What bBQ gas line installation typically costs
| A short run | $889–$1,689Line, shut-off and quick-connect at the patio. |
|---|---|
| A long run | $1,689–$2,989Across the house or underground. |
Typical prices in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in 2026, before tax. They are a guide, not our quote. Too much depends on your home to price these jobs unseen, so your price is set on site, in writing, before any work starts.
When you need it
- You are tired of swapping propane tanks
- A new deck or outdoor kitchen is going in
- You are adding a fire table or patio heater
What changes the price
| Length of the run | Distance from the meter or nearest gas line to the patio. |
|---|---|
| Route | Through an unfinished basement is easy. Finished ceilings and underground runs add work. |
| Capacity | The meter and piping must be able to supply the extra load. |
What the job involves
- Confirm the gas meter and piping can supply the extra load.
- Run a line to the patio by the most practical route.
- Fit a quick-connect box and shut-off on the outside wall.
- Pressure test, connect the barbecue and check it at full flame.
- Time on site
- Usually 2 to 5 hours
- Permits
- Gas work in BC needs a gas permit and a licensed gas fitter.
How pricing works for this job
There is no one price for BBQ gas line installation, because the factors above change it from one home to the next. It starts with an on-site estimate for $269. A Pure Mechanical Group plumber looks at the job and gives you a price in writing, good for 30 days. Approve it and the $269 comes off the price. If you do not go ahead, the fee covers the visit. Anything found once work has started is priced and approved before it is done.
Call 1-800-604-0631.
Questions people ask
How much does BBQ gas line installation cost in Metro Vancouver?
A short run: $889–$1,689. A long run: $1,689–$2,989. Typical prices in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in 2026, before tax. They are a guide, not our quote. Too much depends on your home to price these jobs unseen, so your price is set on site, in writing, before any work starts.
Can my propane barbecue run on natural gas?
Only if the manufacturer makes a conversion kit for that model. Many do, and some cannot be converted.
Can the same line feed a fire table or patio heater?
Yes, if it is sized for the total load. Say so when you ask for the estimate, so the pipe is big enough from the start.
Can the gas line run underground to the patio?
Yes, using pipe approved for burial, at the required depth.
Is the estimate free?
No. A Pure Mechanical Group plumber comes out, looks at the job and gives you a written estimate. Approve it and the $269 comes off the price. If you do not go ahead, the fee covers the visit.
What if you find something unexpected once work starts?
The estimate is based on what can be seen. Anything found once a wall, floor or the ground is open is shown to you, priced and approved before it is done.
