Water Heaters
Water Heater Installation in Richmond, BC
Tank and tankless water heater installation — correctly sized, properly vented, permitted and tested before we leave.
- 4.8 on Google
- Serving Richmond since 1989
- 0% financing for 12 months — OAC
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Water Heater Installation for Richmond homes
Sizing a system for Richmond means designing against 1–4 °C winter lows and 21–25 °C summer highs — not a provincial average. Extensive high-rise and townhome development through City Centre and Brighouse, 1970s–90s single-family homes across Broadmoor and Terra Nova, and heritage and newer homes in Steveston. We assess the house in front of us rather than working from a rule of thumb.
Water heating is typically the second-largest energy use in a home after space heating, and it's the one people only think about when it fails.
Our process
How installation works
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In-home assessment
We measure the house rather than the old equipment — square footage, insulation, windows, orientation and layout.
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Load calculation
Sizing comes from that assessment. Over-sizing is the single most common installation error and it costs you comfort and equipment life.
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Written quote
Fixed pricing with the rebates you qualify for already applied, so you see the real number.
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Permitted installation
We pull the municipal and gas permits, install to spec, and protect your floors while we work.
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Commissioning and walkthrough
We test the system under load, balance it, and show you how to run it before we leave.
Local knowledge
What we watch for in Richmond
Built on the Fraser delta at close to sea level, Richmond is the mildest city we serve. Ocean influence keeps both extremes in check, but it comes with wind and salt air.
- Richmond sits at or near sea level with a very high water table. Crawlspaces flood more readily here than anywhere else we work, so furnace and ductwork placement has to account for it.
- Steveston and western Richmond get direct salt exposure off the Strait — coastal-rated outdoor equipment is not an upsell here, it's what makes the warranty hold.
- City Centre's tower density means most work is strata-governed, with restrictions on exterior penetrations and balcony equipment that shape what's actually installable.
The City of Richmond issues mechanical and building permits, and gas fitting is regulated by Technical Safety BC. We manage permitting and strata documentation.
Save on your upgrade
Rebates & incentives you may qualify for
British Columbia has some of the most generous home-energy incentives in the country. We go through which ones you actually qualify for as part of the quote — and we handle the paperwork.
Up to $150
FortisBC Appliance Maintenance Rebate
FortisBC
Rebate toward routine maintenance on qualifying natural gas heating equipment.
Rebate amounts shown are program maximums and change periodically. Eligibility depends on your home, your equipment and in some cases your household income — we confirm current terms before you commit to anything.
Brands we install and service
Condensing tankless water heaters and combi boilers.
Tank water heaters, electric and gas.
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★★★★★
Rank up there in the number one spot. Journeyman-level work, friendly crew, and they left the place cleaner than they found it.
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I cannot recommend this company enough. Professional, timely, affordable — everything you want when you are dealing with something as important as your home's heating.
Lindsay H. · Google -
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Our experience from installation to post-installation service has been amazing. The crew was tidy, on time, and walked us through the whole system before they left.
Ashish S. · Google -
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Technician was great. Diagnosed the problem and fixed it the same visit. Awesome customer service from the first phone call.
Bon. · Google -
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A+ customer service! We've used them on both residential and commercial buildings and they have been consistently reliable on every job.
Jill S. · Google -
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They did an excellent job. Very happy with the immediate response and the quality of the repair — no upselling, just a straight answer.
Mark T. · Google
FAQ
Water Heater Installation in Richmond — common questions
Tank or tankless?
Tankless costs more up front but never runs out and lasts roughly twice as long. Tank units are cheaper to install and simpler to service. Household size and hot water habits decide it more than anything else.
How long does it take?
A like-for-like tank swap is usually a few hours. A first-time tankless conversion takes longer — it needs new venting and often a gas line upgrade.
Do you actually serve Richmond?
Yes — Richmond is a regular part of our service area. Around 30 minutes from our Surrey showroom. We cover Steveston, Brighouse, Terra Nova, Hamilton and the surrounding areas.
Is there anything specific about water heater installation in Richmond?
Richmond sits at or near sea level with a very high water table. Crawlspaces flood more readily here than anywhere else we work, so furnace and ductwork placement has to account for it.
Do I need a permit in Richmond?
The City of Richmond issues mechanical and building permits, and gas fitting is regulated by Technical Safety BC. We manage permitting and strata documentation.
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