A cooktop is an integral part of the kitchen, and when you want one in your house, you can choose between gas and electric cooktops.
A lot of different factors can affect the cost of cooktop installation. The first factor is the type of cooktop you want i.e. gas or electric. Other factors that can increase or decrease the costs for you include cooktop with or without an oven, number of burners, the complexity of the task, difficulty in removing the old installation, etc.
Your costs can also vary depending on the installers you choose. A well-known company with a premium finish will always cost you more than installations from lesser-known companies.
Cooktop installation: electric cooktop.
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Item
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Unit cost
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Quantity
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Line Cost
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|---|---|---|---|
| Electric cooktop | $325-$712 | 1 | $325-$712 |
| Labor | $134-$218 | 2 hours | $134-$218 |
| Supplies and trims | 1 | $8 | $9 |
| Appliance removal | 1 hour | $18 - $20 | $100 |
| Disposal of debris | 1 | $14 | $16-$20 |
| Total Costs | $484-$1,059 |
Other considerations and costs
- Type of burners, fitting of new appliances within the existing cutouts, etc. can also affect your costs.
- Costs can vary depending on the company you choose.
- Your cooktop installation does not include asbestos and lead testing.
- Supplies, materials and sales taxes are not included in the costs too.
- Initial inspections can also add to your final costs.
DIY considerations
- Cooktop installation requires very precise measurements. Even the slightest miscalculations can make installation impossible.
- A newer and larger sized cooktop will require cutting of the materials that can be difficult for DIY projects.
- Extreme care with electric components is required.
References
- Craftsman Estimator Costbook, complete series year 2019.
- Latest prices found on Home Depot and other vendor Web sites.
- Literature review of DIY Web sites.