Retrofit/add natural gas to existing home?

[Stimpy]

I'm looking to convert to a gas range. Other stuff might come later but everything else is new. Teco (gas utility) will install a meter for free and a plumbing contractor is coming to quote at the end of next month. I have no idea what to expect. If gas lines can run thru the attic, it should be an easy install. I'll also need a venting hood installed. What pricing should I expect (I'm guessing $1,000 for the plumbing and $500 for a roofer)? What should I be aware of in researching this? What can I do myself that wouldn't cause my insurance company to give me grief- I assume plumbing and roof work needs to be done by pros?

There's also rebates offered from Teco... I know nothing about dealing with rebates. Are these good?
Cooking: $300
Drier: $200
Furnace $725
water heater (tank/ energy star tank/ tankless): $550/ $650/ $700

 

[user 4883]

you haven't mentioned how long a run for the gas lines.
roofers are not cheap, double it.

 

[Stimpy]

Around 30’ horizontal distance from the range wall to outside wall plus 12’ ceilings if that matters.

 

[Snoonyb]

Do some research, because there may well be contractors for gas servicing appliance service and installation, that also have experience in installing roof-jacks, which are, in fact, a typical DIY.

Is there an existing elec. outlet to power the hood.

 

[Stimpy]

I contacted 4 gas installers recommended by Teco… and only one replied. Will see what they offer. There’s an electric outlet for the over-range microwave. I’d do the roof myself but want to run it by insurance first. That seems like something they’d use to deny a claim of something ever happened.

 

[Snoonyb]

I'd try some independents, from past experience.
Is the MW recep. on a separate circuit?

 

[Stimpy]

I'd try some independents, from past experience.
Is the MW recep. on a separate circuit?

Independent contractors? I guess this guy is. No idea what MW recap or circuits are.

 

[Snoonyb]

MW= microwave, recep=receptacle.

Type in your search for plumbing contractors, or heating contractors and your search area, and WHALLA; The Blue Book Building & Construction Network - Home

 

[Flyover]

Snoony, by "WHALLA" do you mean "voila"?

 

[Snoonyb]

There may be some "girls" employed there.

 

[Flyover]

Huh?

 

[Snoonyb]

For you; Meaning, origin and history of the name Viola

Also, an interment larger than a violin.

However; Meaning, origin and history of the name Viola

 

[Flyover]

I said "voila", not "viola".

Definition of VOILÀ

—used to call attention, to express satisfaction or approval, or to suggest an appearance as if by magic… See the full definition

www.merriam-webster.com

 

[Snoonyb]

And I had added this; Definition of VOILÀ

Which was somehow omitted.

 

[Flyover]

Reading what you write here is always fun Snoony

 

[Snoonyb]

Off course, there is this; Voila - Girl's name meaning, origin, and popularity | BabyCenter