Cost of capping gas line to replace gas range with induction range

[Anonymous]

Hi we would like to replace our old gas range with an induction range. We will need to cap the gas line and the work needs to be permitted and inspected (we are in DC), plus we dont want to blow up so we want w good job done. But we were quoted $2000. This would be even more than the cost of the new induction range and frankly would make the project to expensive. Is this the normal cost in this area to cap the gas line when replacing a range? We will seek other quotes but if this is the going rate we may just consider to keep the old range for now or w new gas range. Thanks

[Anonymous]

That seems a little high. Any chance that includes the dedicated circuit? Weird if so as plumber does gas cap and electrician does circuit.

[Anonymous]

Meant to add, does it include permits?

[Anonymous]

Call around. That is high.

[Anonymous]

Thanks, we thought it was really high. That’s just for capping gas line. An electrician gave us an estimate for the 220 plug And circuit and it was a reasonable amount. We will ask for other estimates.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Thanks, we thought it was really high. That’s just for capping gas line. An electrician gave us an estimate for the 220 plug And circuit and it was a reasonable amount. We will ask for other estimates.

NP.

If you don't mind sharing, what was the quote for the 220 plug. We are planning to do this over the summer.

[Anonymous]

We paid $2000 to run a new gas line to the kitchen. It should not cost that much to cap an existing line.

[Anonymous]

Keep checking around. Those pipe fitter contractors charge huge prices because it's a one and done job. They don't care if you are stinging and resentful because of the huge price. You won't need them again for many, many years and by then you will forget.

[Anonymous]

That sounds stupid , why would you replace gas. Do both. Most people prefer to have gas anyway

[Anonymous]

I literally just had a gas line capped. It was not in the kitchen, though (or even inside) and there were no permits involved. It was $470.

[Anonymous]

I paid about 150 two years ago - one hour of a licensed gas fitter plumber. It took about 20 min, he apologized for the fact he had to charge for the full hour call (which I had agreed to) and asked if I wanted to have the faucets and toilets checked. Basement toilet did get a new flapper and a drain was snaked at no additional charge..I think we had someone from Tim Whistler for the job because they were able to do it within two days of my call.

[Anonymous]

(I’ll add that not all in the trade keep up their other licenses - we were lucky to have someone come out who was happy to do some very basic plumbing work on the gas fitting call.)

[Anonymous]

Capping the line is literally turning a valve a quarter turn, unscrewing one fitting and screwing on another. And the first two steps are part of removing the old stove. It would literally take longer to get the tools out of the truck than to do the job.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Hi we would like to replace our old gas range with an induction range. We will need to cap the gas line and the work needs to be permitted and inspected (we are in DC), plus we dont want to blow up so we want w good job done. But we were quoted $2000. This would be even more than the cost of the new induction range and frankly would make the project to expensive. Is this the normal cost in this area to cap the gas line when replacing a range? We will seek other quotes but if this is the going rate we may just consider to keep the old range for now or w new gas range. Thanks

I don't do work in DC proper but I don't know of any local jurisdiction that requires or will issue a permit to cap an existing line. The shutoff valve and piping have already been inspected when gas was brought into the home. All they are doing are twisting a nob on the valve and screwing on a cap on the output side for an extra layer of protection.

[Anonymous]

My plumber was just at our DC house for another reason and he said a permit is not required to cap the gas for a stove replacement (which is also what three appliance stores told me). He is licensed in DC and MD and a master plumber who has done work for us for 30 years, so I am pretty confident in his answer.