Hob and oven installation in Shrewsbury

When does hob and oven installation make sense in Shrewsbury?

If the oven in your Shrewsbury kitchen has failed, a like-for-like built-in replacement is usually a short job, provided the new model fits the existing housing.

Landlords in Shropshire replacing a worn cooker between tenancies need a safe gas connection or a suitable circuit, with the work properly recorded for their property files. We cover all of Shrewsbury, including the SY1 postcode district, and travel out to neighbouring towns across Shropshire.

What we cover for hob and oven installation in Shrewsbury

Here is what usually goes into hob and oven installation, adjusted to your Shrewsbury kitchen after we have measured it:

Gas supply moved to a new hob position, with pipework tested and made good
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
Range cookers levelled, with a stability bracket fitted to gas and dual-fuel models
Appliance models checked against worktop cut-outs, oven housings and existing supplies
Old hob or oven disconnected safely and taken away for recycling

Hob and oven installation prices in Shrewsbury

The figures below are guide prices for Shrewsbury, including VAT and adjusted for typical costs across the West Midlands. The fixed price comes after we have measured up. For the West Midlands, these ranges are close to the national figures.

Hob and oven installation prices in Shrewsbury
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. Prices include VAT at 20%.

Fitting kitchens in older and newer Shrewsbury homes

Typical homes in this part of Shropshire include timber-framed cottages, Victorian terraces, post-war new town houses and farmhouses. Telford's new-town houses often have a compact galley or L-shaped kitchen, while older cottages in Shrewsbury and Ludlow may have small rooms with low beams.

Rural lanes, farm tracks and medieval town centres with restricted parking can all complicate deliveries, so vehicle size and timing are planned in advance. Much of Shropshire has moderately hard to hard water, so limescale on taps and boiling water taps is worth planning for; check with your supplier.

What rules apply to hob and oven installation in Shrewsbury?

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.

Shrewsbury and Ludlow have many listed timber-framed buildings and conservation areas, so new vents or internal alterations may need listed building consent or planning permission.

Worth knowing before the fit

Confirm whether your new oven sits under the worktop or in a tall housing, because the ventilation and fixing requirements differ between the two.
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.
Before buying an induction hob for your Shrewsbury home, check the rating of the cooker circuit at the consumer unit, or ask for it to be checked at the survey.
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 Shrewsbury

How much does hob and oven installation cost in Shrewsbury?

Guide prices in Shrewsbury are about £120 to £300 including VAT for connecting a gas hob to an existing supply. The final price depends on the size of the kitchen and what is moving, and is set out in an itemised written quote.

Can you measure up in Shrewsbury before quoting?

Yes. Every quote starts with a free, no-obligation survey visit to your home in Shrewsbury. We measure the room, check the walls, floor and service positions, then send an itemised written quote.

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.

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.

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.

Nearby places we cover

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