Gas Hob Installation London FAQ

Yes. By UK law under the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998, all gas hob installations must be carried out by a Gas Safe registered engineer. Installing a gas hob yourself or using an unqualified person is illegal and highly dangerous. All our London engineers are fully Gas Safe registered and certified.

No. It is illegal to install a gas hob yourself in the UK. Only a Gas Safe registered engineer can legally carry out gas appliance installations. DIY gas installation can cause gas leaks, fire, explosions and carbon monoxide poisoning. It will also invalidate your home insurance.

Incorrect gas hob installation can lead to gas leaks, fire, explosions and carbon monoxide poisoning. It also invalidates your home insurance and is a criminal offence. Always use a Gas Safe registered engineer.

No. An electrician cannot install a gas hob. Only a Gas Safe registered gas engineer is legally qualified to connect and install gas appliances in the UK. An electrician may handle the electrical connection for a dual-fuel cooker, but the gas connection must be done by a Gas Safe engineer.

Our gas hob installation prices in London are: £100 for a like-for-like replacement, £180 if hole enlargement is needed, and £350 for a brand new installation with new pipework. All prices are fixed with no hidden charges or call-out fees.

No. We charge a fixed price with no hidden fees. The price you are quoted is the price you pay. There are no call-out fees, no extra charges for the Gas Safe certificate, and no surprise costs on the day.

Yes. A Gas Safe certificate is included free of charge with every installation. This confirms your appliance has been installed safely and legally by a registered engineer.

When a new hob is larger than your existing cutout, the engineer needs to carefully enlarge the worktop opening. This requires additional tools, time and skill — especially on stone, granite or composite worktops. This is why the price is £180 instead of £100.

A standard like-for-like replacement takes 1 to 1.5 hours. Jobs requiring hole enlargement or new pipework may take 2 to 3 hours. We will confirm the estimated time when you book.

Yes. We offer same day gas hob installation across London subject to engineer availability. WhatsApp or call us in the morning and we will confirm if a same day slot is available in your area.

Yes. Someone over 18 must be present at the property during the installation. The engineer will need access to the kitchen and may need to check the gas meter and other connections.

The easiest way is to WhatsApp us on +44 7912 100949. Tell us your job type, postcode and preferred date. We will confirm availability and your fixed price instantly. You can also call us on the same number.

Our service includes: disconnection of your old hob, installation of your new hob, full gas leak test, safety check of all connections, and a Gas Safe certificate. All at a fixed price with no hidden charges.

Yes. Disconnection and removal of your old gas hob is included in the price. If you need us to dispose of the old hob, please let us know when booking and we can arrange this.

All our gas hob installations come with a 12-month workmanship guarantee. If there are any issues with the installation within 12 months, we will return to fix them at no extra cost.

While not a legal requirement, most manufacturers recommend having your gas hob serviced annually to ensure it continues to operate safely and efficiently. Contact us if you need a gas hob service.