TL;DR — Electric Cooker Installation Cost At A Glance
- Labour to install an electric cooker is typically £80–£250 inc VAT, with a like-for-like swap around £150, rising to £150–£300 in London and the South East.
- Retailer "fit as delivered" services often cost £60–£150, but usually only cover a straightforward plug-in swap.
- The cooker type is the biggest labour driver — a freestanding plug-in model is cheapest; a built-in double oven or range cooker costs more.
- The appliance itself ranges from £250 for a budget freestanding cooker to £2,500+ for a premium range cooker.
- Hardwired cookers on a dedicated circuit are electrical work and, in England and Wales, may be notifiable under Part P — use a qualified, registered installer.
- Get a fixed price covering removal of the old cooker, fitting, testing and disposal so there are no surprises.
Get a fixed price for electric cooker installation — check prices and book online or arrange a visit from a vetted, insured installer.
How Much Does Electric Cooker Installation Cost In 2026?
Installing an electric cooker in the UK costs £80–£250 inc VAT in labour, with a like-for-like replacement around £150. In London and the South East, expect £150–£300. A retailer fitting service booked with a new appliance often lands at £60–£150, though these typically cover only a simple plug-in swap and may exclude disconnecting a hardwired unit, altering the connection, or taking the old cooker away.
The total you pay depends on two things: the labour to fit and test the cooker, and — if you are buying new — the price of the appliance itself. A freestanding cooker that plugs into a standard socket is the quickest and cheapest to fit. A built-in oven, double oven or range cooker takes more time to remove, position and connect, and a hardwired cooker connected to a dedicated cooker circuit is electrical work that must be done and tested correctly.
Here is what the labour to install an electric cooker typically costs across the UK, by cooker type:
| Cooker type | Rest of UK | London & South East |
|---|---|---|
| Freestanding electric cooker (like-for-like) | £80–£120 | £100–£150 |
| Built-in single oven | £90–£130 | £110–£160 |
| Built-in double oven | £120–£180 | £150–£200 |
| Range cooker | £150–£250 | £180–£300 |
Figures are labour only, include VAT, and reflect 2026 market rates. Your exact price depends on the cooker type, the connection and your postcode — get a fixed quote here.
Electric Cooker Cost By Type
If you are also buying the appliance, that is usually the largest part of the overall spend. These are typical prices for the cooker itself, before fitting:
| Cooker type | Typical price (inc VAT) |
|---|---|
| Budget freestanding cooker | £250–£400 |
| Mid-range freestanding cooker | £400–£700 |
| Built-in single oven | £200–£500 |
| Built-in double oven | £400–£900 |
| Mid-range range cooker | £800–£1,500 |
| Premium range cooker | £1,500–£2,500+ |
Add the labour from the first table to the appliance price to gauge your all-in cost. As a worked example, a mid-range freestanding cooker (say £500) with a like-for-like fit (around £100) comes to roughly £600 all-in outside London.
Repair Or Replace? When A New Cooker Makes Sense
If your existing cooker has failed, it is worth checking whether a repair is the cheaper route before committing to a new appliance and installation. As a rule of thumb, if a repair would cost more than half the price of a comparable new cooker — and the appliance is already 7–8 years old — replacement is usually the better value, since an older cooker may develop further faults. For an inexpensive fault such as a heating element or thermostat on a newer cooker, a repair almost always wins. See the oven and cooker repair cost guide for repair prices to compare against.
What Affects The Cost Of Cooker Installation?
Several factors decide where you land in the ranges above.
1. The Cooker Type
The main labour driver. A freestanding plug-in cooker is quick; built-in ovens, double ovens and heavy range cookers take longer to position and connect.
2. The Electrical Connection
A cooker that plugs into an existing socket is simple. A hardwired cooker on a dedicated cooker circuit must be disconnected and reconnected correctly, tested, and — in England and Wales — may be notifiable under Part P of the Building Regulations. If a new circuit, cooker point or isolation switch is needed, that adds cost.
3. Removal And Disposal Of The Old Cooker
Taking away and responsibly disposing of the old appliance is often an added charge (or a retailer add-on). Confirm whether it is included.
4. Your Location
London and the South East run roughly 15–30% higher than the North of England, Wales and Scotland, because of higher labour and travel costs.
5. Kitchen Access And Cabinetry
Tight spaces, awkward access, or built-in units that need adjusting to fit the new appliance all add labour time compared with a clear like-for-like swap.
6. Retailer Fit Vs Independent Installer
Retailer "fit as delivered" packages are convenient and often cheaper for a basic swap, but frequently exclude hardwired connections, cabinetry changes and disposal. An independent installer can handle the whole job in one visit.
What's Included — And What's Not
| Typically included in an installation quote | Usually charged separately |
|---|---|
| Positioning and levelling the new cooker | The cooker itself (unless supplied as part of a package) |
| Connecting to an existing, suitable supply (socket or cooker point) | New wiring, a cooker circuit, cooker point or isolation switch |
| Testing that the appliance works safely | Removal and disposal of the old appliance |
| Basic advice on first use | Cabinetry alterations to fit a different-sized cooker |
| Any building or electrical work needed to bring the connection up to standard |
Ask for a fixed, itemised quote that spells out removal, disposal and any electrical work, so the final bill matches what you were quoted.
Can You Do It Yourself?
If your cooker simply plugs into a standard 13A socket (many freestanding models do), swapping it yourself is realistic — position it, level it, plug it in and test it. That is the one clear DIY case.
A cooker connected to a dedicated cooker circuit is a different matter. Most electric cookers draw too much power for a plug and are hardwired to a cooker point via an isolation switch. Connecting or altering that circuit is electrical work; in England and Wales it can be notifiable under Part P, and getting it wrong risks fire or electric shock. This should be done by a qualified, registered electrician or a competent installer who can test and certify the work. When you are not sure which type you have, or the job involves anything beyond a plug, book a professional — it protects your safety and your home insurance.
How To Save Money On Cooker Installation
- Choose like-for-like where possible — matching the new cooker's size and connection to the old one avoids extra electrical or cabinetry work.
- Get a fixed, all-in price covering fitting, testing and disposal rather than paying separately as issues arise.
- Compare retailer fit against an independent installer — the retailer option is cheaper for a simple swap, but an installer may be better value once disposal and hardwiring are included.
- Have the old cooker disconnected and pulled out ready, if it is safe to do so, to save time on the day.
- Book fitting and delivery together so the new appliance is installed in one visit.
- Bundle jobs — if you are also fitting a cooker hood, arranging both at once can save a second call-out.
How To Hire A Good Cooker Installer
Choose an installer who is insured and, for any hardwired or circuit work, qualified and registered to carry out and certify electrical work (for example, a Part P competent-person scheme member in England and Wales). Ask for a written, fixed quote, confirm what is included — removal, disposal, testing — and check reviews before booking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How Much Does It Cost To Install An Electric Cooker In The UK?
Labour is typically £80–£250 inc VAT, with a like-for-like swap around £150, rising to £150–£300 in London. A retailer fitting service is often £60–£150 for a straightforward plug-in swap.
How Much Does It Cost To Install A Freestanding Vs Built-In Cooker?
A freestanding electric cooker costs £80–£120 to fit outside London, while a built-in single oven is £90–£130, a double oven £120–£180, and a range cooker £150–£250. Built-in and range models take more time to position and connect.
Does An Electric Cooker Need An Electrician To Install?
If it plugs into a standard socket, it does not. But a cooker hardwired to a dedicated cooker circuit is electrical work and, in England and Wales, can be notifiable under Part P — that should be done by a qualified, registered installer who can test and certify it.
How Long Does It Take To Install An Electric Cooker?
A like-for-like freestanding swap takes under an hour. A built-in oven, double oven or range cooker, or a job needing electrical work, can take one to three hours.
Is It Cheaper To Use The Retailer's Fitting Service?
For a simple plug-in swap, retailer fitting is often the cheapest option. It can work out dearer once you add disposal of the old cooker, a hardwired connection, or cabinetry changes, which are frequently excluded — compare an all-in installer quote.
Should A Faulty Cooker Be Repaired Or Replaced?
If a repair would cost more than half the price of a comparable new cooker, and the appliance is 7–8 years or older, replacing it is usually better value. For cheaper faults on a newer cooker, a repair is the smarter spend.
Is Removal Of The Old Cooker Included?
Not always. Removal and responsible disposal are often an added charge or a retailer add-on. Always confirm whether they are in the quote before booking.
Sources (market research, 2026): Housekeep, Checkatrade, MyBuilder, MyJobQuote and regional appliance-installation providers. All prices are indicative market ranges and should be verified against Fantastic Services' live pricing before publication.
