How boiler replacement pricing works for Brentwood's post-war bungalows amid ongoing highrise redevelopment.
Tell us what you need—we’ll call you back fast.
Quick answer
For a Brentwood home, boiler replacement typically runs $7,500 to $14,000 within the broader $7,500–$15,000+ ballpark, not a quote. Brentwood Park, around Brentwood Mall and the Millennium Line, still has a good number of 1950s and 1960s bungalows alongside the highrise towers that have gone up since the mall's major redevelopment began, and these older homes usually run a straightforward single-zone gas boiler system. What most affects pricing here is the age and condition of that original-era equipment rather than any unusual site conditions. CANRO's office confirms exact pricing after a short on-site assessment.
Need a licensed gas fitter for your gas boiler? Call CANRO at (604) 359-1081 — residential natural-gas heating and hot water across Metro Vancouver since 1999.
Brentwood Park, centred around Brentwood Mall and now served by the Millennium Line, still has a meaningful number of 1950s and 1960s bungalows on its side streets even as highrise towers have gone up around the town centre over the past two decades. These older homes typically run a gas boiler through baseboard heat, installed in a basement or crawlspace-style mechanical space that reflects standard post-war construction rather than anything unusual. Because redevelopment has been concentrated closer to the SkyTrain station, the standalone homes further out have generally kept their original layout longer than properties immediately next to the mall.
| Scenario | Ballpark range |
|---|---|
| Standard bungalow, single zone, existing vent kept | $7,500 – $9,500 |
| Vent upgrade to sealed combustion | $9,500 – $12,000 |
| Added suite or multi-zone piping | $12,000 – $15,000+ |
These are 2026 public-market ballpark figures, not a quote — CANRO's office confirms an exact price once a technician has assessed the home's existing system.
On a boiler still within a reasonable service life, single-part failures — a gas valve ($200–$1,100), a thermostat ($185–$470), or an igniter or flame sensor ($100–$400) — are usually a repair, not a replacement, with typical boiler repairs running $250–$1,800. Where the equipment is original to the 1950s or 1960s construction and the heat exchanger is failing, or the boiler is undersized after a suite was added to take advantage of nearby rental demand, replacement is generally the more practical choice.
The City of Burnaby issues the building permit for mechanical work, while the gas permit itself is pulled through Technical Safety BC, the provincial licensing authority for gas fitters. Given how much construction activity is concentrated closer to the SkyTrain station and mall, a technician checks street access and parking on side streets further out, which are generally more straightforward than closer to the redevelopment zone. Metro Vancouver's regional water supply is naturally soft, helping to limit mineral scale build-up inside an older boiler's heat exchanger over its working life.
CANRO's assessment checks the age and condition of the existing boiler, since many Brentwood bungalows still run equipment closer to their original 1950s or 1960s era than homes in more heavily renovated neighbourhoods. The gas permit is pulled through Technical Safety BC before work begins — CANRO holds gas licence LGA0043870 and boiler licence LBP0046450. Installation follows a standard process for this housing type: removing the old boiler, setting and connecting the new unit, pressure testing, flushing, and commissioning. The technician also checks the baseboard covers and piping in each room to confirm nothing from the old system needs attention once the new boiler is running.
Safety note
If you smell gas near the boiler or anywhere in a Brentwood home, leave right away without touching switches or appliances and call FortisBC's emergency line at 1-800-663-9911 once you are outside. Boiler work must be performed by a Technical Safety BC licensed gas fitter.
It's possible, since many homes further from the mall have kept their original layout longer than properties closer to the redevelopment zone, though CANRO checks the actual unit's age and condition.
Not directly for a standard side-street home, though a technician will note any local access considerations during scheduling if construction affects nearby streets.
It's more efficient to plan both together if possible, since a suite changes the sizing and zoning the new boiler needs to be installed with.
Repair costs depend mainly on the specific part and the boiler's condition rather than the neighbourhood, so the same ballpark ranges generally apply.
Yes — CANRO pulls the gas permit through Technical Safety BC and manages any applicable City of Burnaby requirement as part of the same job.
Family-run, TSBC-licensed (gas LGA0043870 · boiler LBP0046450), serving Metro Vancouver homes since 1999. Residential, natural gas only.
Call (604) 359-1081 Email info@canroheat.ca“Canro does an amazing job! Super professional and skilled with everything—boilers, furnaces, and AC. Always a pleasure working with them!”
“Five stars for Canro. We needed a replacement of a 30-year-old boiler. A new high-efficiency unit was installed—clean, professional work.”
“I can’t speak highly enough about George, who was recommended for a boiler service call for my parents’ home. George is excellent.”
25+ years keeping Metro Vancouver homes comfortable. Honest advice, upfront pricing, work that lasts.