What shut-off valve replacement typically costs
| Shut-off valve replaced | $749–$989Depends on the pipe it is on, how easy it is to reach and how the water is turned off to do it. |
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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
- The valve will not turn, or turns and does not stop the water
- A drip from the valve stem or handle
- You do not know where your main shut-off is, or it has never been tested
What changes the price
| Which valve | A fixture stop under a sink is quick. The main shut-off means turning water off at the street. |
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| How many | Doing every valve in the house in one visit costs less per valve. |
| Pipe condition | Corroded pipe at the valve may need a short section replaced as well. |
What the job involves
- Shut off the water upstream of the valve.
- Remove the old valve and check the condition of the pipe behind it.
- Fit a new quarter-turn valve and a new supply line if needed.
- Turn the water on, test the valve and check for leaks.
- Time on site
- Usually under an hour for one valve
How pricing works for this job
There is no one price for shut-off valve replacement, 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.
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Questions people ask
How much does shut-off valve replacement cost in Metro Vancouver?
Shut-off valve replaced: $749–$989. 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.
Where is my main shut-off?
Usually where the water line enters the house: in the basement, the crawl space, the garage or a utility closet. Find it now, and make sure everyone in the home knows where it is.
Why replace a valve that is not leaking?
A valve that will not turn is no use in an emergency. A seized shut-off is how a small leak becomes a flooded floor.
Can you do all of them in one visit?
Yes, and it costs less per valve that way. Many stratas do a whole building at once.
How is shut-off valve replacement 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.
