Gas Line Installation Cost USA 2026
By Our research team · Last verified · 13 min read · Methodology
Gas line costs in the US
What most homeowners pay for gas line work, installed by a licensed pro with fittings and a pressure test. Pick your city for local prices.
How we get this data- Typical
- $650
- Low end
- $150
- High end
- $2,500
Running a new gas line to one appliance in the US costs $300–$1,500 in 2026 for a short run of about 10–30 feet, and most homeowners pay about $650. Hooking an appliance up to a gas valve that's already there costs far less, from $100. Long runs, outdoor lines and generator lines cost more, and big-city jobs in Los Angeles and New York cost the most.
$300–$1,500 for a short new gas line to one appliance in the US, installed — $650 typical. A range hookup on an existing line is $125–$450, a 50+ ft run $900–$4,000, and a grill or fire pit line $400–$2,000. Pick your city ↓
- New gas line to one appliance, short run: $300–$1,500 ($650 typical)
- Range hookup on an existing line $125–$450; dryer $100–$350; 50+ ft run $900–$4,000
- Grill or fire pit line $400–$2,000; standby generator line $500–$3,000
- Gas work needs a licensed pro and usually a permit ($50–$350) and a pressure test
- Pick a city below for local prices across 195 US metros
Prices below come from national cost guides, reported-job data, city permit fee schedules, utility pages and BLS plumber pay data across 195 US metros, re-checked in November 2026. Installed prices include pipe, fittings, labor and a pressure test unless the row says otherwise. Gas work needs a licensed plumber or gas fitter and usually a permit. Pick your city for local pricing.
A 10-foot branch off an open basement pipe can come in near $150 in a cheap market; a run through finished walls with black iron, a permit and patching can reach $2,500. Pipe costs only $11–$35 a foot installed, so most of any short-run quote is a licensed plumber's time, fittings, the shutoff valve and the pressure test. Per-foot pricing takes over on long runs and buried yard lines.
Prices verified November 2026 · Cross-referenced against 35+ American pricing sources · See methodology
Gas line cost by city
Typical gas line ranges, re-verified November 2026 across 35+ sources. Largest cities first.
Among the biggest metros, Los Angeles is the priciest at $1,000 and Riverside the least at $610.
Half of the 195 metros we price sit between $570 and $660.
| City | Typical range |
|---|---|
| New York, NY | $440–$2,200 per line |
| Los Angeles, CA | $450–$2,250 per line |
| Chicago, IL | $410–$2,050 per line |
| Dallas, TX | $310–$1,550 per line |
| Houston, TX | $310–$1,550 per line |
| Washington, DC | $350–$1,750 per line |
| Atlanta, GA | $340–$1,700 per line |
| Philadelphia, PA | $310–$1,550 per line |
| Miami, FL | $340–$1,700 per line |
| Phoenix, AZ | $300–$1,500 per line |
| Boston, MA | $400–$2,000 per line |
| San Francisco, CA | $410–$2,050 per line |
| Riverside, CA | $280–$1,400 per line |
| Detroit, MI | $330–$1,650 per line |
| Seattle, WA | $400–$2,000 per line |
| Minneapolis, MN | $350–$1,750 per line |
| San Diego, CA | $300–$1,500 per line |
| Tampa, FL | $300–$1,500 per line |
| Orange County, CA | $300–$1,500 per line |
| Denver, CO | $300–$1,500 per line |
| Oakland, CA | $300–$1,500 per line |
| Charlotte, NC | $300–$1,500 per line |
| Baltimore, MD | $300–$1,500 per line |
| St. Louis, MO | $300–$1,500 per line |
| Orlando, FL | $300–$1,500 per line |
| Brooklyn, NY | $350–$1,750 per line |
| San Antonio, TX | $290–$1,450 per line |
| Fort Worth, TX | $290–$1,450 per line |
| Austin, TX | $300–$1,500 per line |
| Portland, OR | $350–$1,750 per line |
| Sacramento, CA | $300–$1,500 per line |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $300–$1,500 per line |
| Las Vegas, NV | $290–$1,450 per line |
| Cincinnati, OH | $300–$1,500 per line |
| Kansas City, MO | $300–$1,500 per line |
| Columbus, OH | $300–$1,500 per line |
| Newark, NJ | $300–$1,500 per line |
| Nashville, TN | $350–$1,750 per line |
| Indianapolis, IN | $300–$1,500 per line |
| Cleveland, OH | $300–$1,500 per line |
| San Jose, CA | $390–$1,950 per line |
| Fort Lauderdale, FL | $300–$1,500 per line |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $280–$1,400 per line |
| Jacksonville, FL | $280–$1,400 per line |
| Providence, RI | $280–$1,400 per line |
| Milwaukee, WI | $300–$1,500 per line |
| Raleigh, NC | $300–$1,500 per line |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $270–$1,350 per line |
| West Palm Beach, FL | $280–$1,400 per line |
| New Orleans, LA | $300–$1,500 per line |
| Memphis, TN | $300–$1,500 per line |
| Richmond, VA | $300–$1,500 per line |
| Louisville, KY | $300–$1,500 per line |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $300–$1,500 per line |
| Hartford, CT | $280–$1,400 per line |
| Birmingham, AL | $280–$1,400 per line |
| Buffalo, NY | $280–$1,400 per line |
| Rochester, NY | $280–$1,400 per line |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $280–$1,400 per line |
| Tucson, AZ | $270–$1,350 per line |
| Honolulu, HI | $300–$1,500 per line |
| Tulsa, OK | $280–$1,400 per line |
| Fresno, CA | $310–$1,550 per line |
| Omaha, NE | $280–$1,400 per line |
| St. Petersburg, FL | $280–$1,400 per line |
| Worcester, MA | $260–$1,300 per line |
| Bridgeport, CT | $280–$1,400 per line |
| Greenville, SC | $260–$1,300 per line |
| Tacoma, WA | $280–$1,400 per line |
| Albuquerque, NM | $280–$1,400 per line |
| Bakersfield, CA | $260–$1,300 per line |
| Albany, NY | $280–$1,400 per line |
| Knoxville, TN | $280–$1,400 per line |
| McAllen, TX | $260–$1,300 per line |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $280–$1,400 per line |
| El Paso, TX | $260–$1,300 per line |
| Sarasota, FL | $260–$1,300 per line |
| New Haven, CT | $260–$1,300 per line |
| Columbia, SC | $280–$1,400 per line |
| Oxnard, CA | $260–$1,300 per line |
| Charleston, SC | $280–$1,400 per line |
| Dayton, OH | $260–$1,300 per line |
| Boise, ID | $250–$1,250 per line |
| Fort Myers, FL | $260–$1,300 per line |
| Stockton, CA | $260–$1,300 per line |
| Greensboro, NC | $260–$1,300 per line |
| Lakeland, FL | $260–$1,300 per line |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $260–$1,300 per line |
| Little Rock, AR | $260–$1,300 per line |
| Des Moines, IA | $260–$1,300 per line |
| Wilmington, DE | $260–$1,300 per line |
| Akron, OH | $260–$1,300 per line |
| Daytona Beach, FL | $260–$1,300 per line |
| Provo, UT | $260–$1,300 per line |
| Springfield, MA | $260–$1,300 per line |
| Ogden, UT | $260–$1,300 per line |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $260–$1,300 per line |
| Madison, WI | $260–$1,300 per line |
| Syracuse, NY | $260–$1,300 per line |
| Durham, NC | $280–$1,400 per line |
| Wichita, KS | $260–$1,300 per line |
| Toledo, OH | $260–$1,300 per line |
| Augusta, GA | $260–$1,300 per line |
| Palm Bay, FL | $260–$1,300 per line |
| Jackson, MS | $260–$1,300 per line |
| Harrisburg, PA | $260–$1,300 per line |
| Spokane, WA | $270–$1,350 per line |
| Chattanooga, TN | $260–$1,300 per line |
| Fayetteville, AR | $260–$1,300 per line |
| Scranton, PA | $260–$1,300 per line |
| Portland, ME | $260–$1,300 per line |
| Modesto, CA | $260–$1,300 per line |
| Lansing, MI | $260–$1,300 per line |
| Youngstown, OH | $260–$1,300 per line |
| Fayetteville, NC | $260–$1,300 per line |
| Lexington, KY | $260–$1,300 per line |
| Huntsville, AL | $260–$1,300 per line |
| Pensacola, FL | $260–$1,300 per line |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | $260–$1,300 per line |
| Mesa, AZ | $280–$1,400 per line |
| Reno, NV | $270–$1,350 per line |
| Springfield, MO | $260–$1,300 per line |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $260–$1,300 per line |
| Asheville, NC | $260–$1,300 per line |
| Killeen, TX | $260–$1,300 per line |
| Visalia, CA | $260–$1,300 per line |
| Lafayette, LA | $260–$1,300 per line |
| Long Beach, CA | $300–$1,500 per line |
| Santa Barbara, CA | $260–$1,300 per line |
| Salinas, CA | $260–$1,300 per line |
| Mobile, AL | $260–$1,300 per line |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $260–$1,300 per line |
| Manchester, NH | $260–$1,300 per line |
| Salem, OR | $260–$1,300 per line |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $260–$1,300 per line |
| Brownsville, TX | $260–$1,300 per line |
| Gulfport, MS | $260–$1,300 per line |
| Appleton, WI | $260–$1,300 per line |
| Savannah, GA | $260–$1,300 per line |
| Anchorage, AK | $260–$1,300 per line |
| Beaumont, TX | $260–$1,300 per line |
| Flint, MI | $260–$1,300 per line |
| Peoria, IL | $260–$1,300 per line |
| Canton, OH | $260–$1,300 per line |
| Arlington, TX | $280–$1,400 per line |
| Shreveport, LA | $260–$1,300 per line |
| Tallahassee, FL | $260–$1,300 per line |
| Montgomery, AL | $260–$1,300 per line |
| Trenton, NJ | $260–$1,300 per line |
| Eugene, OR | $260–$1,300 per line |
| Davenport, IA | $260–$1,300 per line |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $260–$1,300 per line |
| Fort Collins, CO | $260–$1,300 per line |
| Gainesville, FL | $260–$1,300 per line |
| Lincoln, NE | $260–$1,300 per line |
| Rockford, IL | $260–$1,300 per line |
| Lubbock, TX | $260–$1,300 per line |
| Columbus, GA | $260–$1,300 per line |
| Boulder, CO | $260–$1,300 per line |
| Green Bay, WI | $260–$1,300 per line |
| Evansville, IN | $260–$1,300 per line |
| South Bend, IN | $260–$1,300 per line |
| Roanoke, VA | $260–$1,300 per line |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $260–$1,300 per line |
| Wilmington, NC | $260–$1,300 per line |
| Stamford, CT | $280–$1,400 per line |
| Waco, TX | $260–$1,300 per line |
| Jersey City, NJ | $300–$1,500 per line |
| Duluth, MN | $260–$1,300 per line |
| Laredo, TX | $260–$1,300 per line |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $260–$1,300 per line |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $260–$1,300 per line |
| Amarillo, TX | $260–$1,300 per line |
| Erie, PA | $260–$1,300 per line |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $260–$1,300 per line |
| Fargo, ND | $260–$1,300 per line |
| Charleston, WV | $260–$1,300 per line |
| Norfolk, VA | $280–$1,400 per line |
| Macon, GA | $260–$1,300 per line |
| Champaign, IL | $260–$1,300 per line |
| Burlington, VT | $260–$1,300 per line |
| Topeka, KS | $260–$1,300 per line |
| Rochester, MN | $260–$1,300 per line |
| Athens, GA | $260–$1,300 per line |
| Las Cruces, NM | $260–$1,300 per line |
| Columbia, MO | $260–$1,300 per line |
| St. George, UT | $260–$1,300 per line |
| Hilo, HI | $260–$1,300 per line |
| Billings, MT | $280–$1,400 per line |
| Greenville, NC | $260–$1,300 per line |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $260–$1,300 per line |
| Santa Fe, NM | $260–$1,300 per line |
| Missoula, MT | $280–$1,400 per line |
| Cheyenne, WY | $260–$1,300 per line |
| Fairbanks, AK | $260–$1,300 per line |
Each city page has local rates by area, real-world gas line installation costs and a city-specific FAQ. Prices shown are the low end of the typical range, per line.
Alabama
- Birminghamfrom $280
- Huntsvillefrom $260
- Mobilefrom $260
- Montgomeryfrom $260
- Tuscaloosafrom $260
Arkansas
- Little Rockfrom $260
- Fayettevillefrom $260
California
- Los Angelesfrom $450
- San Franciscofrom $410
- Riversidefrom $280
- San Diegofrom $300
- Orange Countyfrom $300
- Oaklandfrom $300
- Sacramentofrom $300
- San Josefrom $390
- Fresnofrom $310
- Bakersfieldfrom $260
- Oxnardfrom $260
- Stocktonfrom $260
- Modestofrom $260
- Santa Rosafrom $260
- Visaliafrom $260
- Long Beachfrom $300
- Santa Barbarafrom $260
- Salinasfrom $260
Colorado
- Denverfrom $300
- Colorado Springsfrom $260
- Fort Collinsfrom $260
- Boulderfrom $260
Connecticut
- Hartfordfrom $280
- Bridgeportfrom $280
- New Havenfrom $260
- Stamfordfrom $280
Delaware
- Wilmingtonfrom $260
District of Columbia
- Washingtonfrom $350
Florida
- Miamifrom $340
- Tampafrom $300
- Orlandofrom $300
- Fort Lauderdalefrom $300
- Jacksonvillefrom $280
- West Palm Beachfrom $280
- St. Petersburgfrom $280
- Sarasotafrom $260
- Fort Myersfrom $260
- Lakelandfrom $260
- Daytona Beachfrom $260
- Palm Bayfrom $260
- Pensacolafrom $260
- Tallahasseefrom $260
- Gainesvillefrom $260
Georgia
Idaho
- Boisefrom $250
Indiana
- Indianapolisfrom $300
- Fort Waynefrom $260
- Evansvillefrom $260
- South Bendfrom $260
Iowa
- Des Moinesfrom $260
- Davenportfrom $260
- Cedar Rapidsfrom $260
Kentucky
- Louisvillefrom $300
- Lexingtonfrom $260
Louisiana
- New Orleansfrom $300
- Baton Rougefrom $280
- Lafayettefrom $260
- Shreveportfrom $260
Maine
- Portlandfrom $260
Maryland
- Baltimorefrom $300
Massachusetts
- Bostonfrom $400
- Worcesterfrom $260
- Springfieldfrom $260
Michigan
- Detroitfrom $330
- Grand Rapidsfrom $280
- Lansingfrom $260
- Flintfrom $260
- Ann Arborfrom $260
Minnesota
- Minneapolisfrom $350
- Duluthfrom $260
- Rochesterfrom $260
Mississippi
- Jacksonfrom $260
- Gulfportfrom $260
- Hattiesburgfrom $260
Missouri
- St. Louisfrom $300
- Kansas Cityfrom $300
- Springfieldfrom $260
- Columbiafrom $260
New Hampshire
- Manchesterfrom $260
New Jersey
- Newarkfrom $300
- Trentonfrom $260
- Jersey Cityfrom $300
- Atlantic Cityfrom $260
New Mexico
- Albuquerquefrom $280
- Las Crucesfrom $260
- Santa Fefrom $260
New York
North Carolina
- Charlottefrom $300
- Raleighfrom $300
- Greensborofrom $260
- Winston-Salemfrom $260
- Durhamfrom $280
- Fayettevillefrom $260
- Ashevillefrom $260
- Wilmingtonfrom $260
- Greenvillefrom $260
North Dakota
- Fargofrom $260
Ohio
- Cincinnatifrom $300
- Columbusfrom $300
- Clevelandfrom $300
- Daytonfrom $260
- Akronfrom $260
- Toledofrom $260
- Youngstownfrom $260
- Cantonfrom $260
Oklahoma
- Oklahoma Cityfrom $270
- Tulsafrom $280
Pennsylvania
- Philadelphiafrom $310
- Pittsburghfrom $300
- Harrisburgfrom $260
- Scrantonfrom $260
- Eriefrom $260
Rhode Island
- Providencefrom $280
South Carolina
- Greenvillefrom $260
- Columbiafrom $280
- Charlestonfrom $280
- Myrtle Beachfrom $260
South Dakota
- Sioux Fallsfrom $260
Tennessee
- Nashvillefrom $350
- Memphisfrom $300
- Knoxvillefrom $280
- Chattanoogafrom $260
Texas
- Dallasfrom $310
- Houstonfrom $310
- San Antoniofrom $290
- Fort Worthfrom $290
- Austinfrom $300
- McAllenfrom $260
- El Pasofrom $260
- Killeenfrom $260
- Corpus Christifrom $260
- Brownsvillefrom $260
- Beaumontfrom $260
- Arlingtonfrom $280
- Lubbockfrom $260
- Wacofrom $260
- Laredofrom $260
- Amarillofrom $260
Utah
- Salt Lake Cityfrom $300
- Provofrom $260
- Ogdenfrom $260
- St. Georgefrom $260
Vermont
- Burlingtonfrom $260
Virginia
- Virginia Beachfrom $280
- Richmondfrom $300
- Roanokefrom $260
- Norfolkfrom $280
West Virginia
- Charlestonfrom $260
Wyoming
- Cheyennefrom $260
Gas line prices, 2026
| Job | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| New gas line to one appliance (short run)per line | $300 | $650 | $1,500 |
| Gas plumber hourly rate/hr | $75 | $110 | $200 |
| Service call feeper visit | $75 | $150 | $275 |
| Gas range or cooktop hookup (existing line)per job | $125 | $225 | $450 |
| Gas wall oven hookup (existing line)per job | $150 | $275 | $600 |
| Gas dryer hookup (existing line)per job | $100 | $175 | $350 |
| Water heater gas connection (gas side only)per job | $125 | $250 | $500 |
| Gas stub-out or quick-connect outlet (e.g. for a grill)per outlet | $250 | $400 | $800 |
| Outdoor grill or fire pit gas lineper line | $400 | $900 | $2,000 |
| Standby generator gas lineper line | $500 | $1,200 | $3,000 |
| Garage or shop heater gas lineper line | $350 | $800 | $1,800 |
| New gas line run, 50+ ftper line | $900 | $1,800 | $4,000 |
| Black iron gas pipe, installedper foot | $15 | $22 | $35 |
| CSST flexible gas pipe, installedper foot | $11 | $17 | $25 |
| Underground polyethylene gas line with trenchingper foot | $20 | $30 | $50 |
| Vented gas fireplace insert or wall heater, installedinstalled | $1,500 | $3,000 | $5,500 |
| Gas leak detection and repairper job | $150 | $400 | $900 |
| Gas pressure test and inspectionper job | $75 | $150 | $400 |
| Gas shutoff valve replacementper valve | $150 | $300 | $650 |
| Seismic gas shutoff valve (California and quake zones)installed | $250 | $500 | $1,000 |
| CSST bonding to the electrical groundper home | $100 | $200 | $400 |
| Propane to natural gas conversion (2–3 appliances)per home | $700 | $1,800 | $4,000 |
| Gas meter relocation (utility + plumber)per job | $1,000 | $2,500 | $4,500 |
| Gas piping permitper job | $50 | $150 | $350 |
Prices verified November 2026 · Cross-referenced against 35+ American pricing sources · See methodology
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Black Iron vs CSST vs Polyethylene: Gas Pipe and Job Types Compared
CSST flexible pipe is usually the cheapest to install indoors at $11–$25 a foot; black iron runs $15–$35. Buried polyethylene costs $20–$50 a foot with trenching. Job prices below are for the whole line.
| Pipe or job type | Cost | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Black iron pipe | $15–$35/ft installed | Indoor runs in basements and exposed spots, and the main trunk line. Rigid, very durable, more labor to cut and thread. |
| CSST flexible gas pipe | $11–$25/ft installed | Snaking through walls, floors and attics with few fittings. Must be bonded to the home's electrical ground. |
| Copper tubing (where allowed) | $11–$21/ft installed | Some areas and utilities allow it for gas; many don't. Ask your plumber and inspector before choosing it. |
| Underground polyethylene (PE) | $20–$50/ft installed | Buried yard lines to a grill, pool heater, generator or detached garage. Outdoor and underground only, with a tracer wire. |
| Short run to one appliance (10–30 ft) | $300–$1,500 per line | A new range, dryer, water heater or fireplace near existing gas pipe. |
| Long run, 50+ ft | $900–$4,000 per line | Across the house, up to an attic furnace or out to a detached garage. |
| Outdoor grill or fire pit line | $400–$2,000 per line | Patios and outdoor kitchens. Often a buried PE run with a riser and shutoff. |
| Standby generator line | $500–$3,000 per line | Whole-home backup power. Needs bigger pipe and sometimes a utility meter upgrade. |
| Flexible appliance connector | $100–$350 per hookup | The last few feet from the shutoff valve to a range, dryer or water heater, fitted as part of the hookup. |
Most homes end up with a mix: black iron near the meter and where pipe is exposed, CSST through walls and ceilings, and polyethylene for buried yard lines. CSST has to be bonded to the home's electrical ground with at least a 6 AWG copper wire ($100–$400 if it isn't done already). Copper is allowed for gas in some areas and not others, so check locally.
Common Gas Line Jobs and What They Cost (2026)
A hookup on an existing valve takes 30 minutes to 2 hours and costs $100–$450. New lines take longer and cost more.
| Block or rate | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hook up a gas range or cooktop to an existing valve (1–2 hrs) | $125 | $225 | $450 |
| Hook up a gas dryer to an existing valve (about 1 hr) | $100 | $175 | $350 |
| Run a short new line to one appliance (2–4 hrs) | $300 | $650 | $1,500 |
| Run a new line of 50+ ft (1–2 days) | $900 | $1,800 | $4,000 |
| Add a grill or fire pit line (half day to 1 day) | $400 | $900 | $2,000 |
| Run a standby generator line (half day to 1 day) | $500 | $1,200 | $3,000 |
| Add a stub-out or quick-connect outlet (1–2 hrs) | $250 | $400 | $800 |
| Find and fix a gas leak (1–4 hrs) | $150 | $400 | $900 |
| Pressure test and inspection (1–2 hrs) | $75 | $150 | $400 |
| Replace a gas shutoff valve (about 1 hr) | $150 | $300 | $650 |
| Install a seismic gas shutoff valve (1–3 hrs) | $250 | $500 | $1,000 |
| Bond CSST to the electrical ground (1–2 hrs) | $100 | $200 | $400 |
| Convert 2–3 appliances from propane to natural gas (half day to 1 day) | $700 | $1,800 | $4,000 |
| Move a gas meter, utility and plumber (1–3 days) | $1,000 | $2,500 | $4,500 |
What moves these prices: how far the line runs, how easy the existing pipe is to reach, indoor vs buried, and the permit and test. Bundling several jobs into one visit saves a service fee ($75–$275) and often a second permit.
Run Gas to a New Range vs Switch to Induction vs Keep the Old Range
Running gas to a new range costs about $1,075–$3,600 all in, range included; switching to induction with a new 240V circuit about $1,280–$4,980, before any panel upgrade. Keeping a range that works costs nothing up front.
| Factor | New gas line + gas range | Induction range + new 240V circuit | Keep the old range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range price | $600–$1,300 | $1,000–$4,000 | $0 |
| Line or circuit, installed | $425–$1,950 (short line + hookup) | $250–$900 (dedicated 240V circuit) | $0 |
| Permit | $50–$350 gas permit | $30–$80 electrical permit | None |
| Possible extra | Bigger pipe or a meter check if gas use grows a lot | Panel upgrade $1,300–$4,000 if the panel is full | Repairs as it ages |
| Total, range included | $1,075–$3,600 | $1,280–$4,980 | $0 now |
| Who does the work | Licensed plumber or gas fitter | Licensed electrician | No one |
| Best for | Homes with gas nearby and cooks who want a flame | Homes without gas nearby, or with room in the panel | A range that still works well |
If gas pipe already sits behind the range, the gas side shrinks to a hookup ($125–$450) and gas is usually the cheaper switch. If there is no gas nearby, the totals overlap: induction ranges cost more, but a 240V circuit usually costs less than a new gas line, as long as the panel has room. Federal energy tax credits never covered cooking ranges; some states and utilities offer induction rebates, so check yours.
Permit, Inspection and Utility Fees for Gas Work
A gas permit typically costs $50–$350, and a standard pressure test $75–$150. Utility fees range from nothing to thousands of dollars, depending on whether you need a new service line or meter. Long Beach, CA, for example, charges a $100 minimum plumbing permit plus $16 per gas outlet (2025 schedule).
| Fee | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gas piping permit (city or county) | $50 | $150 | $350 |
| Standard pressure test | $75 | $100 | $150 |
| Extended 12–24 hour pressure test | $150 | $300 | $500 |
| Yearly gas safety check (optional) | $50 | $100 | $150 |
| Utility hookup to the gas main | $0 | $250 | $300 |
| Utility meter install | $0 | $300 | $425 |
| New service line from the street | $0 | $1,000 | $10,000 |
| Meter upgrade for a big new load (e.g. a generator) | $250 | $800 | $2,000 |
| Utility estimate fee to price a meter move | $0 | $72 | $78 |
Many utilities run a new service line free when the meter is within about 100 feet of the street, and set the meter at no charge; long or difficult services cost much more. Generator jobs often need a meter upgrade, which some utilities charge for, and some charge just to price a meter move (Washington Gas: $72 in DC and Maryland, $78 in Virginia). Ask your gas company before you commit, and call 811 (free) before anyone digs.
What affects gas line costs
How far the line runs
A short run to one appliance is $300–$1,500; a 50+ ft run $900–$4,000. Black iron costs $15–$35 a foot installed, CSST $11–$25.
Access to the existing pipe
Open basements and crawlspaces are quick. Slab homes, finished walls and ceilings mean drilling, fishing pipe and patching, which adds hours.
Indoor vs buried
Buried yard lines cost $20–$50 a foot with trenching, plus concrete or lawn repair. Code calls for at least 12 inches of cover in most cases.
Gas load and pipe size
Generators, pool heaters and tankless water heaters use a lot of gas and can need bigger pipe from the meter, and sometimes a utility meter upgrade. A generator line runs $500–$3,000.
Permits, testing and licensing
Gas work needs a licensed plumber or gas fitter, and usually a permit ($50–$350) and a pressure test before the gas goes on.
Your city
Labor drives the gap. Los Angeles and New York sit well above the US typical of $650; smaller metros in the South and Mountain West sit below it.
How to save on gas line
- Check for an existing valve.If a capped gas valve is already behind the appliance, you only need a hookup ($125–$450 for a range), not a new line.
- Bundle the work.One visit, one permit and one pressure test can cover a range, a dryer and a grill line. Each separate trip adds a $75–$275 service fee.
- Keep appliances close to the gas pipe.On longer runs each foot adds about $22 for black iron or $17 for CSST, installed.
- Get an itemized quote.The permit, the pressure test, CSST bonding and any wall or yard patching should be listed, not added later.
- Dig in the right season.Outdoor lines are cheapest when the ground is dry and unfrozen. Call 811 first; it's free.
- Get two quotes from licensed pros.Short-run prices spread from $300 to $1,500. Two written quotes is the easiest way to land near $650.
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Gas Line Cost by Number of Appliances
One appliance on a short run: $300–$1,500. Two or three appliances: $1,200–$3,000. Gas piping for a whole house with four or more appliances: $2,200–$7,500. A new gas service from the street plus a meter, where the utility charges for it: $2,000–$10,000.
Worked example: a kitchen remodel that moves a gas range 12 feet and adds a gas dryer on a shared branch is about $875 for the new range line and hookup, $175 for the dryer hookup and a $150 permit — about $1,200 all in, done in one visit.
Converting an all-electric house to gas for a furnace, water heater and range is a bigger job: whole-house piping runs $2,200–$7,500, and if the street has gas but the house has no service, the utility side can add $2,000–$10,000 unless the utility covers it.
What a gas line quote should include
A real gas line quote answers all of these. If it answers fewer than six, ask before you pay a deposit.
- Pipe type (black iron, CSST, polyethylene) and length
- The route the line takes and where walls or floors get opened
- Shutoff valve, sediment trap and appliance hookup
- Permit and inspection, and who pulls the permit
- Pressure test before the gas goes on
- CSST bonding to the electrical ground, if CSST is used
- Wall, ceiling, concrete or lawn patching
- For generators and big appliances: pipe size and any meter upgrade
- Labor warranty, start date, deposit and payment terms
Gas line cost: FAQ
How much does it cost to run a gas line?
$300–$1,500 for a short new line to one appliance, with $650 typical in 2026. A 50+ ft run costs $900–$4,000.
How much is a gas line per foot?
Installed, black iron runs $15–$35 a foot and CSST flexible pipe $11–$25. Buried polyethylene with trenching is $20–$50 a foot. Short jobs carry a minimum, so they don't price purely by the foot.
How much does it cost to hook up a gas stove?
$125–$450 on an existing gas valve. With a short new line, budget $425–$1,950 for the line and the hookup together.
What does a gas line to a grill or fire pit cost?
$400–$2,000, usually a buried line with risers and a shutoff. A quick-connect outlet where gas pipe already runs outside is $250–$800.
How much is a gas line for a standby generator?
$500–$3,000 for the line. Generators often need bigger pipe, and some need a utility meter upgrade.
How much does gas leak repair cost?
$150–$900 for a typical leak. Buried leaks with digging cost more. If you smell gas, leave first and call the gas utility or 911 from outside.
Do I need a permit to run a gas line?
In most US cities, yes. New gas piping needs a licensed plumber or gas fitter, a permit ($50–$350), a pressure test and usually an inspection.
Is CSST safe?
CSST is approved for gas piping when installed to the maker's instructions and bonded to the home's electrical ground with at least a 6 AWG copper wire. Bonding helps protect it from lightning damage.
How much does it cost to convert from propane to natural gas?
About $700–$4,000 for 2–3 appliances and the house piping, if the utility already serves your street. The service line can be free or cost more, depending on the utility.
What's the average gas line installation cost in 2026?
From the cost guides and price data we checked, the national typical is $650 for a short new line to one appliance, an estimated 2.5% above 2025.
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