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Water heater replacement cost in British Columbia
Most homeowners pay $1,900 – $3,150 (mid-range, typical $2,400, before GST/HST), 4% below the national average.
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mid-range, typicalPrice levels in British Columbia
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $2,150 $1,700 – $2,800 | $1,120 | $1,041 |
| Mid-range | $2,400 $1,900 – $3,150 | $1,143 | $1,264 |
| Premium | $2,800 $2,200 – $3,650 | $1,246 | $1,552 |
Why prices in British Columbia are different
Labour makes up about 47% of a mid-range water heater replacement job, around 11 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in British Columbia cost about 6% 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 4% below the national figure.
British Columbia ranks 4 of 9 provinces for this job, from most to least expensive.
By area
| Location | Basic | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver Island and Coast | $2,250 | $2,500 | $2,900 |
| Cariboo | $2,150 | $2,400 | $2,800 |
| Kootenay | $2,150 | $2,400 | $2,800 |
| Nechako | $2,150 | $2,400 | $2,800 |
| North Coast | $2,150 | $2,400 | $2,800 |
| Northeast | $2,150 | $2,400 | $2,800 |
| Thompson--Okanagan | $2,150 | $2,400 | $2,800 |
| Lower Mainland | $2,100 | $2,350 | $2,700 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does water heater replacement cost in British Columbia?
A mid-range job typically costs $2,400 before GST/HST, with most homeowners paying between $1,900 and $3,150. A basic job is about $2,150 and a premium one about $2,800.
Is water heater replacement more expensive in British Columbia than the national average?
British Columbia: 4% below the national average. Labour makes up about 47% of a mid-range water heater replacement job, around 11 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in British Columbia cost about 6% 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 4% below the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in British Columbia?
About 47% at the mid-range level, around 11 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?
Vancouver Island and Coast is the most expensive area at about $2,500 for a mid-range job, and Lower Mainland the least expensive at about $2,350.
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