Quick Answer

Furnace/HVAC Replacement Cost in Victoria (2026)

Average cost in Victoria

$12,011avg

$5,500 — $28,000

$5 — $11 per sq ft

+8.5% YoY
12 sources
Updated 2 weeks ago
British Columbia

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
Equipment

Furnace or Heat Pump unit

$3,200 — $14,500

55%

Labor

Installation and testing

$1,800 — $8,500

35%

Permits & Inspections

City of Victoria fees

$250 — $650

4%

Materials & Disposal

Ducting, removal of old unit

$250 — $4,350

6%

🧾GST+PST (12%) — British Columbia
Base cost + $1,441 tax$13,452

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

📈Price Momentum

Year-over-year

~1 year ago

$11,070

Today

$12,011

Furnace/HVAC Replacement in Victoria is 8.5% compared to roughly a year ago — about $941 more on the average project.

Comparison derived from the year-over-year change rate, not a month-by-month price index. We don't store historical snapshots yet — when we do, this will become a real time series.

🏢Top HVAC Replace Contractors in Victoria

Verified providers
🔨

Coastal Heat Pumps

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

4.9
★★★★½

925 reviews

🔨

Sasquatch Heat Pumps

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

4.9
★★★★½

308 reviews

🔨

The Comfort Group

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

4.8
★★★★½

550 reviews

🔨

Aire Serv of Greater Victoria

1985 Millstream Rd, Victoria, BC V9B 6E2, Canada

4.8
★★★★½

562 reviews

🔨

Foster Heating & Cooling

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

4.7
★★★★½

242 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 furnace replacement in Victoria typically costs between $5,500 and $9,500, with an average price of approximately $7,500 including labor and materials.

Homeowners in Victoria can access rebates ranging from $2,000 to $16,000 through CleanBC and BC Hydro when switching to a high-efficiency heat pump, though income-qualified tiers offer the highest coverage.

Yes, the City of Victoria requires a building permit for HVAC replacements. The fee includes a $100 application fee plus approximately 1.4% of the total construction value.

Prices have risen by an estimated 5-10% year-over-year due to new 15-25% tariffs on steel and aluminum components, alongside rising labor rates for certified technicians which now average $130 per hour in the region.

📊Our Methodology

How we collect data
1

Aggregated from 5+ 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: 2 weeks ago. Updates run weekly. All costs in CAD.

About this data

Cost figures are estimates synthesized from public market data using AI research and refreshed regularly. Real project costs vary by scope, materials, contractor, and site conditions. Always get verified quotes from licensed contractors for your specific project.

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