British Columbia Cost Guides
How Much Does Garburator Installation Cost in British Columbia?
Typical cost in British Columbia
$400
$225 low · $627 high
Installed price for a 1/2 HP unit: the garburator, labour, mounting hardware and the drain connection · Updated July 2026
Installing a garburator in British Columbia costs $225 to $627 installed, and most homeowners pay around $400 for a 1/2 HP unit under a standard kitchen sink. Same tank, same code — but a different bill depending on where the truck parks. Labour rates swing roughly 15% end to end across the province: a job that averages $400 in Prince George runs about $450 in West Vancouver.
One thing that doesn't change anywhere in the province: gas work needs a licensed gasfitter, full stop. Permits mostly run through Technical Safety BC, though several cities — Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond, Kelowna, North Vancouver, Maple Ridge — run their own gas permit programs; each city guide names who issues the permit there.
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Price by Job Type in British Columbia
| Job | Low | Average | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour only, you supply the unit | $200 | $400 | $550 |
| 1/2 HP unit supplied and installed | $300 | $500 | $650 |
| Stepping up to a 3/4 to 1 HP unit, supplied and installed | $650 | $850 | $1,050 |
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Compare Prices Across British Columbia
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| City | Typical range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Abbotsford | $200–$600 | $400 |
| Burnaby | $250–$700 | $450 |
| Chilliwack | $200–$600 | $400 |
| Coquitlam | $250–$650 | $400 |
| Delta | $250–$650 | $400 |
| Kamloops | $200–$600 | $400 |
| Kelowna | $250–$650 | $400 |
| Langley | $250–$650 | $400 |
| Maple Ridge | $250–$650 | $400 |
| Nanaimo | $200–$600 | $400 |
| New Westminster | $250–$650 | $400 |
| North Vancouver | $250–$700 | $450 |
| Port Coquitlam | $250–$650 | $400 |
| Port Moody | $250–$650 | $400 |
| Prince George | $200–$600 | $400 |
| Richmond | $250–$700 | $450 |
| Saanich | $250–$650 | $400 |
| Surrey | $250–$650 | $400 |
| Vancouver | $250–$700 | $450 |
| Victoria | $250–$650 | $400 |
| West Vancouver | $250–$700 | $450 |
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