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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

£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

Remove induction hob & take a set of shelves from the wall

£150

Shacklewell, Greater London

24th Apr 2026

Deinstall belling induction hob (qualified electrician only). And remove wall mounted shelves.

Fit new hob and worktop.

£270

Addiscombe, Greater London

24th Apr 2026

To disconnect supply and remove worktop and old hob. Then fit new worktop and form opening in 38mm Mel worktop for new hob. Reconnect supplies etc.Clear away old worktop.

Fit new hob

£170

Harold Wood, Greater London

24th Apr 2026

Replace existing ceramic hob with new induction hob and connect to mains

Change from gas cooker to induction hob

£60

Pingewood, Berkshire

22nd Apr 2026

Change my cooker from gas to induction hob.

Resize hole cut in laminate worktop for induction hob installation

£50

Withywood, Bristol

22nd Apr 2026

New job is too large for the current hole in laminate from existing hob. The hole needs to be enlarged a few cm for the new hob to fit.

Induction hob deinstalled by certified electrician. Shelves removed

£150

Shacklewell, Greater London

22nd Apr 2026

I need a belling induction hob removed by a certified electrician . I also need a set of wall mounted shelves removed by the same person.

Need an electric hob replaced

£200

Kilburn, Greater London, NW6

21st Apr 2026

I need a gas cooking hob removed and replaced with a new electric hob. The difficulty is that it may also need wiring - I am not sure if there is sufficient electric wiring in the space underneath. But there is an electric oven underneath so it must be possible to sort it out.

I need a larger hole in my kitchen worktop for a new hob

£100

Carterton, Oxfordshire

20th Apr 2026

I need a larger hole cut in my kitchen work top For a new hob

Disconnect and reconnect gas hob

£10

Livingston, West Lothian

20th Apr 2026

Disconnect old gas hob in the morning to allow me to change the worktops, then return later on to reconnect it. Must be gas registered. Also new sink to be connected if interested. All material on site, if doing sink may need some bits and bobs nothing major though

Remove and install new induction hob with built in extractor fan

£100

Whyteleafe, Surrey

20th Apr 2026

I need removal of old induction and replacement of a new induction hob, with a built in extraction fan.

Fit a induction hob into a worktop

£150

Hardwick, Durham

17th Apr 2026

Electric induction hob the counter top hole for it needs to be made a bit bigger so it can fit into worktop

Induction hob replacement

£50

St Paul's, Gloucestershire

16th Apr 2026

We need a new induction hob installed as we smashed ours

Put on a gas hob in kitchen

£30

Brookfields, West Midlands

16th Apr 2026

I would like someone to install my gas hob.

I need to replace a hob i need the gas cappet

£50

Poynders Parade, Greater London

16th Apr 2026

I need to replace a hob I need the gas cappet off

Help assemble flair phobo bunk bed

£70

Anfield, Merseyside

16th Apr 2026

Dimensions: Length: 197.4 cm Width: 137.5 cm Height: 121.5 cm

Great business with Gareth He has done the task professionally and spot on! Highly recommended

Gas hob replacement

£80

Shepherd's Bush, Greater London

15th Apr 2026

Gas hob replacement take old one off and install the new one

Remove old and fit new electric hob

£80

Woodford, Devon

13th Apr 2026

I need an electric hob (pictured) removed and new hob installed. Attached photo of the replacement 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

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!