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Heat pump installation cost in British Columbia
Most homeowners pay $9,450 – $15,800 (mid-range, typical $12,100, before GST/HST), 1% above the national average.
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mid-range, typicalPrice levels in British Columbia
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $9,900 $7,750 – $12,900 | $3,060 | $6,859 |
| Mid-range | $12,100 $9,450 – $15,800 | $3,060 | $9,061 |
| Premium | $15,900 $12,400 – $20,700 | $3,060 | $12,872 |
Why prices in British Columbia are different
Labour makes up about 25% of a mid-range heat pump installation job, around 28 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in British Columbia cost about 5% 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 1% above the national figure.
British Columbia ranks 3 of 9 provinces for this job, from most to least expensive.
By area
| Location | Basic | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Mainland | $10,000 | $12,200 | $16,100 |
| North Coast | $9,950 | $12,200 | $16,000 |
| Northeast | $10,000 | $12,200 | $16,000 |
| Thompson--Okanagan | $9,950 | $12,200 | $16,000 |
| Nechako | $9,900 | $12,100 | $15,900 |
| Vancouver Island and Coast | $9,850 | $12,100 | $15,900 |
| Cariboo | $9,850 | $12,000 | $15,800 |
| Kootenay | $9,750 | $12,000 | $15,800 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does heat pump installation cost in British Columbia?
A mid-range job typically costs $12,100 before GST/HST, with most homeowners paying between $9,450 and $15,800. A basic job is about $9,900 and a premium one about $15,900.
Is heat pump installation more expensive in British Columbia than the national average?
British Columbia: 1% above the national average. Labour makes up about 25% of a mid-range heat pump installation job, around 28 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in British Columbia cost about 5% 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 1% above the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in British Columbia?
About 25% at the mid-range level, around 28 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 $12,200 for a mid-range job, and Kootenay the least expensive at about $12,000.
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