Replacing a gas storage tank in Haney, Maple Ridge runs $1,800-$3,200 on a standard vent, or up to $4,500 when venting needs upgrading.
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A gas storage water heater replacement in Haney, Maple Ridge typically costs $1,800-$3,200 when the existing vent is reused, rising to $2,500-$4,500 when venting has to be upgraded. These ranges reflect what is typical across the region in 2026 public data, not what CANRO will charge you specifically; that number comes after a certified technician sees the job. A City of Maple Ridge permit adds $75-$200.
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The split between these two ranges comes down almost entirely to venting rather than the tank itself. A tank that vents through a metal flue into a chimney that still meets current code can usually be swapped for around $1,800-$3,200. Where the existing vent path no longer qualifies — common in some of Haney's older homes — the job shifts to power-venting or a rerouted flue, landing at $2,500-$4,500.
| Scope | Ballpark installed |
|---|---|
| Vent reused, straightforward swap | $1,800-$3,200 |
| Power-vent or vent rerouting required | $2,500-$4,500 |
| Municipal permit | $75-$200 |
A fair number of homes in Haney's original townsite still have masonry chimneys dating back to when the house was built, sometimes originally intended for a solid-fuel appliance before being adapted for gas. Whether that chimney can still safely and legally vent a new gas tank has to be evaluated case by case — some pass without issue, others need a liner or a switch to power-venting. This is the single biggest reason Haney quotes can land anywhere across the full $1,800-$4,500 span.
Because Haney's terrain slopes toward the Fraser and Alouette rivers, a number of homes have below-grade basements or lower-level mechanical rooms reached by stairs rather than a walk-out. Getting an old tank out and a new one in through those spaces takes more time than a ground-level basement with easy access, which is factored into labour rather than the tank price itself.
Maple Ridge requires a permit for gas water heater replacement, and it exists so a municipal inspector can confirm the vent clearances, gas connection, and seismic strapping are done to current code — particularly relevant in an older home where the original install predates current seismic requirements. The $75-$200 fee is a small piece of the overall project.
A tank under about eight years old with a single failed part — a thermocouple, a pressure relief valve — is usually worth repairing. Past that age, or with visible rust at the base or a slow weep, replacement is the more sensible choice, especially in a below-grade mechanical room where a tank failure means water finding its way across a finished basement floor rather than draining harmlessly outside.
Safety note
If the smell of gas, unexplained condensation on windows near the appliance, or soot staining shows up, get out of the house and call FortisBC's emergency line, 1-800-663-9911, right away.
Some older Haney chimneys were built for a different type of appliance or no longer meet current venting clearances, which a technician checks before confirming which pricing band applies.
No, the $75-$200 permit fee from the City of Maple Ridge is separate from the $1,800-$4,500 installation range.
It can add some labour time for access, particularly on hillside properties with stairs down to the space, though pricing bands above already account for typical Haney conditions.
A technician inspects the chimney's condition and code compliance during the assessment; it's not something to guess at from the outside.
If it's showing only minor issues and is under about eight years old, a repair might buy time, but visible rust or leaking at the tank body itself means replacement shouldn't be delayed.
FortisBC and CleanBC programs exist and change over time; confirm current eligibility rather than assuming a specific amount applies to your installation.
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