What gas inspection typically costs
| One home | $289–$489Appliances, piping and venting checked. |
|---|
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 buying a home with older gas appliances
- Your insurer or strata has asked for an inspection
- Gas appliances have not been serviced in years
What changes the price
| Number of appliances | Each furnace, boiler, water heater, fireplace and range is checked. |
|---|---|
| Size of the system | A single home takes far less time than a commercial building. |
| Report | A formal written report takes longer than a verbal summary. |
What the job involves
- Check the meter, the regulators and all visible gas piping.
- Inspect each appliance: connection, venting, clearances and combustion air.
- Test for leaks and check combustion where it is needed.
- Give you a written record of what was found and what needs attention.
- Time on site
- Usually 1 to 2 hours for a house
How pricing works for this job
There is no one price for gas inspection, 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 gas inspection cost in Metro Vancouver?
One home: $289–$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.
When do I need a gas inspection?
When buying a home with older gas appliances, when an insurer or strata asks for one, or when appliances have not been serviced in years.
How often should gas appliances be serviced?
Once a year is the usual recommendation, and what manufacturers ask for.
What if something fails the inspection?
You get a written list. Anything unsafe is shut off and tagged. The rest is quoted for repair.
How is gas inspection 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.
