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Yep - I consider Corky to be a friend (and a good poster) and did not want to lead her astray with a low ball estimate that would later shock her. I can see lots of minor deviations that would quickly push this job from $500 to $1000.

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Yep. Something like mine, where you cut a pipe, add a T, and run a new pipe, then run a flex hose through the cabinet floor would be a quick and easy job. Materials are probably under $100.

I just looked online, and HD now has a 3/4" x 25' flex line for $75. Definitely pricier than steel pipe, but it would be a one stop shop for someone that has a short run like mine and has to go up through a floor or behind a wall.

Mainly what you're paying a plumber for in this is time and ease of mind. I'm probably going to drop a gas range in at some point. I'll just get them to come out and do the hookups for me. I have a great contractor who is reasonable. Anyone with a 50+ year old house like mine should be very handy or have someone they trust. I try to do as much as I can by myself. But I'm not messing around with gas.