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Plumbing Costs in Richmond, BC
Plumbing costs in Richmond, BC run about 8% above the provincial average, because that is where local labour sits, and every range below is adjusted for it. Each line links to the full Richmond guide: what moves the price, the permit that applies, and a calculator tuned to the job.
Richmond runs its own gas permit program, one of a handful of BC municipalities with delegated authority, and issues plumbing permits too. Its bylaw sets the domestic gas permit at $81.75 (or $30.75 per appliance), with plumbing fixtures at $30.75 each over an $81.75 minimum.
What Plumbing Jobs Cost in Richmond
| Job | Range in Richmond | Most pay |
|---|---|---|
| Water Heaters | ||
| Hot Water Tank Replacement | $1,400–$3,150 | $2,100 |
| Tankless Water Heater Installation | $3,800–$7,550 | $5,600 |
| Heating & Cooling | ||
| Air Conditioner Installation | $3,250–$14,050 | $7,550 |
| Boiler Replacement | $4,850–$16,200 | $9,500 |
| Furnace Replacement | $4,300–$14,050 | $7,550 |
| Heat Pump Installation | $3,800–$17,300 | $8,650 |
| Drains & Sewer | ||
| Drain Cleaning | $150–$1,300 | $350 |
| Hydro Jetting | $400–$2,700 | $700 |
| Perimeter Drain Cleaning | $650–$1,350 | $900 |
| Sewer Line Replacement | $8,650–$27,000 | $14,050 |
| Sump Pump Installation | $450–$3,250 | $1,500 |
| Pipes & Leaks | ||
| Leak Detection | $100–$1,100 | $300 |
| Poly-B Pipe Replacement | $6,500–$19,450 | $12,950 |
| Water Line Replacement | $2,150–$15,100 | $4,850 |
| Whole-Home Repiping | $6,500–$19,450 | $11,900 |
| Kitchen & Bathroom | ||
| Bathtub Replacement | $850–$5,400 | $2,050 |
| Dishwasher Installation | $200–$550 | $350 |
| Garburator Installation | $250–$700 | $450 |
| Toilet Installation | $300–$1,050 | $550 |
| Gas Work | ||
| Gas Line Installation | $150–$2,700 | $900 |
| Water Quality | ||
| Water Softener Installation | $1,100–$4,300 | $2,400 |
These ranges come from published contractor rates, supplier pricing and municipal permit fees collected across British Columbia, then scaled to Richmond labour. How that works, and what the numbers do not cover, is on the methodology page.
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Province-wide ranges and how they were built: Plumbing Costs in British Columbia.