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Plumbing Costs in Burnaby, BC
Plumbing costs in Burnaby, BC run about 8% above the provincial average, because that is where local labour sits, and every range below is adjusted for it. Each line links to the full Burnaby guide: what moves the price, the permit that applies, and a calculator tuned to the job.
Burnaby operates its own gas permit program, one of the few BC municipalities that does. Its gas permit is $70 for the first appliance ($39 each additional), with the city's plumbing permit at $121 for the first fixture.
What Plumbing Jobs Cost in Burnaby
| Job | Range in Burnaby | Most pay |
|---|---|---|
| Water Heaters | ||
| Hot Water Tank Replacement | $1,400–$3,150 | $2,100 |
| Tankless Water Heater Installation | $3,800–$7,550 | $5,600 |
| Heating & Cooling | ||
| Air Conditioner Installation | $3,250–$14,050 | $7,550 |
| Boiler Replacement | $4,850–$16,200 | $9,500 |
| Furnace Replacement | $4,300–$14,050 | $7,550 |
| Heat Pump Installation | $3,800–$17,300 | $8,650 |
| Drains & Sewer | ||
| Drain Cleaning | $150–$1,300 | $350 |
| Hydro Jetting | $400–$2,700 | $700 |
| Perimeter Drain Cleaning | $650–$1,350 | $900 |
| Sewer Line Replacement | $8,650–$27,000 | $14,050 |
| Sump Pump Installation | $450–$3,250 | $1,500 |
| Pipes & Leaks | ||
| Leak Detection | $100–$1,100 | $300 |
| Poly-B Pipe Replacement | $6,500–$19,450 | $12,950 |
| Water Line Replacement | $2,150–$15,100 | $4,850 |
| Whole-Home Repiping | $6,500–$19,450 | $11,900 |
| Kitchen & Bathroom | ||
| Bathtub Replacement | $850–$5,400 | $2,050 |
| Dishwasher Installation | $200–$550 | $350 |
| Garburator Installation | $250–$700 | $450 |
| Toilet Installation | $300–$1,050 | $550 |
| Gas Work | ||
| Gas Line Installation | $150–$2,700 | $900 |
| Water Quality | ||
| Water Softener Installation | $1,100–$4,300 | $2,400 |
These ranges come from published contractor rates, supplier pricing and municipal permit fees collected across British Columbia, then scaled to Burnaby labour. How that works, and what the numbers do not cover, is on the methodology page.
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