Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Gas Cooktop Installation
Gas Cooktop Installation guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Gas Cooktop Installation? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Gas Cooktop Installation work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Gas Cooktop Installation work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Gas Cooktop Installation labor cost? What are the important Gas Cooktop Installation quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Gas Cooktop Installation - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Gas Cooktop Installation? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Gas Cooktop Installation expect to pay between $66.56 to $119.81 for each gas cooktop. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Gas Cooktop Installation work? | Design approval and permits from your local building authority are usually not required for Gas Cooktop Installation. If your home is subject to homeowner association covenants, you should verify that the Gas Cooktop Installation complies with association guidelines. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Gas Cooktop Installation work? | The operation and performance of the gas cooktop may be adversely affected by inexperience or poor installation techniques. Hire service providers for Gas Cooktop Installation carefully and be sure to tie payment milestones to appropriate quality checks (from the list below). |
| Is Gas Cooktop Installation something that I can do myself? | The typical Gas Cooktop Installation project can be completed by a moderately skilled do-it-yourselfer; as with any project, high quality Gas Cooktop Installation requires attention to detail and careful planning. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Gas Cooktop Installation work? | Normally, this work can be completed in 1 day. |
Gas Cooktop Installation - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Gas Cooktop Installation. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Gas Cooktop Installation work begins, review the checklist with the service provider. Tie payments to satisfactory completion of this checklist.
- Horizontal and vertical edges of adjacent gas cooktop will be aligned to within 1/16 inch
- Install gas cooktop with horizontal edges level and vertical edges plumb to within 1/32 inch
- Gas cooktop will be installed so that the gas cooktop base/trim is solidly attached and attached completely flush to the mounting surface
- The gas cooktop will be solidly attached and not slide, rock, twist or move when used
- All work must meet or exceed local code requirements
- Installed gas cooktop will be level to within 1/64 inch in any 2 foot direction
- All gas cooktop operating methods and options work properly, at manufacturer's rated capacity
- The gas cooktop, its connections and fittings will be verified 100% leak-free under all operating conditions
- The gas cooktop will operate without noise, excessive heat generation or degradation of other circuit components
- The gas cooktop surface and surface finish will be free of surface defects, irregularities and any physical damage
Gas Cooktop Installation - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Gas Cooktop Installation. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the gas cooktop work and compliance with common manufacturer and vendor warranty requirements. Make sure that either you or your service provider takes responsibility for each of these tasks. All service provider task responsiblities should be clearly called out in the written contract or work orders.
- Complete written contract, including scope of work, quality checks, warranty, timing and payment terms; ensure that contract is signed before work begins
- Select, specify and order gas cooktop; verify that type, grade, finish, size, color, any options, and quantity are clearly identified in the order; make sure that delivery date, terms and damage provisions are included in the order
- Manage delivery of gas cooktop; verify that delivered model #, grade, finish, size, options, and quantity match the order precisely; thoroughly inspect all items for damage and proper operation; make or authorize final payment only after complete order is delivered
- Install gas cooktop using manufacturer supplied hardware, in compliance manufacturer recommendations and applicable local building code(s)
- Connect gas cooktop to electrical power using grounded receptacle or hardwired connection in closed junction box, as per manufacturer's instructions
- Connect gas cooktop to gas line using approved connection fittings in manner compliant with all local building codes
- Inspect Gas Cooktop Installation and verify that all quality requirements and punch list items are completed correctly
- Collect and neatly organize in a single binder all product installation and maintenance documentation, receipts, and any rebate information
- Carefully remove all manufacturers labels and clean the gas cooktop surfaces - without scraping, scratching or otherwise damaging the gas cooktop
- Submit final payment; pay with a check to ensure expense can be verified for tax purposes
