What fridge water line installation typically costs
| One fridge | $389–$689Depends on how far the nearest cold water line is. |
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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
- A new fridge with an ice maker and no water line
- A thin plastic line with a saddle valve, which is the kind that leaks
- Water on the floor behind or under the fridge
What changes the price
| Distance to water | A cold line in the wall behind is easy. Running one across a kitchen takes longer. |
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| Finished or unfinished below | An open basement ceiling under the kitchen makes the run simple. |
| Shut-off box | A recessed box in the wall is neater and adds a little time. |
What the job involves
- Find the nearest cold water line and plan the route to the fridge.
- Tie in with a proper tee and shut-off, not a saddle valve.
- Run the line to a recessed box behind the fridge.
- Connect the fridge, flush the line and check for leaks.
- Time on site
- Usually 1 to 2 hours
How pricing works for this job
There is no one price for fridge water line installation, 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 fridge water line installation cost in Metro Vancouver?
One fridge: $389–$689. 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.
What is wrong with a saddle valve?
It pierces the pipe with a needle and seals with a rubber pad. They leak with age, and they are behind many slow floods under kitchen floors.
How far can the line run?
As far as it needs to. A long run through finished space takes longer than one through an open basement ceiling.
Do I need a filter on the line?
Most fridges have their own. An inline filter can be added if yours does not.
How is fridge water line installation 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.
