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"Gennaro C, is a very gentle and punctual, he did the job very well, I really appreciate him "
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"Lee was excellent. Cracked on with the job, no messing about. Would highly recommend."
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"Ilya came straight in, jumped on the job did it greatly and swiftly, highly recommand !"
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"Great help. Thanknyou Nicholas"
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"Robert was very efficient and helpful. Would be happy to book him for jobs. "
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"Mojtaba was incredibly efficient and thorough with his work. Work happily use again."
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Recent Hob Installation reviews
Good job..quick and he knows what he has to do.
Connect the gas pipe to the hob
£100
Fast, friendly, efficient.
Connect a gas hob
£50
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
Anthony was knowledgeable, proactive and thorough. Thank you
Uninstall gas hob, install induction hob
£200
Excellent - thank you!
Disconnect gas hob
£50
Professional and thorough. Thank you very much.
Inserting a gas hob must be registered
£120
What's the average cost of a hob installer
£75 - £150
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£75
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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.
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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.Â
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
Install electric ceramic hob – new cooker circuit needed
£150
Intake, South Yorkshire
13th Mar 2026
I need a qualified electrician to install a Cookology CET601 ceramic hob (4 zone, approx. 6.6 kW). The previous hob was gas, so there is currently only a standard double socket under the worktop. The hob will require a proper cooker connection. Scope of work likely includes: installing a 32A cooker circuit from the consumer unit supplying and running appropriate cable (likely 6mm²) installing a cooker isolator switch and connection plate connecting the hob Consumer unit located on the half-landing near the stairs Kitchen is downstairs Hob location already cut out in the worktop
My hob won't turn on
£60
Manton, Nottinghamshire
13th Mar 2026
My hob has stopped working but the oven still works
Gas safety certificate and fix 1 hob thats not lighting
£150
Lancashire Hill, Greater Manchester
11th Mar 2026
One of my hobs isn’t lighting. I need it fixing and also getting a gas safety certificate - so would need someone gas safe registered
Oven / hob switch
£25
Selhurst, Greater London, CR0
10th Mar 2026
Swapping an old switch for a new one.
Great and very efficient ! Thank you!
Install ceramic hob and test
£80
Forty Hill, Greater London
10th Mar 2026
take out old electric plate hob, install new ceramic hob and test. "like-for-like" replacement. Needs to be a certified electrician.
Replace gas hob
£100
Fenny Stratford, Buckinghamshire
10th Mar 2026
I would like to replace my gas hob with exactly the same type, there is not need for extra holes or amendments. How much would that cost please?
Induction hob replacement
£150
Ashley Heath, Greater Manchester
10th Mar 2026
I'm having my worktop replaced in the next couple of weeks. I will need an electrician to remove my induction hob, and replace this once the new worktop is installed.
Replace an electric hob over a oven
£50
Ware, Hertfordshire
6th Mar 2026
Replace an electric hob that is placed over the top of the oven
Changing Freestanding Cooker to built in oven and hob
£100
Kingswinford, West Midlands
4th Mar 2026
We have the hob and oven, and oven cabinet. We need the cabinet putting in the space of the freestanding cooker and worktop on top with hob fitted in top.
Helpful advice and sorted what we needed really easily. Thank you
Gas hob removal
£50
Brixton, Greater London, SW9
4th Mar 2026
Removal of gas hob with gas engineer
Fix my induction hob
£100
Southfields, Greater London, SW18
2nd Mar 2026
There is a small crack in my induction hob that I need fixed before we move out - it will be more of a cosmetic job and the crack is not near any of the hot plates
Cap off gas to a hob
£100
Mill End, Hertfordshire
1st Mar 2026
We are switching from a gas to induction hob and I need the existing gas capped off at the branch from the main inlet feed to the boiler. It is accessible. I need a gas certified engineer/plumber
Replace gas hob
£120
Northenden, Greater Manchester
27th Feb 2026
Fitting of new gas hob and removal of existing.
Fitting new gas hob and extraction hood including exterior venting
£350
Thulston, Derbyshire
27th Feb 2026
I currently have an induction hob. I want this replacing with the same size unit, but a gas hob. We have a gas connection below in the cupboard. I also want the circulator hood replacing with a proper extraction fan hood. This will require proper exterior venting installing anew and electrical hook up. I’ll be purchasing the hob and main extractor fan items online.
Fitting hob. This may require minimal kitchen remodelling.
£700
Tile Hill, West Midlands
26th Feb 2026
Planning on property purchase but this does not have a hob. Finding a place to the hob in the kitchen as the kitchen does not have this at the moment.
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
Need to connect gas hob
£50
Clapham Junction, Greater London, SW11
6th Nov 2025
Need to connect CDA gas hob in kitchen.
Great job, super efficient and careful to do everything to a good standard!
Hob connection
£100
World's End, Greater London
16th Oct 2025
Hello, my hob needs to be connected with copper pipe, less than a metre pipe.
Amazing very friendly. Would recommend him. Thank you
Replace my induction hob, needs to be wired to cooker circuit
£70
St John's Wood, Greater London, NW8
22nd Sep 2025
I have an induction hob and I ordered a new one however it needs to be hard wired.
Claudius was absolutely amazing! He installed my hob quickly, professionally, and with great attention to detail. Super friendly and easy to work with, he explained everything clearly and made sure everything was perfect before leaving. Couldn’t ask for a better service—highly recommend Claudius if you need any installation done!