What boiler installation typically costs
| Heating boiler | $9,989–$17,989Supplied and installed, with venting and controls. |
|---|---|
| Combination boiler | $12,989–$19,989Heating and hot water from one unit. |
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
- The boiler is more than 20 years old or parts are discontinued
- A cracked or leaking heat exchanger
- Gas bills that keep climbing for the same heat
What changes the price
| Size and type | Output, and whether it also makes domestic hot water. |
|---|---|
| Venting and gas | High-efficiency boilers need new venting, a condensate drain and sometimes a larger gas line. |
| Near-boiler piping | Old pumps, valves and expansion tanks are usually replaced at the same time. |
What the job involves
- Work out the heat the building needs and choose a boiler to match.
- Remove the old boiler and prepare the wall, venting and gas supply.
- Mount the new boiler and rebuild the piping around it: pumps, valves, expansion tank and controls.
- Fill, purge the air and commission it with a combustion analysis.
- Show you the controls and how to check the pressure.
- Time on site
- Usually 2 to 4 days
- Permits
- Gas and plumbing permits are required.
How pricing works for this job
There is no one price for boiler 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 boiler installation cost in Metro Vancouver?
Heating boiler: $9,989–$17,989. Combination boiler: $12,989–$19,989. 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.
How long does a boiler last?
Fifteen to twenty-five years, depending on the type and how well it has been maintained.
Can one boiler do heating and hot water?
Yes. A combination boiler does both, as does a boiler with an indirect tank.
Will a new boiler lower my gas bill?
A condensing boiler uses noticeably less gas than an old mid-efficiency one, when it is set up properly for the system.
Are there rebates?
Often. They change, so check the current FortisBC and CleanBC offers.
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.
