How Much Does It Cost to Install a Gas Line? [2024 Data]

Normal range: $260 - $820

Running a natural gas line to your typically costs around $540, and most homeowners see totals that fall between $260 and $820.

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Ginny Bartolone
Written by Ginny Bartolone
Contributing Writer
Updated March 22, 2024
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Whether you're adding new gas appliances, upgrading from electric to gas, or increasing the number of gas lines at your home, you’ll want to know the costs and considerations involved in gas line installation. While prices range from $120 to $1,350, most homeowners spend between $260 and $820 on gas line installation costs. Read on for more details about what to expect when you’re budgeting for a new line.

See the price range for installing a natural gas line:
How we get this data
Normal range for U.S.
$260 - $820
  • Average
  • $540
  • Low end
  • $120
  • high end
  • $1,350
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Home Much Does Underground Gas Line Installation Cost by Linear Foot?

A gas line costs $15 and $25 per linear foot, depending on the complexity of your property’s terrain and layout. Several turns will cost more because each pipe requires measuring, cutting, and threading. Digging under concrete and landscaping increases the price.

Cost to Install a Gas Line by Location

Urban gas line installation is usually more expensive because it often needs a horizontal directional drilling technique that uses bore paths instead of trenches to get under road structures.

Here's a look at what people around the country pay on average for underground gas line installation:

LocationAverage Cost
Nevada$502
North Carolina$508
Connecticut$542
Florida$552
Ohio$599
Colorado$600
Virginia$627
New York$690
Texas$753
California$956

Gas Line Installation: Cost Breakdown

Gas line installation breaks down to material, labor fees, and permits.

Project CostPrice
Plumbing Labor$45–$200 per hour
Materials$1–$10 per foot
Trenching$4–$12 per foot
New gas meter installation$300–$600
Permits$100–$300

The complexity of the project will influence your costs. For instance, deeper trenching work will take longer and cost more labor fees. 

Some code requirements call for a gas line pressure test to detect leaks via pressure drops. Standard tests cost between $75 and $150. However, some local codes call for 12-hour or 24-hour testing that can cost as much as $500.

Gas Line Installation Cost by Materials

Materials to install or repair a gas line cost $1 to $9 per linear foot. This includes connectors, fittings, piping, and mounting hardware. Costs vary depending on the type and diameter of the pipe, the number of turns in the line, and whether its location is underground, interior, or exterior. Piping types include stainless steel, PVC, polyethylene, galvanized steel, iron, and copper. 

Iron, galvanized steel, and stainless steel are the most common materials.

MaterialCost Per Linear Foot
Iron$5–$9
Stainless Steel$2–$5
Galvanize Steel$2–$9
High-density polyethylene (HDPE)$1–$2
PVC$0.2–$2
Copper$1–$3

Does Using Natural Gas vs. Propane Impact Installation Costs?

The type of gas you use will not significantly impact the cost to install a gas line. However, natural gas is generally less expensive than propane. Additionally, the type of gas may affect the type of pipe material. You will also need to install new pipes when making the switch from natural gas to propane and vice versa.

If you’re currently leasing a propane tank, your lease agreement may include a hookup price of about $75. The cost to buy and install your own propane tank is $400 to $2,800.

Otherwise, you can lease a tank from your local gas company for $50 to $200 per year, or free with a minimum annual gas purchase.

Cost to Install a Gas Line by Appliance

Installation and material costs vary based on where you're connecting your gas line. The length of the pipe, access to the area, and local building codes will naturally sway the cost.

Cost to Install Gas Line for Kitchen Range or Stove

A gas line with its valve in a kitchen
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Installing a gas line for your kitchen range or stove will cost around $20 per linear foot. For example, the average length of piping needed to connect the kitchen to the main gas supply is 30 feet, so most homeowners end up spending around $600 for a true chef's experience.

Cost to Install Gas Line to Outdoor Grill and Fire Pit

An outdoor kitchen with a gas line connected to a grill
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The cost to run a gas line to an outdoor BBQ runs between $20 and $25 per linear foot for flexible tubing to go under a deck or yard. You’ll also want to keep in mind that outdoor fire pits should be at least 10 feet away from a home for fire safety.

Dryer and Water Heater Gas Line Costs

Adding a gas line for these essential appliances usually costs $20 per linear foot. The motivation for paying the money to have an appliance like a dryer hooked into natural gas is that gas dryers are more efficient than electric dryers. You'll generally pay more up-front for the gas dryer unit than an electric dryer to access those cost savings in your monthly utility bill.

Gas Fireplace Costs

Expect to pay $15 to $25 per linear foot to make things cozy with your new gas-powered fireplace. The overall cost to convert a wood fireplace to gas averages around $3,000.

Gas Line Costs for Furnace and Pool Heater

It's about $20 per linear foot when adding a line to a gas furnace or pool heater. In total, you'll pay between $350 and $2,100 for the cost of gas line installation of a pool heater.

Additional Factors That Impact the Cost to Run a Gas Line

Whenever you work with something as complex as power lines and pipework, there will be costs beyond basic labor and materials. Laying a new pipe will trigger other projects such as landscaping or floorboard replacements. You will also typically need to call an inspector to ensure the work is correctly installed.

Inspection

An inspection is required and costs $50 to $75, or up to $300 in some regions. Inspect your gas system annually for rust and ensure your meter works correctly.

Landscaping Costs

Trenching to bury a gas line ranges from $300 to $10,000, depending on your landscaping. Landscapers charge about $50 to $100 per hour.

Repairs to Concrete, Drywall, or Flooring

The cost to repair a gas line ranges from $15 to $25 per linear foot. However, budget $75 to $125 per cubic yard for concrete work and $270 to $760 for the cost of drywall repairs. The cost to repair floors is $2 to $30 per square foot.

Cost to Move a Gas Line

At $15 to $25 per linear foot on average, the cost to move a gas line is comparable to the cost to install a new one. You may need to move a line if you’re rearranging your appliances during a renovation. For example, if the gas line for your stove is old or your appliances require wider pipes, you may need to replace the line with a new one.

Gas Line Leak Repair Costs

Gas leaks smell like rotten eggs due to sulfur additives included to alert you to the problem. If you notice the smell, or if you hear hissing or see a white cloud near your gas line, turn your gas off immediately and call your gas company’s emergency number. Minor leaks cost less to repair than the cost of installing a brand-new gas line, which averages $540.

Leak repair costs vary depending on the type of piping and the location of the leak:

  • At the junction behind a stove: $120–$250

  • Behind a wall or in a crawl space (repair includes drywall costs): $270–$760

  • In a buried line (repair includes excavation and landscaping): $1,500–$5,000

DIY Gas Line Installation vs. Hiring a Pro

Installing a gas line—or other new utilities—isn't a beginner DIY project. While you technically may be permitted to run your own line in some jurisdictions, it's not recommended unless you have experience. Installing your own line typically requires a permit, coordination with the gas company, and an inspection. Hiring a plumber near you specializing in gas piping is a much more straightforward process.

If you're looking to save a little money on your project, consider doing some of the project prep work by digging the trenches needed for the new piping. Just be sure to have your city or utility company representative flag the yard before digging so that you don’t inadvertently hit a buried line when you begin the project.

Frequently Asked Questions

If you're connecting your gas line to appliances, the pro doing the work may recommend flexible corrugated stainless-steel tubing (CCST). Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) with high-density polyethylene (HDPE) is another commonly used material for residential pipes that is relatively inexpensive. Ultimately, you'll need to find out what is permitted based on the code requirements in your area.

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Ginny Bartolone
Written by Ginny Bartolone
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For the past ten years, Ginny Bartolone has encouraged readers to enhance their DIY skills in a wide range of home and lifestyle topics.
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