How much does it cost to install or extend a gas line for a kitchen range in New Brunswick?

Installing or extending a gas line for a kitchen range in New Brunswick typically costs $500-$2,500, depending on the distance from your existing gas meter and whether you need to run the line through finished walls or basement/crawl space access.

The cost breaks down into several components. Basic gas line extension from an existing basement line to a kitchen range location runs $500-$1,200 if there's easy access through an unfinished basement or crawl space. However, if the line needs to run through finished walls, around obstacles, or requires extensive drywall patching afterward, costs can reach $1,500-$2,500. The gas line itself uses black iron pipe or flexible CSST (corrugated stainless steel tubing) — CSST is faster to install and costs less in labour.

Distance is the biggest cost factor. Running a line 10-15 feet from an existing basement connection is straightforward. But if your gas meter is on the opposite side of the house from your kitchen, or you're switching from electric to gas and need a completely new service line from the street, costs jump significantly. New gas service installation from the street to your home runs $1,500-$4,000, plus the interior line work.

In New Brunswick's older housing stock, many homes built before 1980 don't have existing gas lines, especially in rural areas where propane is more common than natural gas. Propane line installation follows similar pricing but requires a tank connection rather than utility meter connection. Maritime Electric and Enbridge Gas serve different regions of NB — check availability in your area before planning a gas range upgrade.

Permit and inspection requirements add $75-$150 to the project cost. All gas line work in New Brunswick requires a licensed gas fitter — this isn't DIY work. The installation must pass inspection before your gas utility will turn on service. Labour rates for licensed gas fitters in NB run $80-$120 per hour, and most kitchen gas line jobs take 3-6 hours depending on complexity.

Timing considerations matter in New Brunswick's renovation season. Gas fitters are busiest during kitchen renovation season (May through October), so book early or consider winter installation for better availability. If you're doing a full kitchen renovation, coordinate gas line rough-in with your electrical and plumbing work to minimize wall opening and patching.

Additional costs to budget for include drywall repair and repainting if walls need opening ($200-$500), and potential electrical work if you're removing an old electric range circuit. Some contractors include minor wall patching in their quote, others charge separately.

Need help finding a licensed gas fitter for your kitchen project? New Brunswick Kitchens can match you with qualified contractors who handle gas line installation as part of kitchen renovations.