Gas Cooker Installation& Range CookersBolton & Manchester
Safe and compliant gas cooker installation by a Gas Safe registered engineer. Flexible hose fitting, leak testing and commissioning included. Old supplies capped off and pipework rerouted where required.
Gas Safe • Leak-tested • Certificated • Old supplies capped
25+ Years
Experience
Freestanding & Range
Cooker Types
Supply & Test
Service
Gas Safe
Registration
Issued
Certificate
Gas Cooker Installation — Done Legally and Safely
Connecting a gas cooker is, by law, work that only a Gas Safe registered engineer may carry out. The connection itself looks simple — flexible hose, bayonet — but the testing that should accompany it (gas tightness, flame supervision, stability) is what makes it safe.
We install freestanding cookers and full-width range cookers, supply and fit the correct bayonet or rigid connection, leak-test the full installation, and check flame condition on every burner. Where pipework needs extending, rerouting or upgrading (common with range cooker installations), we handle that too.
Old cooker supplies are capped off properly when removed — never just disconnected. Every installation comes with a written commissioning certificate.
Real Work Examples
Why DIY or 'Cash Job' Cooker Installations Are Risky
A surprising number of gas cooker incidents trace back to non-Gas-Safe installations — usually a friend, a handyman, or the customer themselves connecting a new cooker without proper leak testing or pipe sizing checks. The cost saving is rarely worth the risk.
- By law, only Gas Safe registered engineers may connect or disconnect gas cookers
- Wrong hose length or routing risks fire if the cooker is pushed against the wall
- Skipping the tightness test means undetectable slow leaks may develop
- Range cookers often need larger-bore gas supplies — fitting to undersized pipework starves the burners
- Old supplies left uncapped after appliance removal are a serious fire and explosion risk
Our Process
Survey
Existing gas supply assessed — bayonet location, pipe size, isolation valve fitted? Range cookers checked for adequate gas flow.
Old Cooker Removed
Existing cooker safely disconnected; old supply capped properly if not being reused, or extended/rerouted where the new cooker location differs.
Connection
Correct bayonet or rigid connection fitted, with appropriate hose type and length. Stability bracket fitted on bayonet installations as required.
Tightness Test
Full gas tightness test of the installation including the new cooker connection — confirms no leaks anywhere on the system.
Commissioning
Each burner tested for flame condition, flame supervision device operation confirmed, oven and grill checked, certificate issued.
Why Choose Conroy
Gas Safe Registered
All cooker work carried out legally by a Gas Safe registered engineer with current ID card.
Range Cooker Capable
Larger range cookers (Rangemaster, Falcon, Stoves) installed including upgraded pipework where needed.
Bayonet or Rigid
Standard bayonet fitting for freestanding cookers; rigid pipework for built-in or fixed installations.
Old Supply Capped
Old or unused gas points capped off safely — not just disconnected and left.
Leak-Tested
Full tightness test of the entire installation confirms no leaks before we leave.
Written Certificate
Commissioning certificate issued for your records, useful for warranty and home insurance.
Technical Detail
Bayonet vs Rigid
Bayonet connections allow the cooker to be pulled out for cleaning behind. They use a flexible hose and a wall-mounted bayonet socket with isolation. Rigid connections are used for built-in cookers or where bayonet isn't practical.
Hose Length & Routing
Flexible hoses must be the correct length (usually 1m) and routed to avoid pinching, kinking or contact with hot surfaces. We check this carefully — most issues we find on existing cookers relate to hose routing.
Stability Brackets
Freestanding cookers must have a stability bracket or chain to prevent tipping if children climb on the open oven door. We fit these as standard on every freestanding installation.
Range Cookers and Pipe Sizing
High-output range cookers (60kW+) need 22mm gas supply minimum to avoid pressure drop. Many older installations have 15mm pipework which starves the burners — we upgrade where required.
Old Gas Points
Disused gas supplies (old back boilers, removed gas fires) must be properly capped at the meter or last accessible point. We come across uncapped points regularly — they're a serious risk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Looking for something else? Phil also covers 24/7 emergency plumbing, full boiler installation and boiler repairs, annual boiler servicing, central heating installation, power flushing, leak detection and landlord gas safety certificates (CP12). Browse the full list on our services page or see recent jobs and customer reviews.
Based in Bolton, we work across Bolton, Manchester, Bury, Blackburn, Chorley, Wigan, Preston and Salford. See all areas we cover, learn more about Phil Conroy, or get in touch for a free quote.
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