What laundry box installation typically costs
| One laundry box | $789–$1,389Recessed box with valves and drain. Wall repair is separate. |
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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
- Washer taps that are seized, dripping or hidden behind the machine
- The laundry is moving to a new room or floor
- You want single-lever shut-offs you can close when you travel
What changes the price
| New location or existing | A new laundry location needs water, a 2-inch drain and a vent run to it. |
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| Wall access | Finished walls need opening and patching. |
| Upper floors | A floor drain or drip pan is worth adding when laundry is above living space. |
What the job involves
- Open the wall behind the washer.
- Fit a recessed box with hot and cold shut-offs and a properly vented 2-inch drain.
- Connect to the supply and drain lines and pressure test.
- Connect the washer with new hoses and run a fill and drain cycle.
- Time on site
- Usually 2 to 4 hours
- Permits
- A new laundry location usually needs a plumbing permit.
How pricing works for this job
There is no one price for laundry box 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.
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Questions people ask
How much does laundry box installation cost in Metro Vancouver?
One laundry box: $789–$1,389. 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 the washer drain need to be 2 inches?
Modern washers pump water out quickly. A smaller drain cannot keep up and overflows at the wall.
Should I turn the taps off between loads?
It protects against a burst hose. Single-lever shut-offs make it easy, and it is worth doing whenever you go away.
Can laundry move upstairs?
Yes. It needs water, a drain, a vent, and ideally a floor drain or a pan under the washer.
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.
