I just bought a house and noticed that while both the seller's agent and the Zillow listing mentioned a gas oven in the kitchen, there's actually no gas line there. Instead, the only line is in the garage. A local company quoted me $4200 to install a new gas line from the garage to the stove location, which includes cutting drywall to install a gas valve. After the city inspection, they'll patch up the drywall but won't do any texturing or painting afterwards. Is this typical for such an installation?
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Yeah, it's normal for installation costs to be high, especially when you're running a new gas line. Just keep in mind that the gas line installation details matter—like how far it is and what needs to be done. Make sure you check your disclosures too, since it's a bit odd for the listing to say there was a gas oven when there isn't.
Have you thought about switching to an induction range? They're really good for cooking—can be faster than gas, and unless you've got specific types of cookware, you should be fine. Plus, they don’t heat up the kitchen, since most of the energy goes into cooking instead of warming up the room. I made the switch due to installation costs being high, and I haven’t looked back!
Definitely get a few more quotes! The price range can really vary. Factors like how long the gas line will be and how much work is involved play a lot into cost. Last time I checked, quotes I received were between $2,000 and $3,000, and I decided on an induction stove instead. Also, think about how complex the installation will be—like how many walls need to be drilled through. It's a big job, so having it properly done by a pro is important!