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Did a great job with attention to detail, fitted my kitchen worktop and dishwasher / sink install and plumbing

Install four Ikea bass cabinets, worktop, sink and hob

£1,000

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

Ricky was quick to quote and competitive. Communicated arrival time and was punctual. Proficient and tidy, clearing up after his work. We would happily recommend him on the evidence displayed today. Thanks for helping us out of a hole and fitting everything within 36 hours of the post.

Electric hob and oven installed

£250

Colin, not only was/is very good at communicating during the whole process but also very knowledgeable at all things electrical. He also keeps telling to his schedule and has a super ‘customer service’ ethic. For sure, I will use Colin for any future electrical needs that I may have. Can only recommend Colin to whoever may need his assistance. Cheers

Check electric wiring on electric glass hob and intercom

£80

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

What's the average cost of a hob installer

£73 - £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

Change my gas cooker and fit in an induction hob in its place

£80

Great Sankey, Cheshire

14th Aug 2026

Can someone help me change my gas cooker to an induction hob. Price is negotiable

Gas pipe installation for Gas Hob

£65

New Addington, Greater London

12th Aug 2026

I need a new gas pipe connection installed in my kitchen. The boiler is already located in the kitchen, and I would like a new gas connection for a gas hob, which will be approximately 4–5 feet away from the boiler.

Install plug-in oven into fitted Kitchen area under hobbs

£50

Plaistow, Greater London, E13

11th Aug 2026

I need a new oven installed in a kitchen area. This is a plug-in oven so no hardwiring is needed. The old oven has been taken away so you will need to install the oven in the fitted area within a rental house. (pictures for reference on where the oven is located)

Fit new kitchen worktop with new worktop hob and built in oven

£10

Chadderton, Greater Manchester

11th Aug 2026

Fit a new kitchen worktop and a gas hob with built in oven

Gas safe fitter to connect gas hob

£50

Elm Park, Merseyside

11th Aug 2026

Simply connect pipes to a new gas hob

Installation of electric hob and removal of old one - Cancelled

£285

Islington, Greater London, N1

10th Aug 2026

electric hob need replacing

Electric hob installation

£30

West Calder, West Lothian

10th Aug 2026

I need faulty electric hob removed and replacement installed - hardwired.

Connect a cooker hob

£50

Brentry, Bristol

8th Aug 2026

Connect a cooker hob top

New gas pipe and install hob

£50

North Cheam, Greater London

8th Aug 2026

I need new gas pipe pulled from adjacent boiler room and install new gas hob (replace old electric hob)

Replace induction Hob in kitchen counter

£50

Canonbury, Greater London

8th Aug 2026

Received a new hob to replace the old one - they are identical, so should be very easy

Great work, easy to communicate with, would recommend !

Cap off gas to a hob

£100

Mill End, Hertfordshire

6th Aug 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

Very friendly, punctual and efficient

Help with ignition repair on neff gas hob

£80

Fenham, Tyne and Wear

6th Aug 2026

ignition repair for one burner on neff gas hob

Oven and induction hob not working - electrician

£75

Streatham, Greater London, SW16

5th Aug 2026

For some reason the induction hob and oven are not working, we have guest staying and they can’t figure out. The fuses box is showing switches are up.

Very efficient and managed to get the job completed.

Hob ignition needs fixing. There is gas but no spark

£30

North Cheam, Greater London

2nd Aug 2026

Neff gas stove top. Four hobs have gas but no spark so need to use a lighter to get the flame.

Fix my gas hob

£50

Gillingstool, Gloucestershire

1st Aug 2026

One of my rings on my gas hob is not working and I’m not sure why but need this to be fixed if possible please

Ceramic hob installation

£100

Rosehill, Greater London

1st Aug 2026

ceramic hob installation

Electric hob install and removal of old hob

£100

Ingrow, West Yorkshire

31st Jul 2026

Landlord provided a new electric hob for us, but need someone knowledgeable to install and remove old electric hob.

Excellent work installing new hob, took no time at all! Ensured everything worked before departing. Would recommend and hire again.

Replace kitchen Gas Hob, do all checks, adjustments, fittings

£90

Belmont, Greater London

30th Jul 2026

Replace kitchen Gas Hob with New, do all checks, adjustments, fittings. 1. Need gas safe registered engineer with ID. 2. For warranty purposes need an invoice for fitting 3. and any gas safety checklist completed. Please share what checks you will do as part of the job. I will have new one ordered.

Fix fuse of hob in kitchen

£60

White City, Greater London, W12

20th Jul 2026

hob stopped working. Most likely fuse needs to be replaced.

Great communication. Amazing job.

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