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Furnace replacement cost in British Columbia
Most homeowners pay $4,400 – $7,350 (mid-range, typical $5,650, before GST/HST), 3% above the national average.
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mid-range, typicalPrice levels in British Columbia
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $5,300 $4,100 – $6,850 | $1,681 | $3,594 |
| Mid-range | $5,650 $4,400 – $7,350 | $1,901 | $3,740 |
| Premium | $9,800 $7,650 – $12,700 | $2,442 | $7,349 |
Why prices in British Columbia are different
Labour makes up about 34% of a mid-range furnace replacement job, around 17 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in British Columbia cost about 7% more than the national average (official wage data: Job Bank wages (Employment and Social Development Canada)), while materials are priced much the same across the country. That is why the total comes out 3% above the national figure.
British Columbia ranks 2 of 9 provinces for this job, from most to least expensive.
By area
| Location | Basic | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Mainland | $5,350 | $5,750 | $9,900 |
| Nechako | $5,300 | $5,650 | $9,800 |
| North Coast | $5,300 | $5,650 | $9,800 |
| Northeast | $5,300 | $5,650 | $9,800 |
| Thompson--Okanagan | $5,300 | $5,650 | $9,800 |
| Vancouver Island and Coast | $5,250 | $5,600 | $9,750 |
| Cariboo | $5,200 | $5,550 | $9,650 |
| Kootenay | $5,150 | $5,500 | $9,600 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does furnace replacement cost in British Columbia?
A mid-range job typically costs $5,650 before GST/HST, with most homeowners paying between $4,400 and $7,350. A basic job is about $5,300 and a premium one about $9,800.
Is furnace replacement more expensive in British Columbia than the national average?
British Columbia: 3% above the national average. Labour makes up about 34% of a mid-range furnace replacement job, around 17 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in British Columbia cost about 7% more than the national average (official wage data: Job Bank wages (Employment and Social Development Canada)), while materials are priced much the same across the country. That is why the total comes out 3% above the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in British Columbia?
About 34% at the mid-range level, around 17 hours of work at local rates. The rest is materials, equipment and disposal, which vary much less between regions.
Where in British Columbia is it most expensive?
Lower Mainland is the most expensive area at about $5,750 for a mid-range job, and Kootenay the least expensive at about $5,500.