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Furnace/HVAC Replacement Cost in Victoria (2026)

Average cost in Victoria

$14,803avg

$6,500 — $26,500

$8 — $13 per sq ft

+5.1% YoY
8 sources
Updated 3 days ago
British Columbia

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
Equipment

Heat pump or furnace unit

$3,500 — $12,000

45%

Labor

Installation and testing

$2,500 — $9,500

35%

Materials

Ducting, electrical, and refrigerant

$800 — $3,200

12%

Permits & Disposal

Municipal fees and old unit removal

$300 — $800

3%

Taxes

GST (PST often exempt for heat pumps)

$325 — $1,325

5%

🧾GST+PST (12%) — British Columbia
Base cost + $1,776 tax$16,579

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

📈Price Momentum

Year-over-year

~1 year ago

$14,085

Today

$14,803

Furnace/HVAC Replacement in Victoria is 5.1% compared to roughly a year ago — about $718 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

926 reviews

🔨

Sasquatch Heat Pumps

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

4.9
★★★★½

316 reviews

🔨

Foster Heating & Cooling

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

4.8
★★★★½

265 reviews

🔨

The Comfort Group

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

4.8
★★★★½

607 reviews

🔨

Aire Serv of Greater Victoria

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

4.8
★★★★½

564 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

Homeowners can access up to $13,000 for ducted heat pump conversions through CleanBC, with income-qualified households eligible for up to $16,500 as of July 2026.

A standard high-efficiency gas furnace replacement typically costs between $4,500 and $8,500, depending on the AFUE rating and installation complexity.

The standard billing rate for HVAC technicians in Victoria is approximately $130 per hour, with service calls typically starting at $194.50.

Standard quotes include minor transitions. However, full ductwork replacement for a 2,000 sq ft home adds between $2,100 and $4,000 to the total project cost.

Most residential replacements are completed within 1 to 3 days, depending on whether electrical panel upgrades or significant ductwork modifications are required.

📊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: 3 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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