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Water heater replacement cost in Quebec
Most homeowners pay $2,100 – $3,500 (mid-range, typical $2,700, before GST/HST), 8% above the national average.
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mid-range, typicalPrice levels in Quebec
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $2,450 $1,900 – $3,150 | $1,400 | $1,041 |
| Mid-range | $2,700 $2,100 – $3,500 | $1,429 | $1,264 |
| Premium | $3,100 $2,400 – $4,050 | $1,557 | $1,552 |
Why prices in Quebec are different
Labour makes up about 53% of a mid-range water heater replacement job, around 11 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Quebec cost about 18% 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 8% above the national figure.
Quebec ranks 1 of 9 provinces for this job, from most to least expensive.
By area
| Location | Basic | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estrie | $2,500 | $2,800 | $3,200 |
| Montérégie | $2,550 | $2,800 | $3,250 |
| Abitibi-Témiscamingue | $2,500 | $2,750 | $3,150 |
| Capitale-Nationale | $2,500 | $2,750 | $3,200 |
| Saguenay--Lac-Saint-Jean | $2,500 | $2,750 | $3,200 |
| Bas-Saint-Laurent | $2,450 | $2,700 | $3,100 |
| Centre-du-Québec | $2,450 | $2,700 | $3,100 |
| Chaudière-Appalaches | $2,450 | $2,700 | $3,100 |
| Côte-Nord | $2,450 | $2,700 | $3,100 |
| Gaspésie--Îles-de-la-Madeleine | $2,450 | $2,700 | $3,100 |
| Lanaudière | $2,450 | $2,700 | $3,100 |
| Laurentides | $2,450 | $2,700 | $3,100 |
| Laval | $2,450 | $2,700 | $3,100 |
| Mauricie | $2,450 | $2,700 | $3,100 |
| Montréal | $2,450 | $2,700 | $3,100 |
| Nord-du-Québec | $2,450 | $2,700 | $3,100 |
| Outaouais | $2,450 | $2,700 | $3,100 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does water heater replacement cost in Quebec?
A mid-range job typically costs $2,700 before GST/HST, with most homeowners paying between $2,100 and $3,500. A basic job is about $2,450 and a premium one about $3,100.
Is water heater replacement more expensive in Quebec than the national average?
Quebec: 8% above the national average. Labour makes up about 53% of a mid-range water heater replacement job, around 11 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Quebec cost about 18% 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 8% above the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in Quebec?
About 53% 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 Quebec is it most expensive?
Estrie is the most expensive area at about $2,800 for a mid-range job, and Outaouais the least expensive at about $2,700.
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