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.
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
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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