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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

£72 - £150

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£72

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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

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

Need an electrician to look at the fuse box for my induction hob

£100

Northumberland Heath, Greater London

12th Jun 2026

The fuse box needs to be looked at by an electrician and possibly replaced. The cooker stopped working.

I need someone who can install our gas hob and remove the old one

£100

Worcester Park, Greater London

12th Jun 2026

We would appreciate if someone who is a gas safe engineer can install our nee gas hob; and remove the old one for a good rate?

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

Fixing or replacing the gas hob

£100

Stoke Bishop, Bristol

11th Jun 2026

The main ring on the gas hob does not remain lit.

Electrian to fit Neff double oven, hob & Extracter

£150

Brentford, Greater London, TW8

11th Jun 2026

Discussion I need an electritian to disconnect, old cooker hood, oven & hob & fit and connect new one - all electric Its neff double oven & hobb i would like to remove old appliances

Fitting gas hob

£80

Tufnell Park, Greater London

10th Jun 2026

in built gas hob needs connecting to gas supply. it's a sit in the worktop one my handyman is fitting it but doesn't have the certificate for connecting it

Fix new cooker “hob”

£75

Hook, Greater London

9th Jun 2026

I need cooker “hob” changed

Repair induction hob

£50

Bramhall Park, Greater Manchester

8th Jun 2026

Induction hob is not working. It won’t turn on. It may just be a fuse so need an qualified electrician to assess and repair Brand is Teka

Gas hob fitment must be gas safe certified

£60

Elm Park, Merseyside

8th Jun 2026

Gas hob fitment into worktop

Fit an electric hob

£50

Royal Arsenal West, Greater London, SE18

8th Jun 2026

Fit an electric hob on worktop. Replace the old one.

Fantastic. Such a lovely man. Very helpful. Great job.

Hole cut for hob in small piece of worktop

£100

Hailsham, East Sussex

8th Jun 2026

Hole cut in worktop for hob. worktop on a slot in oven unit.

Fit a gas hob - needs a bigger cutout in marble worktop

£150

Victory, Greater Manchester

7th Jun 2026

I am looking to replace my existing electric hob with a wider gas hob and need a qualified professional to handle the alteration and installation. ​Worktop Alteration: The current worktop is made of granite/marble. The existing cutout is 75cm x 48cm, and it needs to be widened to 83cm x 48cm to accommodate the new hob. ​Gas Installation: A new gas pipe needs to be run and connected from the local supply to the new hob. ​I need someone with the right tools to cleanly cut the stone

Fit a gas hob

£60

Sandford Hill, Staffordshire

7th Jun 2026

Fit a integrated gas hob. Cooker already removed hob will go straight in it's the gas connection mainly.

Fix hob sealing / gasket

£40

Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG14

6th Jun 2026

Fix my hob sealing / gasket that has lifted off

Oven under worktop ducting installation for Elica hob

£80

Mortlake, Greater London, SW14

6th Jun 2026

We have an elica oven and the venting goes under the worktop so there is no extractor hood. I need an installation specialist to fit and install the ducting that runs under the kitchen counter Picture of how it currently looks and the kit I have purchased. I also have a video guide on how to install

Run new cable for new electric hob

£120

Hounslow, Greater London, TW3

6th Jun 2026

Install a 40A BG MCB in the consumer unit. Run MT2 trunking along half the length of the run. Drill through the stud wall into the kitchen. Route 7 metres of 6mm Twin & Earth cable under the kitchen plinth to the new hob. Install a 45A isolator switch inside a low-level cupboard. Test the new circuit and issue an Electrical Installation Certificate (EIC).

Install an oven and hob

£50

Bordesley Green, West Midlands

6th Jun 2026

I need an oven installed alongside a hob

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