Gas connection in the kitchen

You can lay a gas connection as part of a new building, a renovation, but also in between. The construction effort is average. Above all, the effort is quantified in the way you want to lay the lines. If you decide to lay over plaster, you only have to expect a small amount of effort.

Different ways of laying a gas connection

If you have decided to lay a gas connection in the kitchen rooms, you have the choice of different laying variants:

• Lines on plaster
• Lines under plaster
• Laying the lines in a channel in which the heating also runs

Various materials can be considered. This includes:

• Steel or stainless steel pipes
• copper pipes
• plastic pipes

Each of the materials has different advantages and disadvantages. Plastic pipes are particularly robust. They do not rust and cannot break, so they are often used for laying. In principle, it is necessary for you to comply with the relevant regulations. These will vary depending on where you plan to lay.

Prerequisite for laying gas connections

The basic requirement for laying a gas connection in kitchen rooms is the presence of a gas pipe that can be led to the apartment building. In order to be able to determine the costs for the gas connection with certainty, it is important that you find out in advance how long the supply line to your house will be. If in doubt, ask your local utility about the point from which to start laying the connection. This gives you a secure basis for calculating the costs for the gas connection.

Rules for the installation of gas connections

Using a gas line is dangerous. For this reason, there are regulations and technical rules that are laid down in the DVGW set of rules and that you must comply with. The last change to the rules was in 2008 and is still binding today.

Shut-off valve and safety gas socket required

The rules state that there must be a shut-off valve near the gas appliance that is very easily accessible. A safety gas socket is used for this purpose. This is connected to a metal hose that is flexible and has a length of up to 1.5 m. The gas appliance is connected at the other end.

The costs for the gas socket are partly covered by the gas supplier. Then you don't have to pay any fees. Ask the supplier whether this is the case at your location.

Work must be carried out by a professional

Work on the gas line may only be carried out by a licensed gas and water fitter or a system mechanic.

This means that the fitter must be registered with the Chamber of Crafts and the gas supply company to carry out this work. You may only take on this work in your house if you have the appropriate concession. Knowledge that you have acquired in the private sector is not sufficient.

Gas connection installation costs

It is difficult to define a binding cost statement, because the costs and the required material vary with the individual building projects. The costs are also strongly influenced by the regional situation. Here, for example, the wage level plays a major role. But the distance and position of the main connection and the material used are also important cost factors.

Gas connection costs

The sample calculation can only serve as a guide and should not be viewed as a cost template for your own construction project. A price example from Süwag GmbH, based in Frankfurt am Main, is used for comparison purposes. It is a standard mains connection according to the Low Pressure Connection Ordinance (NDAV) of 1. Nov 2006. The sample calculation is based on regulation DA32. This is a standard connection for interiors, including the kitchen.

• Creation of the connection for a length of up to 15 m: EUR 1,650 flat rate
• Additional costs for longer cables: EUR 32 per meter

The homeowner can do their own work. These are charged with the flat rate by the company that was commissioned with the professional implementation of the house connection. In detail, the following personal contributions are possible:

• Excavation of the ground for laying the pipes on the private property: EUR 170 flat rate up to a length of 32 m.
• Compensation for longer lengths: EUR 22 per meter
• Professional production of the wall opening: EUR 80 flat rate

Cost of laying the lines in the kitchen

These costs are estimated at up to EUR 1,500. It is true that the effort for laying the lines in older houses is higher. The walls are thicker and may contain timber or thatch. This makes laying the lines more expensive. The size of the kitchen also plays a role. In a modern house with a small kitchen, connection costs can be less than 1,000 EUR.

Conversion of the chimney

Sometimes it is necessary to convert the chimney to gas operation. This is particularly the case when there is no alternative deduction option. Since such a conversion is associated with greater effort, the costs can add up to up to EUR 1,000. The routing of the air and the discharge of the exhaust gases are particularly important in gas operation. The production of the ventilation systems is sometimes quite complex, which explains the comparatively high cost factor.

Commissioning of the gas connection

If all the lines have been properly laid, the gas connection can be put into operation. The cost is about 100 EUR. The meter and installation are included in these costs.

Total cost of making the gas connection

The costs for using a gas connection vary and are very dependent on the requirements and local conditions. Under very good conditions, the connection costs between EUR 2,500 and EUR 3,000 if you provide your own services. The entire package without any personal contribution with adjustment of the chimney can cost up to 5,000 EUR

Craftsman prices vary from region to region

The prices for hiring a craftsman vary greatly from region to region. On average, the total costs are as follows. In rural areas, craftsmen often work for a lower hourly wage. On the other hand, if you live in a big city or in a metropolitan area, you have to reckon with higher costs.

Approval for laying a gas connection

Before you complete the final planning, you should find out whether you need a permit to set up the gas connection. If the house or apartment is your property, no permit is usually required.

Tenants are not allowed to make any structural changes

As a tenant, you are not entitled to commission the laying of a gas connection yourself. You need permission from the landlord or the owner who owns the house or apartment. Structural changes are not permitted without such approval. Sometimes the specialist company will ask for proof of ownership and to present the relevant permits.

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