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Plumbing Costs in Vancouver, BC
Plumbing costs in Vancouver, BC run about 12% 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 Vancouver guide: what moves the price, the permit that applies, and a calculator tuned to the job.
The City of Vancouver runs its own gas and plumbing permit program, so permits are pulled through the city rather than Technical Safety BC. Its gas fee for a straight water-heater replacement is $66.70, and the city's separate plumbing permit ($282 for one to three fixtures) can also apply.
What Plumbing Jobs Cost in Vancouver
| Job | Range in Vancouver | Most pay |
|---|---|---|
| Water Heaters | ||
| Hot Water Tank Replacement | $1,450–$3,250 | $2,200 |
| Tankless Water Heater Installation | $3,900–$7,850 | $5,800 |
| Heating & Cooling | ||
| Air Conditioner Installation | $3,350–$14,550 | $7,850 |
| Boiler Replacement | $5,050–$16,800 | $9,850 |
| Furnace Replacement | $4,500–$14,550 | $7,850 |
| Heat Pump Installation | $3,900–$17,900 | $8,950 |
| Drains & Sewer | ||
| Drain Cleaning | $150–$1,350 | $350 |
| Hydro Jetting | $400–$2,800 | $750 |
| Perimeter Drain Cleaning | $650–$1,400 | $950 |
| Sewer Line Replacement | $8,950–$28,000 | $14,550 |
| Sump Pump Installation | $450–$3,350 | $1,550 |
| Pipes & Leaks | ||
| Leak Detection | $100–$1,100 | $350 |
| Poly-B Pipe Replacement | $6,700–$20,150 | $13,450 |
| Water Line Replacement | $2,250–$15,700 | $5,050 |
| Whole-Home Repiping | $6,700–$20,150 | $12,300 |
| Kitchen & Bathroom | ||
| Bathtub Replacement | $900–$5,600 | $2,150 |
| Dishwasher Installation | $200–$550 | $350 |
| Garburator Installation | $250–$700 | $450 |
| Toilet Installation | $300–$1,100 | $600 |
| Gas Work | ||
| Gas Line Installation | $150–$2,800 | $950 |
| Water Quality | ||
| Water Softener Installation | $1,100–$4,500 | $2,450 |
These ranges come from published contractor rates, supplier pricing and municipal permit fees collected across British Columbia, then scaled to Vancouver labour. How that works, and what the numbers do not cover, is on the methodology page.
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- Delta
- Kamloops
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- Langley
- Maple Ridge
- Nanaimo
- New Westminster
- North Vancouver
- Port Coquitlam
- Port Moody
- Prince George
- Richmond
- Saanich
- Surrey
- Victoria
- West Vancouver
Province-wide ranges and how they were built: Plumbing Costs in British Columbia.