Gas Hob cut into the kitchen worktop

[Jupiter01]

I need to replace the kitchen worktop and plan to fit a new gas hob and sink as part of this. I am happy with the sink fitting but wanted to check if I need a Gas Safe engineer to remove the current hob and then again to fit the new one? i.e. is it safe for me (not a Gas Safe Engineer!) to remove an existing gas?

 

[CBW]

If it’s in your own property then you need to be competent to remove it, if doing it as a business the you need to be gas safe registered. If you’re unsure, enlist a gas safe registered engineer.

 

[Jupiter01]

Thanks. In your own property, can you also fit the new gas hob or does this always require a Gas Safe engineer?

 

[denso13]

In your own property, can you also fit the new gas hob or does this always require a Gas Safe engineer?

You can do whatever you like, as long as you are competent (as mentioned). Do you have testing equipment and know how to use it properly?

 

[Gasguru]

It's simple...you're not competent. Get someone in. 95% of gas leaks I come across are on hobs...fitted by kitchen fitters and diyers.

 

[Jupiter01]

I concede, thoroughly incompetent and will be getting someone in. Useful to understand the rules.

 

[ianmcd]

Agree that most gas escapes are on hob installations from kitchen fitters