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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

high

£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

Sink and hob replacement

£150

Yeading, Greater London, UB5

4th Apr 2026

I need to replaceme my kitchen sink with a new sink and tap ,exactly same size. 86 cm. With plumbing. And a gas hob replacement. New one 10cm bigger. So worktop needs cutting to size and gas fitted.

Take out old and install new hard wires induction hob

£100

Dollis Hill, Greater London

4th Apr 2026

Electrician required to remove and install new 77cm wired induction hob. I wont't have the new hob until next week so will respond to any offers once I have it.

Kitchen Hob Has Stopped Working

£40

Wandsworth, Greater London, SW18

2nd Apr 2026

Looking for an experienced electrician. The hob has recently stopped working. Potentially a blown fuse.

Remove kitchen worktop (new hob to be put in), then put worktop back.

£100

Heworth, North Yorkshire

1st Apr 2026

The worktop needs to be taken off to enable access to the electrics (as the induction hob needs replacing - normally the oven would be removed to allow for this access, but this is not possible). The electrician will then install the replacement hob, after which the worktop will need to be put back.

Gas safe engineer to connect gas hob.

£10

Greater London, England, United Kingdom

1st Apr 2026

Gas safe engineer needed to reconnect gas hob. MUST BE GAS SAFE REGISTERED. PROOF REQUIRED OF GAS SAFETY. BUDGET DOESNT REFLECT WHAT I WANT TO PAY OR HOW MUCH I THINK JOB IS WORTH. PLEASE SEND YOUR QUOTES.

Gas Hob installed today

£100

Woodford Bridge, Greater London

1st Apr 2026

The existing hob has been removed. need a Gas hob installed Existing pipe is next to hob Gas pipework is required with T piece to connect to my new gas hob CORGY qualified only pls. Not sure how much costs job but please make a sensible offer

Whirlpool gas hob, ignition button fault.

£150

Haggerston, Greater London, E2

1st Apr 2026

Whirlpool Generation 2000+ Gas hob. The ignition started to constantly click on despite not being pressed. I cut the power at the fuse box and investigated. The actual ignition element was heavily degraded. I have included pictures. I think an inspection of the whole electronics would he needed to be safe but I removed the connecting metal element inside ignition plug and turned the power back on and the ignition has stopped constantly clicking so it may just need to be replaced. I appreciate the photos the thing is filthy, I cleaned everything, and this is an old appliance and I have only recently moved in.

Replace a gas hob

£80

Harold Hill, Greater London

30th Mar 2026

Replace a 60cm gas hob in worktop

Hob install and recycle, oven element install

£120

Mile End, Greater London, E3

29th Mar 2026

Removal of Aeg hob, install of new hardwired induction hob (same/size & spec). Removal/recycling of old one Install of aeg oven hearing element (part already here). New hob is most likely AEG 5000 induction

Great communication, great job in a timely manner and good advice on a few other issues. Will definitely use again

I need a gas hob connected.

£100

Brook Green, Greater London, W6

28th Mar 2026

A small hob needs connecting to the gas inlet.

Hob removal and installation

£200

Parsons Green, Greater London, SW6

27th Mar 2026

hob removal - already disconnected and one installed.

Install a electric solid plate hob. Old appliance is already removed

£25

Roxeth, Greater London

27th Mar 2026

To install a electric hob. Old appliance is already removed, only need to connect the wires to box tightly. Maximum 20 minutes job.

Hob changing

£35

Finsbury Park, Greater London, N4

27th Mar 2026

Need my class hob changed and replaced with new one

Electric induction hob removing and installation . We have new hob

£50

Roxeth, Greater London

26th Mar 2026

Electric induction hob removal and installation.

Splashback behind a hob

£250

Handbridge, Cheshire

24th Mar 2026

Need some old tiles removing and some new glass times going up behind hob in kitchen

Cut out or replace burnt upstand section behind hob

£200

Mount Hermon, Surrey

22nd Mar 2026

I burnt the laminate upstand behind our hob, so it needs replacing. Open to best solution, either replace the whole upstand or, if preferable, I can buy a slightly larger splashback and the burnt section could be cut out. If replacing the whole upstand - it will need cutting out. There are tiles stuck on top of it.

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