Freestanding stove or built-in oven

A freestanding stove (hob and oven in one) stands in a gap between cupboards and is connected with an approved hose or a fixed pipe, depending on the model. A built-in gas oven sits in a cabinet and is usually connected with fixed copper pipe. Many kitchens combine a gas hob with an electric oven, which is a separate job: see gas hob installation.

What the installation involves

The gas line. Copper pipe from the cylinders or the gas meter to the kitchen, fixed to the wall and run where it cannot be damaged.
A shut-off valve near the appliance, where you can reach it in a hurry.
The connection to the stove or oven, with the right fittings for the model.
Leak test and commissioning. The line is pressure-tested, every burner is lit and the flame checked.
Certificate of Conformity for the installation. See gas CoC.

Cylinders and ventilation

Larger gas cylinders stand outside, on a firm level base, away from drains and openings into the house. The kitchen needs enough fresh air for the burners; the installer checks this, and the manufacturer's instructions for clearances above and beside the stove.

What affects the price

The distance from the cylinders or meter to the kitchen, and how many walls the line crosses.
Whether there is already a gas line, cylinders and a regulator.
Built-in ovens need more fitting time than freestanding stoves.
Supplying the appliance, if you want the installer to.

Typical ranges are on gas installation costs.

Where people ask for this

In the last 12 months, gas stove and oven installation requests through National Gas Installers came from East Rand (198), Pretoria (186), Johannesburg (145), Roodepoort (113), Alberton (71), Centurion (62), Cape Town (56), Bellville and Durbanville (43), Durban (36), Witbank (33), Strand and Somerset West (26), Bloemfontein (26) and Bloubergstrand (21). Each area page shows who the local installers are: