Short answer: The cost of installing an oven or cooktop depends mostly on whether it’s a like-for-like swap on an existing, suitable circuit or needs new wiring. A straight swap is usually the simplest job. Costs go up with a new or upgraded circuit, a switchboard upgrade, a gas-to-induction change, bench cut-out changes, or difficult access. We don’t publish set prices because these factors vary so much. Call 0421 772 661 for a fixed quote.
Ovens and cooktops are among the most common jobs we do, from emergency replacements when an old oven dies to full gas-to-induction changeovers. Because the scope varies so widely, there’s no honest single price. Instead, here are the factors that decide what your job will cost, and how to keep it down.
We couldn’t find a credible, current public source for typical oven and cooktop installation price ranges in Sydney, so we haven’t quoted any. If you want a general sense of labour costs, see our guide to electrician cost per hour.
The jobs, from simplest to most involved
Like-for-like replacement
Swapping an old electric oven or cooktop for a new one of similar size and rating, on an existing circuit that’s in good condition. The electrician disconnects the old unit, checks the circuit, connects the new one and tests it.
Replacement with a higher-rated appliance
A bigger oven, a double oven or a more powerful cooktop may need a larger cable or different protection at the switchboard. Your electrician will check the new appliance’s rating against the existing circuit.
Separating combined circuits
In many older homes, the oven and cooktop share one circuit. Adding an induction cooktop or a second oven may mean separate circuits.
Gas to electric or induction
Usually needs a new dedicated circuit, because the gas appliance had little or no electrical supply. A licensed gasfitter caps the gas. See switching to induction.
Kitchen renovation
New positions, new circuits, and possibly a switchboard upgrade, done as part of a planned renovation. See kitchen renovation electrical planning.
What changes the price
| Factor | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Existing circuit suitability | A suitable circuit means connection only; an unsuitable one means new cable |
| Distance to switchboard | Longer cable runs take more time and material |
| Access | Terraces with no roof space, double brick walls and concrete slabs make cable runs harder |
| Switchboard space and condition | No spare space, ceramic fuses or no safety switches may mean a switchboard upgrade |
| Appliance type | Wall ovens, under-bench ovens, freestanding cookers and cooktops connect differently |
| Bench cut-out changes | If the new cooktop is a different size, a cabinet maker or stonemason may be needed |
| Removal and disposal | Some quotes include taking the old appliance away |
| Timing | After-hours or urgent jobs usually cost more |
Ways to keep the cost down
- Check the specs before you buy. Compare the new appliance’s rating and cut-out size with your old one. A matching size can avoid bench work.
- Send photos. A photo of the switchboard, the appliance’s data plate and the installation manual helps your electrician quote accurately.
- Have the appliance on site and unpacked before the electrician arrives.
- Clear access to the switchboard and the cupboard around the appliance.
- Bundle jobs, such as a new power point for the rangehood or extra lighting.
Don’t skip the compliance certificate
Even a like-for-like oven swap is electrical work. In NSW the electrician must test it and lodge a Certificate of Compliance for Electrical Work within 7 days of testing, according to the NSW Government. Hardwired ovens and cooktops should not be connected by a handyman or the appliance delivery service unless they hold the right electrical licence.
Safety notes
- If your old oven tripped the safety switch before it died, mention it. There may be a fault in the circuit as well as the appliance. See safety switch keeps tripping.
- If there’s any burning smell, scorching or heat at the connection or switch, turn off the circuit and call an electrician.
What a good quote includes
- disconnection and connection of the appliance
- testing and the compliance certificate
- any new cable, circuit breaker or safety switch
- switchboard work, if needed
- disposal of the old appliance, if requested
- any extras, such as a rangehood power point
Need an oven or cooktop installed? Our licensed electricians connect wall ovens, cooktops and induction across the Inner West. See our oven and cooktop installation service, and check out the residential electrical services we offer.
We install ovens and cooktops in Ashfield, Croydon, Summer Hill and nearby suburbs.
For your job, call 0421 772 661 for a fixed quote.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to install an oven in Sydney?
It depends on whether the existing circuit is suitable, the access, the appliance and whether switchboard work is needed. A like-for-like swap is usually the simplest. Call for a fixed quote based on your job.
Can I install an electric oven myself?
Not a hardwired oven. Connecting it is electrical work that needs a licensed electrician in NSW, who must test it and lodge a compliance certificate.
Do I need a new circuit for a new cooktop?
Only if the existing circuit isn’t suitable for the new cooktop’s rating, or you’re switching from gas. Induction cooktops often need a new or upgraded circuit.
Will my oven and cooktop share a circuit?
In some homes they do. Whether that’s suitable depends on the combined rating and the circuit. Your electrician will check against the manufacturers’ instructions.