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Window replacement cost in British Columbia
Most homeowners pay $4,200 – $6,950 (mid-range, typical $5,350, before GST/HST), 1% below the national average.
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mid-range, typicalPrice levels in British Columbia
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $3,900 $3,000 – $5,050 | $1,345 | $2,532 |
| Mid-range | $5,350 $4,200 – $6,950 | $1,782 | $3,575 |
| Premium | $6,700 $5,200 – $8,700 | $2,277 | $4,417 |
Why prices in British Columbia are different
Labour makes up about 33% of a mid-range window replacement job, around 26 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in British Columbia cost about 3% 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 1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast | $3,900 | $5,400 | $6,750 |
| Vancouver Island and Coast | $3,900 | $5,400 | $6,750 |
| Cariboo | $3,850 | $5,350 | $6,700 |
| Kootenay | $3,900 | $5,350 | $6,700 |
| Lower Mainland | $3,850 | $5,350 | $6,700 |
| Nechako | $3,900 | $5,350 | $6,700 |
| North Coast | $3,900 | $5,350 | $6,700 |
| Thompson--Okanagan | $3,900 | $5,350 | $6,700 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does window replacement cost in British Columbia?
A mid-range job typically costs $5,350 before GST/HST, with most homeowners paying between $4,200 and $6,950. A basic job is about $3,900 and a premium one about $6,700.
Is window replacement more expensive in British Columbia than the national average?
British Columbia: 1% below the national average. Labour makes up about 33% of a mid-range window replacement job, around 26 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in British Columbia cost about 3% 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 1% below the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in British Columbia?
About 33% at the mid-range level, around 26 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?
Northeast is the most expensive area at about $5,400 for a mid-range job, and Thompson--Okanagan the least expensive at about $5,350.