There is no reliable fixed cost for switching from gas to an electric or induction cooktop before the appliance, gas connection, electrical supply and benchtop are assessed. The total scope may include the new appliance, gas disconnection, electrical installation and alterations to the opening or cabinetry.
What needs to be quoted?
| Component | What affects the quote |
|---|---|
| Electric or induction cooktop | Selected model, dimensions, rated load and installation requirements |
| Gas disconnection and pipe capping | Connection access, pipe condition and the compliant method of permanent isolation |
| Electrical installation | Circuit capacity, cable route, isolation and any switchboard work identified after assessment |
| Benchtop or cabinetry alteration | Cut-out fit, material, structural limits and access around drawers or an oven |
A suitably licensed gasfitter must safely disconnect the gas cooker and cap and test the pipe. A licensed electrician must assess the replacement cooktop and complete any fixed electrical work. Do not disconnect or cap gas pipework, or attempt electrical wiring yourself.
The electrician will check the selected model’s rated load, installation instructions, circuit requirements, isolation and available switchboard capacity. A new circuit or switchboard work may be needed, but neither should be assumed before inspection.
If the change is being considered because of government policy, check what NSW gas phase-out rules actually mean for an existing home before deciding.
What can increase the price?
The quote will depend on the selected appliance, property location, access, existing services, materials, labour, current market conditions and any further electrical or gas faults found during the work.
- a higher-load cooktop
- a new circuit, long cable route or difficult concealed access
- switchboard work identified by the electrician
- a cut-out that does not match the new appliance
- stone benchtop modification or cabinetry changes
- poor access to the existing gas connection
- induction-compatible cookware, if the current cookware is unsuitable.
Stone modification may require a specialist and may not be practical if enlarging the opening could weaken the benchtop or affect cabinetry, drawers or an oven below.
Getting an accurate quote
Provide contractors with:
- the cooktop model and installation instructions
- appliance and required cut-out dimensions
- photos and measurements of the existing cooktop and opening
- clear photos of the switchboard
- the approximate cable route and access conditions
- the benchtop material and cabinetry layout
- details of access to the gas connection.
Ask the gasfitter to quote for disconnection, compliant pipe capping and testing. Ask the electrician to itemise the appliance connection, any new circuit and any conditional switchboard work. Contact our licensed gasfitter team to assess the existing connection and provide a site-specific quote for the gas work.