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Furnace replacement cost in Nova Scotia
Most homeowners pay $4,050 – $6,750 (mid-range, typical $5,200, before GST/HST), 5% below the national average.
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mid-range, typicalPrice levels in Nova Scotia
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $4,900 $3,800 – $6,350 | $1,296 | $3,594 |
| Mid-range | $5,200 $4,050 – $6,750 | $1,466 | $3,740 |
| Premium | $9,250 $7,200 – $12,000 | $1,883 | $7,349 |
Why prices in Nova Scotia are different
Labour makes up about 28% of a mid-range furnace replacement job, around 17 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Nova Scotia cost about 18% less 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 5% below the national figure.
Nova Scotia ranks 8 of 9 provinces for this job, from most to least expensive.
By area
| Location | Basic | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Breton | $5,000 | $5,350 | $9,400 |
| North Shore | $4,950 | $5,300 | $9,350 |
| Southern | $4,950 | $5,250 | $9,300 |
| Annapolis Valley | $4,900 | $5,200 | $9,250 |
| Halifax | $4,900 | $5,200 | $9,250 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does furnace replacement cost in Nova Scotia?
A mid-range job typically costs $5,200 before GST/HST, with most homeowners paying between $4,050 and $6,750. A basic job is about $4,900 and a premium one about $9,250.
Is furnace replacement more expensive in Nova Scotia than the national average?
Nova Scotia: 5% below the national average. Labour makes up about 28% of a mid-range furnace replacement job, around 17 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Nova Scotia cost about 18% less 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 5% below the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in Nova Scotia?
About 28% 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 Nova Scotia is it most expensive?
Cape Breton is the most expensive area at about $5,350 for a mid-range job, and Halifax the least expensive at about $5,200.