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Furnace/HVAC Replacement Cost in Victoria (2026)

Average cost in Victoria

$11,300avg

$4,000 — $25,000

$4 — $10 per sq ft

+8.5% YoY
12 sources
Updated today
British Columbia

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
Equipment & Materials

High-efficiency unit, refrigerant lines, and hardware

$6,000 — $15,000

55%

Labor

Installation, testing, and commissioning

$2,500 — $6,500

30%

Electrical & Ductwork

Panel upgrades or duct modifications

$500 — $4,000

12%

Removal & Disposal

Decommissioning old furnace/AC and recycling

$300 — $1,200

3%

Permits & Inspections

Municipal fees (Note: 2026 Fee Holiday)

$0 — $250

0%

🧾GST+PST (12%) — British Columbia
Base cost + $1,356 tax$12,656

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

$10,415

Today

$11,300

Furnace/HVAC Replacement in Victoria is 8.5% compared to roughly a year ago — about $885 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
🔨

Sasquatch Heat Pumps

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

5.0
★★★★★

301 reviews

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Coastal Heat Pumps

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

4.9
★★★★½

923 reviews

🔨

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 6E2, Canada

4.8
★★★★½

553 reviews

🔨

RedBlue

1057 Marwood Ave, Victoria, BC V9C 2P7, Canada

4.8
★★★★½

173 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 stack CleanBC, BC Hydro, and federal grants to save between $6,000 and $11,000+. In some cases, replacing a fossil fuel system with a high-efficiency heat pump can result in a net out-of-pocket cost as low as $1,500 to $3,000.

Yes, but the City of Victoria implemented a 'Permit Fee Holiday' effective from January 29, 2026, to January 29, 2027. While you must still apply for a permit, the standard 1.4% construction value fee is currently waived to encourage energy-efficient home upgrades.

Prices have risen by approximately 8-15% due to the industry-wide transition to new refrigerants (R-32 and R-454B) and higher costs for raw materials like copper, which reached record highs of nearly $12,000 per metric ton in 2026.

A standard gas furnace replacement typically costs $4,500–$8,500, whereas a central ducted heat pump ranges from $12,000–$18,500. However, the heat pump provides both heating and cooling and qualifies for significantly higher rebates.

📊Our Methodology

How we collect data
1

Aggregated from 12+ 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.

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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