Trusted local plumbing & heating — 25+ years of experience conroy.phr@gmail.com|24/7 Emergency Callouts HomeAboutServices Our WorkAreas We CoverReviewsBlogContact07863 789484Get a Free Quote - HomeServicesGas Cooker Installation # 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. Get a Free Quote07863 789484 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 1 ### Survey Existing gas supply assessed — bayonet location, pipe size, isolation valve fitted? Range cookers checked for adequate gas flow. 2 ### Old Cooker Removed Existing cooker safely disconnected; old supply capped properly if not being reused, or extended/rerouted where the new cooker location differs. 3 ### Connection Correct bayonet or rigid connection fitted, with appropriate hose type and length. Stability bracket fitted on bayonet installations as required. 4 ### Tightness Test Full gas tightness test of the installation including the new cooker connection — confirms no leaks anywhere on the system. 5 ### 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 ### svg]:rotate-180 text-left font-semibold text-foreground hover:text-accent hover:no-underline py-4" data-radix-collection-item="">Do I legally need a Gas Safe engineer to fit a gas cooker? ### svg]:rotate-180 text-left font-semibold text-foreground hover:text-accent hover:no-underline py-4" data-radix-collection-item="">Can you install range cookers? ### svg]:rotate-180 text-left font-semibold text-foreground hover:text-accent hover:no-underline py-4" data-radix-collection-item="">What if I'm changing from gas to electric (or vice versa)? ### svg]:rotate-180 text-left font-semibold text-foreground hover:text-accent hover:no-underline py-4" data-radix-collection-item="">Will you remove and take away my old cooker? ### svg]:rotate-180 text-left font-semibold text-foreground hover:text-accent hover:no-underline py-4" data-radix-collection-item="">Do you issue a certificate? 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. ### Related Services - Gas Engineer - Gas Safety Check - Gas Fire Servicing - Gas Safety Certificates ### Areas We Cover - Bolton - Manchester - Bury - Blackburn - Darwen - Chorley - Wigan - Preston - Salford - Oldham - Rochdale - Stockport - Warrington - Chester - Leigh ## Ready to Get ThisSorted Properly? Speak directly to Phil. No call centres, no scripts — just honest advice, fair pricing, and work you can rely on. 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