PLUMBING

Gas Line Installation Cost: Per Linear Foot in 2026

Estimate gas line installation cost per linear foot — with the free plumbing calculator.

Adding a gas line powers a stove, dryer, fireplace or tankless water heater — but it's a licensed-only job. Here's the real 2026 cost per linear foot.

THE SHORT ANSWER

The short answer

Gas line installation runs $15–$50 per linear foot in 2026 ($268–$841 for a typical appliance hookup). Running a new line into the house runs $615–$2,248. Outdoor appliances run $473–$1,609. A licensed plumber is required.

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What it costs

A simple appliance hookup (stove, dryer) runs $268–$841. New interior runs run $15–$35 per linear foot. New runs with trenching or difficult access run $35–$50+. The permit and inspection add $50–$200.

  • Appliance hookup: $268–$841
  • Interior runs: $15–$35 per linear ft
  • Complex runs: $35–$50+ per linear ft
  • New line into house: $615–$2,248
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Why it's a licensed-only job

Gas leaks are explosive and carbon monoxide is deadly — no state allows unlicensed gas work. A licensed plumber pulls the permit and the inspector verifies pressure tests. This is one repair where DIY is never the answer.

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40-75 gal electric or gas tank price

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40-75 gal electric or gas tank price

Plumber labor to install and connect

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Plumber labor to install and connect

Haul-away and disposal of the old unit

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Haul-away and disposal of the old unit
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CALCULATED RESULTUSD
Total replacement cost$1,300.00
Unit$900.00
Installation$300.00
Disposal$100.00
Total cost$1,300.00
FORMULA USED$900.00 + $300.00 + $100.00 = $1,300.00
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