Boiler pricing · Greater Vancouver · Updated November 7, 2026
Boiler Repair Cost in Vancouver: Real Prices for 2026
Most boiler repairs in Greater Vancouver cost between $120 and $1,700 before GST, depending on which part has failed. A new boiler costs $10,000 to $13,000, and a combi replacement $12,000 to $14,000. These are Efficient Heating Service’s own prices as of November 2026, and they’re the same on nights, weekends and holidays.
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How much do common boiler repairs cost?
The prices below include the part and labour for a typical residential gas boiler. They don’t include the $169 diagnostic visit or 5% GST. Where your repair lands in the range depends on the boiler model, part availability and access.
| Repair | Price (CAD, before GST) | Typical symptoms |
|---|---|---|
| Thermocouple, ignition electrode or flame sensor | $190 – $350 | Pilot won’t stay lit, burner won’t light, F4-type flame faults |
| Pressure relief valve | $120 – $180 | Water dripping from the relief pipe, pressure creeping up |
| Expansion tank | $220 – $320 | Pressure rising when hot and dropping when cold, relief valve opening |
| Zone valve | $300 – $450 | One zone or the hot water stays cold while the rest heats |
| Circulator pump | $700 – $950 | Boiler fires but radiators or floors stay cold, humming or no flow |
| Control board | $1,000 – $1,700 | Dead display, random lockouts, no response to the thermostat |
Prices as of November 2026. You always get a written quote for your boiler before any work starts.
What does the $169 diagnostic cover?
A licensed Class B gas fitter tests the boiler and the heating system around it, finds the cause of the problem and gives you a written repair quote. The $169 is charged for the visit and isn’t deducted from the repair. It’s the same at 2 a.m. on a holiday as it is on a Tuesday afternoon.
What you pay elsewhere
Many Metro Vancouver heating companies add an emergency or after-hours premium for nights, weekends and holidays.
What you pay with us
$169 for the diagnostic at any hour, and the same repair prices whether it’s daytime or the middle of the night.
How much does a new boiler cost?
| Replacement | Price (CAD, before GST) | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Full boiler replacement | $10,000 – $13,000 | Homes keeping a separate hot water tank or indirect tank |
| Combi boiler (for example Navien) | $12,000 – $14,000 | Replacing an old boiler and hot water tank with one unit |
Replacement prices include the gas permit and code-required work, removal of the old unit and start-up. The in-home assessment and written quote are free, and financing is available on approved credit. See boiler installation for how we size a new system.
How much does a boiler service cost?
A one-time boiler service is $189. The Annual Maintenance Plan costs $159 per system a year, or $120 per system when you cover two or more, plus GST. The plan includes cleaning, gas leak and carbon monoxide testing, a written report, priority on emergency calls and 15% off every repair, so a circulator pump replacement under the plan saves roughly $105 to $140. See boiler service for what each visit includes.
Repair or replace: how to decide
Compare the repair price with the cost of a new boiler, and think about the boiler’s age and condition. A $300 ignition repair on a sound boiler is almost always worth doing. A $1,700 control board on an old boiler with other worn parts may not be. A leaking heat exchanger usually means replacement. Daniel shows you what he found and gives you both prices, so you can decide.
Brand-specific guides: Viessmann boiler repair · Navien boiler repair · all boiler repair
Boiler cost questions
How much does boiler repair cost in Vancouver?
As of November 2026, most boiler repairs with Efficient Heating Service cost between $120 and $1,700 before GST, depending on the part. Common examples are $190 to $350 for an ignition or flame sensor repair and $700 to $950 for a circulator pump. The diagnostic visit is $169 on top of the repair.
Do you charge extra for boiler repair at night or on holidays?
No. The $169 diagnostic and the repair prices are the same on nights, weekends and holidays. Many companies in Metro Vancouver add an after-hours premium; we don’t.
Is the $169 diagnostic fee taken off the repair price?
No. The $169 covers the visit and the diagnosis. The repair is quoted separately in writing, and you decide whether to go ahead.
How much does a new boiler cost in Vancouver?
As of November 2026, a full boiler replacement with Efficient Heating Service typically costs $10,000 to $13,000, and a combi boiler replacement such as a Navien costs $12,000 to $14,000, before GST. The in-home assessment and written quote are free.
How much does a boiler service cost?
A one-time boiler service is $189. The Annual Maintenance Plan is $159 per system a year, or $120 per system for two or more, plus GST, and includes 15% off any repair during the year.
When is it worth replacing a boiler instead of repairing it?
If the repair is a large share of a new boiler’s price, the boiler is near the end of its life, or the heat exchanger is leaking, replacement is often better value. We give you both prices so you can compare.
Written and reviewed by Daniel, owner and lead gas fitter at Efficient Heating Service · ITA-certified Domestic/Commercial Gasfitter (Class B, 2017) · Viessmann manufacturer trained · Gas Contractor License LGA0209945 · Prices updated November 7, 2026
Get a price for your boiler
Call or text 778-798-4343 with your boiler’s brand and what it’s doing. We answer 24/7, emergency calls get a same-day visit, and about 8 in 10 repairs are finished the same day.