bush home?
Some people in Shepherds Bush buy a hob and oven online and need them fitted properly, with gas work by a Gas Safe registered engineer and electrics tested and certified.
Many households in Shepherds Bush switch from gas to induction when they refit, which can mean a new cooker circuit and the old gas supply capped off safely. Shepherds Bush sits about 4 miles west of Westminster, and our Greater London coverage takes in everything in between.
What does the job involve?
Your written quote lists everything included. For hob and oven installation, that normally means:
- Old hob or oven disconnected safely and taken away for recycling
- 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
- Built-in single and double ovens fixed into housings with their ventilation gaps
- Gas hobs and cookers connected and tightness tested by a Gas Safe registered engineer
- Range cookers levelled, with a stability bracket fitted to gas and dual-fuel models
How much does hob and oven installation cost in Shepherds Bush?
The figures below are guide prices for Shepherds Bush, including VAT and adjusted for typical costs across London. The fixed price comes after we have measured up. Prices in London usually run above the national guide, mainly because labour and parking cost more.
| Typical project | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Gas hob fitted and connected by a Gas Safe registered engineerExisting gas supply in the right place, tightness tested | £160–£390 |
| Induction or ceramic hob fitted on a suitable circuitCut-out, connection and test | £160–£320 |
| Range cooker installedGas or dual fuel, levelled, stability bracket fitted | £200–£520 |
| New gas pipe run to a new hob positionPipework, testing and making good | £320–£1,000 |
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%.
Kitchens in homes around Shepherds Bush
Typical homes in this part of Greater London include Victorian and Edwardian terraces, conversion flats, mansion block flats and 1930s semis. Victorian terraces often have a narrow galley beside the side return, while conversion flats and mansion blocks usually fit the kitchen into a small room or along one living-room wall.
London's mains water is hard, so limescale builds quickly on taps and boiling water taps, and a scale-reducing filter is worth planning in. Permit parking, red routes and flats without lifts are common, so parking suspensions, stair carries and lift bookings may need arranging before delivery day.
Regulations for kitchen work in Shepherds Bush
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.
Conservation areas are widespread across London, so a new extractor vent on a front wall may need permission, and leaseholders usually need the freeholder's written consent first.
Before you book hob and oven installation in Shepherds Bush
- Confirm whether your new oven sits under the worktop or in a tall housing, because the ventilation and fixing requirements differ between the two.
- Before buying an induction hob for your Shepherds Bush home, check the rating of the cooker circuit at the consumer unit, or ask for it to be checked at the survey.
- Ask the Gas Safe engineer for a record of the work and keep it with your home documents, especially if you let a property in Greater London.
- Follow the hood and hob manufacturers' instructions on the minimum distance between them; gas hobs usually need more clearance than induction.
Questions about hob and oven installation in Shepherds Bush
How much does hob and oven installation cost in Shepherds Bush?
Hob and oven installation in Shepherds Bush typically costs £160 to £390 including VAT for connecting a gas hob to an existing supply, based on prices in London. Larger or more involved jobs cost more, and your price is fixed in writing after a free survey visit.
Do you work near Shepherds Bush as well?
Yes. As well as Shepherds Bush itself, we cover the rest of Greater London and nearby towns such as Notting Hill and Bayswater. The process is the same wherever the kitchen is.
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.
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.
Nearby places we cover
The same service is available a short drive from Shepherds Bush, including:
- Hob and oven installation in Notting Hill
- Hob and oven installation in Bayswater
- Hob and oven installation in Chiswick
- Hob and oven installation in Fulham
- Hob and oven installation in Willesden
- Hob and oven installation in Acton
- Hob and oven installation across Greater London