Cooktops are the focal point of most kitchens. The install affects how the unit cooks, how it cleans up over years of use, and how the kitchen feels visually. We install gas, electric, ceramic, and induction cooktops across Sydney for homeowners, renovators, and kitchen fitters.
What is involved
The four cooktop types share a common install sequence and diverge on the connection:
- Cutout. The benchtop opening is checked against the manufacturer’s template. Stone benchtops are cut by a stonemason in advance; laminate and timber we cut on the day.
- Airflow clearance. Every cooktop needs a minimum clearance below for cooling airflow. We verify the cabinetry has the right gap, especially under induction units which exhaust warm air downward.
- Connection (electric). Most electric, ceramic, and induction cooktops sit on a dedicated 20 A or 32 A circuit. We confirm the circuit, terminate the cable, and issue a certificate of electrical compliance.
- Connection (gas). See the dedicated gas cooktop installation page. Gas work is licensed separately and gets its own compliance paperwork.
- Seal and sign off. The unit is sealed to the benchtop, levelled, and tested through every burner or zone before we leave.
Why the install matters for induction
Induction cooktops are sensitive to airflow blockage. Most early-life induction failures we see (sensor overheats, power cut-outs, fan errors) come from an install that did not preserve the manufacturer’s airflow gap. The job we do on day one extends the unit’s life by years.
Brands we install
Miele, Bosch, Smeg, Fisher & Paykel, Westinghouse, Electrolux, ILVE, NEFF, Gaggenau, Asko, Whirlpool, Omega, Chef, Simpson. Premium European and mainstream global covered.
How it works
- Send us the brand, model, fuel type (gas, electric, ceramic, induction), and install address.
- We confirm an appointment. Same-week common for like-for-like; renovation-stage installs scheduled with your fitter.
- We install on the day. Cutout verified, unit fitted, sealed, connected, tested.
- You sign the compliance paperwork and we remove the packaging.
