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Went above and beyond to make sure the job was done right. Don’t hesitate to hire Alyson.

Install oven and hob and remove/dispose of old

£50

Fast, friendly, efficient.

Connect a gas hob

£50

Good job..quick and he knows what he has to do.

Connect the gas pipe to the hob

£100

Anthony was very polite, friendly and efficient, getting the job done in only 20 minutes. Very happy with the service and would definitely use Anthony again.

Qualified electrician to connect electric ceramic hob

£100

Professional and thorough. Thank you very much.

Inserting a gas hob must be registered

£120

Excellent - thank you!

Disconnect gas hob

£50

What's the average cost of a hob installer

£75 - £150

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£100

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£150

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Why book gas hob installation through Airtasker?

To get the ease and convenience that comes with the means to cook for yourself, you first need to have the appliance to do it at home.

With the complexity of a hob and the moving parts that come with gas hob installation, it becomes more cost effective to have a professional enlisted with the Gas Safe Register booked for an afternoon than a days-long amateur attempt that may induce hazards down the line.

This way, you can be at ease that a simple fried egg or a kettle won’t put you out of hearth and home! Before you can make the savings from eating out, it’s prudent to invest in your safety and comfort among your household appliances. At Airtasker, you’re a post away from booking a professional installer who can make your induction hob installation happen.

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Top Hob Installation related questions

Sorry, you can’t really put a gas hob just anywhere because of manufacturing specifications and safety regulations. There can be required clearances for the space both above and below the hob.

Yes occasionally in case of issues or damage to its connecting lines or tubes. In case of any issues it’s best to contact a professional.

Yes, and depending on the gas hob it may require more or less ventilation.

Typically you would need a compatible connection to link your gas supply to your hob. Connections can be either flexible or rigid, but the manufacturer’s recommendation takes precedence.

Gas hobs can have an electric line if they use an electric ignition system but it’s not really required for the gas hob to turn itself on.

In the UK, the typical cost to install a hob ranges from £75 to £150 for standard installation, depending on several factors:

Cost Breakdown

  • Electric hob installation : ~£75–£120

  • Gas hob installation : ~£90–£150 (more if gas pipes need modifying)

  • Induction hob installation : ~£100–£150 (can be higher due to specific electrical requirements)

Additional Costs

  • Old hob removal : ~£20–£50

  • Upgraded electrical wiring or circuit : ~£100–£200+

  • New gas line (if needed): ~£150–£300

  • Call-out charge (if not part of the installation fee): ~£40–£80

Other Considerations

  • Always use a Gas Safe registered engineer for gas hobs.

  • For electric/induction hobs, use a Part P certified electrician.

  • Quotes can vary by region—London and the South East tend to be more expensive.

What does gas hob installation include?

Hob installation can get extremely particular to adhere to safety standards. And that’s before getting into the differences between a gas hob and an induction hob installation or conversion.

If you book an installation service or any hob related service at Airtasker, your booking may include any of the following:

Safety Evaluation

The professional installer who may have years of insight and certification may point out gas safety issues in your location. They may identify certain unsafe conditions and offer recommendations to make sure that the place will be safe in the future. They may also provide personalised recommendations depending on the local safety regulations (if there are any).

Location Evaluation

The Tasker may also evaluate the gas hob’s location on top of its safety. They may identify suitable and unsuitable areas for the appliance to be installed in compliance with regulations. 

They may also provide specifications for clearances above and below the hob and recommend material thickness for the niche where the hob will be placed. The professional insight will be incredibly helpful to ensure the gas or induction hob will be its safest and most effective upon installation.

Removal and Disposal Compliance

In case your gas hob will be installed to replace another hob in its niche, your booking may include the replacement or removal service. Since both gas and induction hobs have parts that may be recycled or that may be difficult to dispose, they may offer their specialised knowledge to dispose of the hob and its parts according to local regulations.

Installation Proper

In comparison to the preparation and evaluation, the installation proper might seem the simplest part of the service. The Tasker will navigate the connections among the existing appliances to install the new connections like wires and tubes for the hob to work.

This also includes navigating with other existing appliances if there are any, that may complicate the hob’s clearance requirements.

However your appliance and location looks, the Tasker will do their best to make the hob installation safe and sustainable. You may even receive tips and insights on the best type of hob for your place or even the best way to arrange appliances next to each other and forewarn you with future issues.

Recent Hob Installation tasks

Electric ceramic hob and chimney cooker need to get it installed

£95

Ferguslie Park, Renfrewshire

25th Jun 2026

I order a electric ceramic hob and chimney cooker hood and need it to be installed

Electric hob ceiling lights

£70

Barnsbury, Greater London, N1

25th Jun 2026

Looking for qualified electrician to wire a hob and install pendant lights. Also small repairs /handyman work. Would need to have a ladder for reaching high ceiling (ideally foldable to bring it into the flat)

Fix kitchen hob lights

£100

Kingsland, Greater London, E8

24th Jun 2026

Integrated hob lights aren't working. Tried changing the bulbs but that didn't work so seems to be a connection issue.

Gas hob installation

£90

Breadsall Hilltop, Derbyshire

23rd Jun 2026

I have electric hob installed but I want to change it with gas hob. I purchased the gas hob and ai need gas engineer to install it. Gas pipe is blocked with cooper end and maximum 2 ft away from hob point.

Gas hob igniters are continuously trying to ignite. Need to fix it.

£100

Northwood, Greater London, HA6

22nd Jun 2026

Gas hob igniters are continuously trying to ignite. May be there is some moisture/grease or some fault.

Sink installation and electric hob installation

£150

Old Ford, Greater London

22nd Jun 2026

I’m looking for someone (with relevant skills/qualification) to install a sink and an electric hob.

Fit new hob

£250

Epping, Essex

21st Jun 2026

I want a new hob fitted. It is gas

Fit and install a induction l hob and gas cooker

£50

Battersea, Greater London, SW11

20th Jun 2026

I have an induction hob that is bigger than my worktop as my old on had now broken. I also have a small separate gas oven that I need removed and refit as this is separate from the hob bunt underneath

Fit new electric hob

£90

Finsbury Park, Greater London, N4

19th Jun 2026

New electric hob requires fitting

Double oven & hob wired up

£60

Middle Deal, Kent

18th Jun 2026

I have new appliances that need to be connected to mains

Replace an induction hob

£100

Sutton, Merseyside

18th Jun 2026

Induction hob broken needs replacing

Fit gas hob into kitchen worktop

£65

Elm Park, Merseyside

17th Jun 2026

Fit a gas hob into kitchen worktop, all prepared & ready to fit Ono

Sealing the kichen sides, sink and hob

£50

Grange Hill, Essex

16th Jun 2026

I want the old sealent removed from the kitchen, clean thoughouly and then put the new sealant to seal sides of kitchen top, around hob and sink in a very clean manner to make it look posh. Only skilled worker needed. Kitchen is small.

Cap off gas on a hob.

£50

Lower Broughton, Greater Manchester

16th Jun 2026

Lift up existing hob and then cap off gas.

Replace glass hob plate

£50

Hyndland, City of Glasgow

14th Jun 2026

We are looking to replace the cracked glass on our hob. We have a replacement but just need it fitted.

Connect new Hotpoint induction hob to existing cooker circuit"

£50

North Hillingdon, Greater London

14th Jun 2026

I need an electrician to connect and test a new Hotpoint TQ 1460S NE 7.2kW induction hob. The old hob has already been removed. There is an existing cooker isolation switch and cooker circuit in place using the old UK wiring colours (red, black and earth). I need someone to: • Check the cooker circuit is suitable for the new hob • Connect the hob safely • Test the installation before leaving The new hob is on site and ready to install. Looking for quotes and availability ASAP.

Gas hob installation - involves cutting the bench

£100

Upper Norwood, Greater London, SE19

13th Jun 2026

We have an old gas hob which is built into the bench. We need to replace it with a new one and it may involve cutting a whole hole in the bench as well as adjusting the cupboards underneath. Happy to send a video on whatsapp. We have free parking available

Kitchen worktop replacement on hob side

£60

Lewisham, Greater London

12th Jun 2026

Hi, I need a kitchen a worktop replaced with new worktop, cut to size and cut to fit cooker hob. If you can install the hob also that would be great

Did the job at short notice. Thank you

Hob Repair

£50

Denmark Hill, Greater London, SE5

16th Jan 2026

I have cracked the ceramic hob of my Beko oven and have the replacement ready to go, I just need someone to remove the old one and fit the new one!

Really helpful and fast!

Replace kitchen Hobs

£250

Belle Vale, Merseyside

7th Jan 2026

Kitchen Hob Replacement Need an experienced installer to replace an existing kitchen hob

Great work Definitely worth booking