What boiler repair typically costs
| Most repairs | $489–$1,489Depends on the part: pumps and controls cost more than igniters. |
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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
- No heat or hot water, or an error code on the display
- Some rooms or zones stay cold
- Pressure that keeps dropping, or water around the boiler
What changes the price
| The fault | A zone valve or igniter is a modest repair. A heat exchanger is a major one. |
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| Parts | Common parts are on the truck. Brand-specific ones may need ordering. |
| Condition of the system | Dirty system water and seized valves add time. |
What the job involves
- Read the error code and check the pressure, the gas supply and the venting.
- Test the pumps, zone valves, igniter and sensors to find the fault.
- Replace the failed part, or order it if it is specific to the brand.
- Bleed air from the system, restart it and confirm every zone heats.
- Time on site
- Usually 1 to 3 hours
- Permits
- Work on the gas side in BC needs a gas permit and a licensed gas fitter.
How pricing works for this job
There is no one price for boiler repair, because the factors above change it from one home to the next. It is done on time: $289 for the first hour, then $189 an hour, plus parts. If it turns out to be a bigger job, you get a written estimate before the plumber carries on.
Call 1-800-604-0631.
Questions people ask
How much does boiler repair cost in Metro Vancouver?
Most repairs: $489–$1,489. 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.
Why does my boiler keep losing pressure?
Either there is a leak somewhere in the system, or the expansion tank has failed and the relief valve is letting water out.
Why are some rooms cold?
Usually a stuck zone valve, a failed pump or air trapped in that loop.
How often should a boiler be serviced?
Once a year. Most breakdowns in January are faults that a service in the autumn would have caught.
How is boiler repair priced?
It is done on time: $289 for the first hour, then $189 an hour, plus parts. If it turns out to be a bigger job, you get a written estimate before the plumber carries on.
What does it cost after hours?
Regular hours are 9 to 5, Monday to Friday. Outside those hours, every rate is double. If it can safely wait until the morning, it costs half as much.
