Quick Answer

Furnace/HVAC Replacement Cost in Victoria (2026)

Average cost in Victoria

$8,500avg

$5,000 — $15,000

$15 — $30 per sq ft

+6.5% YoY
6 sources
Updated today
British Columbia

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
Equipment & Materials

Furnace, heat pump, or AC unit and parts

$2,500 — $7,500

50%

Labor

Professional installation by certified HVAC technicians

$1,750 — $5,250

35%

Ductwork & Modifications

Sheet metal, venting, and electrical upgrades

$500 — $1,500

10%

Permits & Disposal

Local Victoria permits and old unit removal

$250 — $750

5%

🧾GST+PST (12%) — British Columbia
Base cost + $1,020 tax$9,520

GST+PST at 12%

📋What's Included

Scope

Typically Includes

  • Furnace or AC unit
  • Thermostat
  • Basic ductwork connections
  • Refrigerant
  • Labor & installation
  • Old unit disposal

Typically Excludes

  • Full ductwork replacement
  • Zoning systems
  • Smart home integration
  • Permits & inspections
  • Humidifier or air purifier

Based on a standard 2,000 sq ft home with existing ductwork.

🧮Estimate Your Cost

Interactive

Estimated Cost

$7,790

$6,232 — $9,348

Based on 6 sources and market data for Victoria. Actual costs may vary depending on specific project requirements.

🏢Top HVAC Replace Contractors in Victoria

Verified providers
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Sasquatch Heat Pumps

1111 Blanshard St Suite 200, Victoria, BC V8W 2H7, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

300 reviews

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Coastal Heat Pumps

538 Dupplin Rd, Victoria, BC V8Z 1C1, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

922 reviews

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The Comfort Group

155 Langford St, Victoria, BC V9A 3B8, Canada

4.8
★★★★½

550 reviews

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Aire Serv of Greater Victoria

1985 Millstream Rd, Victoria, BC V9B 0E3, Canada

4.8
★★★★½

552 reviews

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Foster Heating & Cooling

549 Kelvin Rd, Victoria, BC V8Z 1C4, Canada

4.7
★★★★½

209 reviews

Provider data sourced from public business directories. Ratings and reviews are public and may change. LookupCost is not affiliated with listed providers.

💬What People Actually Paid

Community

Common Questions

In 2026, a standard gas or electric furnace replacement in Victoria typically costs between $5,500 and $9,500, with an average of around $7,500 including labor and materials.

Heat pump installations range from $5,000 for a single-zone ductless mini-split to $15,000 or more for a central ducted system, before applying BC Hydro and CleanBC rebates.

Yes, in 2026, BC Hydro, CleanBC, and federal programs offer substantial rebates, sometimes up to $6,000 to $11,000 for qualifying high-efficiency heat pumps, significantly lowering out-of-pocket costs.

HVAC professionals in BC generally charge between $75 and $150 per hour for labor, which is usually factored into the total flat-rate project estimate.

📊Our Methodology

How we collect data
1

Aggregated from 6+ verified web sources and cost databases

2

Licensed contractor estimates and regional cost guides

3

Government construction and labor statistics

4

Community-reported project costs and reviews

Last data collection: today. Updates run weekly. All costs in CAD.