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What a gas line installation costs in Vancouver

Running a new gas line in Metro Vancouver typically costs $500–$2,500 for most residential jobs. A short run to a range or dryer near the existing supply sits at the bottom of that; a long run to a detached patio or a line upgrade for a tankless heater sits at the top or above.

These are market ranges for Metro Vancouver, not a quote. They’re here so you can plan and compare, and they’re reviewed quarterly.

Market range · Metro Vancouver⁨$500–$2,500
The ranges

What it costs

JobTypical installed
Short new run (under 5m)
Typical installed ⁨$500–$1,200
Medium run (⁨5–15m⁩)
Typical installed ⁨$1,200–$2,500
Long run, or exterior to patio/garage
Typical installed ⁨$2,000–$4,000
BBQ or fire table line
Typical installed ⁨$800–$2,500
Gas line upgrade for tankless
Typical installed ⁨$1,000–$3,000
Meter or regulator relocation
Typical installed Quoted, involves FortisBC
These are market ranges for Metro Vancouver, not a quote. They’re here so you can plan and compare, and they’re reviewed quarterly. Big jobs genuinely vary — access, materials, what’s behind the wall, what’s above the pipe. We won’t quote one without seeing it, and neither should anyone else. Where we publish a fixed price, it’s fixed.
What moves the price

What decides where in the range you land

Distance from the existing supply

The single biggest factor — it's mostly pipe and labour.

Route and access

A run through an open basement ceiling is cheap. Through finished walls, under a floor, or across a concrete patio is not.

Pipe size required

A tankless water heater or a high-input appliance may need a larger line than your existing supply, which sometimes means upgrading back to the meter.

Whether the meter can supply it

Adding appliances can exceed the meter's capacity, which means involving FortisBC.

Indoor or outdoor

Exterior runs need appropriate materials and burial depth where underground.

Permit and inspection

Required. Included in our quote.

Questions

What people ask us

How much does it cost to run a gas line in Vancouver?

$500–$2,500 for most residential jobs.

Do I need a permit?

Yes, always, and a licensed gas fitter.

How much for a BBQ gas line?

$800–$2,500 depending on distance and route.

Can I do it myself?

No. Gas work requires a licensed gas fitter in BC.

Will my existing line supply a tankless heater?

Often not — they need high flow. We check before quoting.

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