Gas Hob Installation Auckland

What's Involved in a Gas Hob Installation

Installing a gas hob isn't a plug-and-play job. It's certified gas work — which means it has to be done by a registered gasfitter, tested to standard, and signed off with a gas compliance certificate. No shortcuts.

Here's what a typical gas hob installation looks like:

• Gas pipe run — We run a new gas pipe from your meter or manifold to the cooktop location. This might be through the floor, wall cavity, or under the house depending on the layout. Copper or PE pipe, depending on the run.
• Isolation valve — A gas shut-off valve gets installed behind the hob so you can isolate the appliance without shutting off the whole house.
• Connection and fitting — The hob gets connected to the gas supply using the correct fitting for the brand and model. We make sure burner pressures are set right for your gas type.
• Pressure testing — The full gas line gets pressure tested for leaks. This is a legal requirement before any gas appliance goes live.
• Gas compliance certificate — Every gas hob installation gets a Gasfitting Safety Certificate (GSC) or Certificate of Compliance (COC). This is your proof the work was done to standard.

New Install vs Replacement

If you're replacing an existing gas hob, the job is usually straightforward. The gas pipe is already there — we disconnect the old unit, connect the new one, test everything, and issue the certificate. Most replacements are done in under two hours.

A new gas hob installation takes more work. If there's no gas pipe to the cooktop location, we need to run one. If you're converting from electric to gas, we'll need to check your gas supply capacity and possibly upgrade the regulator. If there's no gas connection to the property at all, you'll need to talk to your gas retailer first — we handle everything from the meter onwards.

Switching from electric to gas? We work alongside kitchen installers and builders to get the gas pipe run done at the right stage of the build. The benchtop cutout dimensions are different for gas hobs, so it pays to sort the gas side early in the planning.

LPG vs Natural Gas

Auckland has both natural gas (mains/reticulated) and LPG (bottled) properties. The hob setup is different for each:

• Natural gas — Most urban Auckland homes are on mains gas. The hob comes factory-set for natural gas in most cases, but we always check and adjust if needed.
• LPG — Rural properties, some apartments, and homes without mains gas use LPG bottles or a bulk tank. Gas hobs need LPG injectors fitted — these swap out the burner jets for the higher pressure LPG runs at. Most brands include the LPG conversion kit in the box.

Not sure which gas type you have? We'll check when we come out. It's written on your gas meter or bottle setup.

Brands We Work With

We install all major gas hob brands sold in New Zealand. We've fitted plenty of each and know the quirks:

• Fisher & Paykel — The most common brand in NZ kitchens. Reliable, good parts availability, and straightforward to install.
• Bosch — Popular in new builds and kitchen renovations. Well-engineered, but some models need specific mounting brackets.
• Smeg — Italian-made, solid build quality. The wok burners on the higher-end models put out serious heat.
• Westinghouse — Budget-friendly and reliable. Common in rental properties and spec builds.
• Ilve, Bertazzoni, Miele — Premium European brands. We install these regularly in high-end kitchen renovations.

Already bought your hob? We'll install it. Still deciding? We can advise on what works best for your gas setup and kitchen layout.

Working With Kitchen Installers and Builders

If your gas hob is part of a kitchen renovation or new build, timing matters. We coordinate with your kitchen company or builder to get the gas rough-in done before the benchtop goes on. That means no cutting into finished benchtops and no delays waiting for the gasfitter.

We do this regularly — whether it's a single hob install in an existing kitchen or a full fit-out with gas hob, gas oven, and rangehood ducting. One call sorts the gas side.

Gas Certificate Included

Every gas hob installation we do comes with a gas compliance certificate. It's not optional — it's the law. Under New Zealand's Gas (Safety and Measurement) Regulations, all gas work must be certified by the gasfitter who did it.

You'll get either a Gasfitting Safety Certificate (GSC) for straightforward installations, or a Certificate of Compliance (COC) for more complex work. Both confirm the installation meets NZ standards and is safe to use.

This matters for insurance, for selling your home, and for your own safety. If someone installed a gas hob without a certificate, you've got uncertified gas work — and that's a liability.

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