What pipe freezing typically costs
| One pipe frozen and held | $489–$889So a repair can be made without shutting off the building. |
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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 valve needs replacing and there is no working shut-off upstream
- Shutting down and draining the whole building is not practical
- A riser repair in a strata with residents at home
What changes the price
| Pipe size | Larger pipes take more gas and longer to freeze. |
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| Number of freezes | Some repairs need a plug on both sides. |
| The repair itself | The freeze is priced along with the work it makes possible. |
What the job involves
- Check the pipe size, material and contents, and confirm there is no flow.
- Fit freeze jackets around the pipe on one or both sides of the work.
- Apply liquid nitrogen or CO2 until a solid ice plug forms, and monitor it throughout.
- Carry out the repair or valve change, then let the plug thaw and check for leaks.
- Time on site
- Usually 1 to 3 hours, plus the repair
How pricing works for this job
There is no one price for pipe freezing, 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 pipe freezing cost in Metro Vancouver?
One pipe frozen and held: $489–$889. 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.
Does freezing damage the pipe?
Not when it is done properly. The plug forms in a controlled section, and the pipe is checked before and after.
Why not just shut the building down?
Draining a large building takes hours, leaves every resident without water, and stirs up sediment when it refills. Freezing isolates only the pipe being worked on.
What kinds of pipe can be frozen?
Copper and steel are routine. The pipe has to be full of water and not flowing.
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.
