Furnace/HVAC Replacement Cost in Victoria (2026)
Average cost in Victoria
$5,700 — $18,500
$4 — $9 per sq ft
Cost Breakdown
ItemizedFurnace, AC, or Heat Pump unit
52%
Installation and testing (approx. $130/hr)
38%
Ducting, refrigerant, and old unit removal
8%
City of Victoria application and value fees
2%
GST+PST at 12%
📋What's Included
ScopeTypically 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
InteractiveEstimated Cost
$6,232 — $9,348
Based on 8 sources and market data for Victoria. Actual costs may vary depending on specific project requirements.
📈Price Momentum
Year-over-year~1 year ago
$9,764
Today
$10,985
Furnace/HVAC Replacement in Victoria is ↑ 12.5% compared to roughly a year ago — about $1,221 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 providersAire Serv of Greater Victoria
1985 Millstream Rd, Victoria, BC V9B 6E2, Canada
558 reviews
Foster Heating & Cooling
549 Kelvin Rd, Victoria, BC V8Z 1C4, Canada
235 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
For a standard home up to 2,500 sq ft, a central heat pump installation typically ranges from $13,500 to $18,500 CAD. Premium multi-zone systems for larger homes can exceed $21,500.
The City of Victoria requires a $100 flat application fee plus a building permit fee of 1.4% of the total construction value. For a $10,000 installation, expect to pay approximately $240 in total municipal fees.
Prices have risen by an estimated 10-15% due to the 2026 federal mandate requiring low-GWP refrigerants (like R-454B), which necessitated equipment redesigns, alongside 25% tariffs on certain imported components and rising copper costs.
Professional HVAC labor rates in Victoria currently average $130 per hour. Most contractors also charge a diagnostic or service call fee ranging from $150 to $195, which often includes the first 60-90 minutes of labor.
📊Our Methodology
How we collect dataAggregated from 8+ verified web sources and cost databases
Licensed contractor estimates and regional cost guides
Government construction and labor statistics
Community-reported project costs and reviews
Last data collection: 4 days 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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