By Emily Rivers
Last updated 4th May 2023

Gas hobs and cookers continue to be popular in the UK. They provide an easy and flexible way of cooking and are cheaper to run than electric ovens and hobs. It will cost anywhere between £190-£1,150 for a gas hob and installation, depending on the model you choose. Gas cookers cost between £400-£1,325, including installation.

How much does it cost to hook up a gas hob in the UK?

It costs an average of £125 to hook up a gas hob in the UK, plus the cost of the hob. Gas hobs and cookers range in price depending on the brand and size you go for, but here's what you should expect to pay:

Item

Average cost

Gas hob

£90-£1,000

Gas hob installation

£100-£150

Gas cooker

£250-£1,025

Gas range cooker

£650-£3,500

Gas cooker installation

£150-£300

The price you pay for a gas engineer to install your gas hob will differ depending on where you live. HaMuch has a database of hourly and daily rates for gas engineers across the country, so take a look at the table further down the page to get an idea of installation costs in your area.

Cost to connect a gas cooker or hob

Factors affecting the cost of gas hob and cooker installation

There are a few factors that can affect the cost of your gas hob or cooker installation. Keep these in mind when you’re considering your budget for the project.

The size of your gas hob or cooker

The size of your gas hob or cooker has a fairly big impact on how much supply and installation will cost. A four-ring gas hob is likely to be cheaper than a six-ring hob, while a gas range cooker will cost significantly more than a single cooker.

Similarly, installation costs for a range cooker or double oven will be more than a single cooker, since it will be more difficult for the engineer to put into place and may have trickier connections.

Brand of gas hob

There are many brands of gas hob and cookers out there, ranging from budget options to luxury appliances that add style to your kitchen. Here are some of the most popular gas hob and cooker brands and how much you should expect to pay:

Gas hobs

Brand

Price range

AEG

£320-£650

Beko

£150-£300

Bosch

£200-£750

Hotpoint

£150-£400

NEFF

£250-£1,000

Rangemaster

£250-£600

SMEG

£200-£600

Gas cookers

Brand

Price range

Beko

£450-£550

Hotpoint

£350-£550

Kenwood

£350-£400

Rangemaster

£2,000-£3,500

Zanussi

£750-£850

While it may cost a bit more to buy a gas hob or cooker from a well-known brand, it could be cheaper in the long run. Trusted brands often provide longer warranties as standard, and their products are often more reliable.

Accessibility

If your gas supply is difficult to access, it will take longer for your engineer to connect your new hob or cooker. If you can, try to remove any obstructions before the engineer arrives – but never disconnect your old hob or oven from the gas supply, as this could be dangerous.

Where you live

As we said, labour costs will differ depending on where you live. Gas engineers in London and the south east of England tend to charge more than those in the north, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland.

Do you need a plumber to install a gas hob?

You’ll need a gas engineer to install a gas hob. Only Gas Safe-registered engineers can install gas hobs or cookers, because if a gas appliance is installed incorrectly it can be dangerous.

If a gas hob or cooker starts to leak, it can cause carbon monoxide poisoning, which can be fatal. Symptoms of CO poisoning include headaches, dizziness, nausea and fainting. Carbon monoxide is odourless, so a leak can go undetected for a long time. Make sure you have a carbon monoxide alarm fitted in your kitchen if you have a gas hob or cooker.

How long does it take to fit a gas hob or cooker?

How long it takes to fit a gas hob or cooker will depend on its size and complexity, but in general it should take between 1-2 hours. Some hobs will take even less time to install, but a gas engineer may still charge you for a full hour.

Does a gas hob need to be hard wired?

Not all gas hobs need to be hard wired because they won't draw much electrical current, so just come with a standard 13A plug. It's more likely that a gas cooker will need to be hard wired, but not all models do.

If your cooker does need to be hard wired, you'll need an electrician to do this part. Although it won't use electricity to cook your food, a gas appliance will still use it for the ignition and any lights or timers.

Is it better to have a gas or electric hob?

There's no ‘best’ option when it comes to gas or electric hobs – a lot of it is down to personal preference. Chefs often say that they prefer gas hobs because you can instantly change the temperature and they offer a more theatrical experience. Gas also costs less per kWh, so they can be cheaper to run.

Induction hobs run on electricity, but are considered to be the most energy efficient because all the power goes to heating the pan rather than the surface of the hob. They also reduce cooking times.

Can I install a gas cooker myself?

No, you must not install a gas cooker or hob yourself. All gas appliances, including gas boilers and fires, must be installed by a Gas Safe-registered engineer that also holds qualifications to work on the appliance. You can check a gas engineer’s registration on the Gas Safe Register website – if their name’s not listed, don’t use them.

If you’re ready to get your new gas hob installed, post your job on HaMuch now. We’ll put you in touch with local Gas Safe engineers that are available to do the work.


Estimates for common heating engineer jobs;

Rates for other trades

Connect a gas cooker or hob cost in the UK
Connect a gas cooker or hob cost in the UK (excluding VAT or callout charges)
Location in UKConnect a gas cooker or hob cost
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Aberdeen£156
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Amber Valley£160
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Angus£144
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Arun£188
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Ashfield£152
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Aylesbury Vale£204
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Barnsley£152
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Basildon£188
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Basingstoke & Deane£232
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Bassetlaw£144
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Bath & North East Somerset£164
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Bedford£192
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Belfast£136
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Birmingham£160
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Blackburn£148
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Blackpool£148
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Bolton£160
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Bournemouth£176
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Bracknell Forest£228
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Bradford£148
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Braintree£184
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Breckland£144
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Bridgend£144
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Brighton£192
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Bristol£156
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Broadland£176
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Broxtowe£156
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Bury£160
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Caerphilly£136
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Calderdale£144
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Cambridge£184
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Canterbury£180
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Cardiff£140
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Carmarthenshire£112
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Charnwood£160
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Chelmsford£184
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Cheltenham£176
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Cherwell£188
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Chester£156
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Colchester£180
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Conway£128
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Coventry£160
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Crewe & Nantwich£152
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Dacorum£212
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Derby£152
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Doncaster£152
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Dover£180
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Dudley£164
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Dumfries & Galloway£140
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Dundee£164
Connect a gas cooker or hob near East Ayrshire£148
Connect a gas cooker or hob near East Devon£140
Connect a gas cooker or hob near East Dunbartonshire£168
Connect a gas cooker or hob near East Hampshire£180
Connect a gas cooker or hob near East Hertfordshire£200
Connect a gas cooker or hob near East Lindsey£136
Connect a gas cooker or hob near East Riding£140
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Eastleigh£180
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Edinburgh£168
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Elmbridge£232
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Epping Forest£224
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Erewash£156
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Exeter£148
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Falkirk£168
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Fife£160
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Flintshire£148
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Gateshead£168
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Gedling£156
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Glasgow£168
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Gloucester£264
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Guildford£224
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Gwynedd£116
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Halton£160
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Harrogate£144
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Havant & Waterloo£172
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Highland£160
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Horsham£212
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Huntingdonshire£172
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Ipswich£260
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Isle of Wight£168
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Kings Lynn & West Norfolk£156
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Kingston-upon-Hull£140
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Kirklees£148
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Knowsley£160
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Lancaster£152
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Leeds£148
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Leicester£160
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Lisburn£132
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Liverpool£160
Connect a gas cooker or hob near London£228
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Luton£208
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Macclesfield£152
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Maidstone£184
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Manchester£160
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Mid Bedfordshire£200
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Mid Sussex£208
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Middlesbrough£160
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Milton Keynes£200
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Neath Port Talbot£152
Connect a gas cooker or hob near New Forest£176
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Newbury£232
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Newcastle-under-Lyme£148
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Newcastle-upon-Tyne£168
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Newport£140
Connect a gas cooker or hob near North Ayrshire£152
Connect a gas cooker or hob near North East Lincolnshire£144
Connect a gas cooker or hob near North Hertfordshire£204
Connect a gas cooker or hob near North Lanarkshire£168
Connect a gas cooker or hob near North Lincolnshire£144
Connect a gas cooker or hob near North Somerset£156
Connect a gas cooker or hob near North Tyneside£168
Connect a gas cooker or hob near North Wiltshire£196
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Northampton£184
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Norwich£172
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Nottingham£156
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Nuneaton & Bedworth£160
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Oldham£156
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Oxford£192
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Pembrokeshire£108
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Perth & Kinross£152
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Peterborough£168
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Plymouth£136
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Poole£176
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Portsmouth£172
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Powys£176
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Preston£148
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Reading£232
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Redcar & Cleveland£164
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Reigate & Banstead£236
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Renfrewshire£160
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Rhondda, Cynon, Taff£144
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Rochdale£156
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Rochester-upon-Medway£180
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Rotherham£148
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Salford£160
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Salisbury£176
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Sandwell£164
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Scarborough£148
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Scottish Borders£184
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Sefton£156
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Sevenoaks£208
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Sheffield£148
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Slough£220
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Solihull£160
Connect a gas cooker or hob near South Ayrshire£152
Connect a gas cooker or hob near South Bedfordshire£192
Connect a gas cooker or hob near South Cambridgeshire£184
Connect a gas cooker or hob near South Gloucestershire£160
Connect a gas cooker or hob near South Kesteven£164
Connect a gas cooker or hob near South Lanarkshire£156
Connect a gas cooker or hob near South Oxfordshire£208
Connect a gas cooker or hob near South Somerset£132
Connect a gas cooker or hob near South Tyneside£168
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Southampton£176
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Southend-on-Sea£180
Connect a gas cooker or hob near St Albans£216
Connect a gas cooker or hob near St Helens£160
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Stafford£156
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Stockport£160
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Stockton-on-Tees£160
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Stoke-on-Trent£148
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Stratford-on-Avon£176
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Stroud£164
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Suffolk Coastal£284
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Sunderland£168
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Swale£180
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Swansea£140
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Tameside£160
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Teignbridge£152
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Tendring£228
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Test Valley£172
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Thamesdown£192
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Thanet£176
Connect a gas cooker or hob near The Wrekin£164
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Thurrock£192
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Torbay£152
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Trafford£164
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Vale of Glamorgan£152
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Vale of White Horse£184
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Vale Royal£148
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Wakefield£148
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Walsall£160
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Warrington£164
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Warwick£164
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Waveney£168
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Waverley£216
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Wealden£192
Connect a gas cooker or hob near West Lancashire£160
Connect a gas cooker or hob near West Lothian£180
Connect a gas cooker or hob near West Wiltshire£196
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Wigan£160
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Windsor & Maidenhead£220
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Wirral£156
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Wokingham£232
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Wolverhampton£164
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Wrexham Maelor£164
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Wychavon£168
Connect a gas cooker or hob near Wycombe£228
Connect a gas cooker or hob near York£144