How Much Does It Cost to Move a Gas Line? [2025 Data]

The cost to move a gas line ranges from $15 to $25 per linear foot, with an average cost of about $375 to $750 for the whole project. Prices ultimately depend on how far you need to move the gas line and your reason for moving it (for example, ensuring your home is up to code or installing new appliances). Here’s how much you might expect to pay to relocate a gas line.

Cost to Move a Gas Line per Linear Foot

It costs between $15 and $25 per linear foot to reroute a gas line, including both materials and labor. If you’re undergoing a major project, such as converting your stove from electric to gas or upgrading an older home, the cost of moving a gas line will likely be higher due to the job size. On the other hand, smaller projects like extending a gas line for a new appliance will come with a lower price tag.

Cost Factors for Moving a Gas Line

Let’s take a look at the main factors that affect the cost to move a gas line.

Materials

To move a gas line, you’ll need to purchase additional pipe materials. This involves knowing what type of gas piping to use, which is often based on your local requirements. These cost between $1 and $10 per linear foot. Here are the common pipe materials for gas lines:

Labor

You’ll also need to hire a local plumber to move the gas line. Labor costs an average of $75 to $100 per hour, although some master plumbers can charge as much as $200 per hour.

Location of Gas Lines

The cost of moving a gas line is impacted by its location. For example, kitchens and utility rooms tend to have more complex gas line configurations because of stoves, water heaters, furnaces, and other appliances. Moving a gas line in these areas requires navigating around existing plumbing, electrical, or structural components, increasing the total labor and cost. 

Whether the gas lines are interior or exterior also matters. Interior gas line installation involves cutting into floors or walls, removing materials like drywall or tiles, and ensuring that the new line is safely installed within the house’s structure. All of this extra prep adds to higher costs. Exterior gas lines may involve some intensive prep work, like digging trenches, but they’re often less invasive to move.

Distance

The distance between the current gas line location and the new destination can also impact costs. Longer distances require more materials, additional labor hours for installation, and potentially more permits. Complex routes (like those with many turns) will also be more expensive. If you’re estimating cost based on distance, expect to pay around $15 to $25 per linear foot. 

Pipeline Size and Length

Naturally, longer distances require more pipeline, which will increase labor and material costs. The size (diameter) of a gas line also impacts the cost. Larger diameter pipes are more expensive than smaller ones, and installing them can be more labor-intensive. 

Site Conditions

Installing gas lines can get tricky when professionals encounter tight, hard-to-reach spaces. For example, they might need to work inside a cramped crawl space or snake a line behind a finished wall. These difficult conditions can increase the overall cost of the project. Along those lines, outdoor obstructions like trees, rocks, or concrete require more effort, leading to higher costs.  

Permits

You will likely need a permit to move a gas line. Not having the proper paperwork in place beforehand can delay your project and result in possible fines. Permits for gas line relocation can cost $50 to $200, depending on the municipality. 

Excavation

Are you running an underground gas line? This often involves hiring an additional pro to excavate land, and possibly conduct restorative landscaping tasks. Excavating land to dig a trench costs $50 to $200 per cubic yard. Once your gas line is set up, you may need a local landscaper to redo parts of your yard or patio damaged by digging for an additional cost of $1,500 to $5,000.

DIY Gas Line Relocation vs. Hiring a Pro

You should never attempt to move a gas line yourself—this job should always be handled by a qualified professional. Natural gas is dangerous and highly flammable, and it can be difficult to detect without proper training. 

With this in mind, it’s especially important to work with a professional who is familiar with gas line installations. An experienced plumber can ensure that you and your home are safe and that the project is completed correctly. You should get in touch with a gas plumber near you to discuss your options. Most plumbers will cap the gas line before moving it.

How You Can Save Money While Moving Gas Lines

Moving a gas line is a complex project that always requires a professional. Even so, there are ways to minimize costs, including the following:

• Get quotes from at least three pros to compare prices. Don't automatically choose the lowest bid, which could indicate a lack of experience or subpar materials. 

• Schedule during a plumber’s off-season (like late winter or early spring) for better rates.

• Consider bundling other plumbing work at the same time.

• Ensure your contractor is planning the most straightforward route, avoiding unnecessary bends and turns, which may become costly.

• You should never move a gas line yourself, but you may be able to tackle some prep work, such as ensuring the installation area is clear.

• You also might handle cosmetic repairs yourself after the gas line is moved, such as repairing drywall and painting it. 

How Angi Gets Its Cost Data

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