Gas line installation cost
Running a gas line to a new appliance from an existing line costs $350 to $2,000. A brand-new service line from the street costs $2,000 to $10,000 or more. Here is what each common appliance hookup costs.
Quick answer
$350 – $2,000extend an existing line
Extending gas to a stove, dryer or water heater usually costs $350 to $2,000. Small gas line repairs start around $100; a new line from the street costs $2,000 to $10,000+.
Cost by appliance
| Appliance | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Dryer | $400 – $900 |
| Generator | $400 – $1,500+ |
| Stove or range | $500 – $1,200 |
| Water heater | $500 – $1,000 |
| Fireplace | $500 – $1,000+ |
| Pool heater | $500 – $1,500+ |
| Grill or fire pit | $600 – $1,300 |
| Furnace | $600 – $1,500 |
Per-foot prices, testing and permits
Simple runs cost $15 to $25 per foot; long, complex runs through finished spaces cost $35 to $50 or more per foot.
| Item | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Per linear foot | $15 – $50+ |
| Gas line repair | $100 – $250 |
| Pressure test, standard | $75 – $150 |
| Extended 12–24 hour pressure test | up to $500 |
| Permit | $100 – $300+ |
| Labor | $75 – $150+ per hour |
What plumbers charge for this job
Most of the price of a plumbing job is labor. Licensed plumbers in the U.S. typically charge $45 to $150 per hour, and many add a $50 to $200 service call fee that often covers the first hour. Expect evening, weekend and holiday visits to cost noticeably more; emergency hourly rates commonly run $150 to $350. Master plumbers and plumbers in high-cost metro areas sit at the top of these ranges.
Before work starts, ask whether the quote is a flat price for the whole job or an hourly estimate, and whether parts, permits and haul-away are included. See Plumber rates per hour and Emergency plumber cost for the full breakdown.
Safety first
If you smell gas, leave the house immediately, avoid switches and flames, and call your gas utility's emergency line from outside. Do not try to find the leak yourself.
Can you install a gas line yourself?
In most U.S. jurisdictions, gas line work requires a licensed plumber or gas fitter, a permit and a pressure test. A mistake can cause a fire or carbon monoxide poisoning. This is never a good DIY project.
How to save
- Place new gas appliances close to the existing gas line.
- Run lines for several appliances in one project.
- Ask whether the permit and pressure test are included.
- Check gas utility rebates when switching appliances from electric.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a gas line to a stove?
About $500 to $1,200, depending on distance from the existing line.
Does the gas company install gas lines?
Utilities usually install the line to the meter. Lines inside your property, after the meter, are installed by a licensed plumber or gas fitter.
Sources
Prices are national estimates for 2026 based on published cost surveys and labor data. Your local price can be higher or lower. FairFix Costs is not a plumbing contractor; read our disclaimer.