Heating system installation

Heating system installation in Canada: prices and permits

Updated 4 November 2026

Approximately, according to sellers' websites in November 2026, a furnace replacement in Canada costs CA$4,100 to CA$9,500 before tax, with an average of about CA$6,800, and a heat pump supplied and installed typically costs CA$2,000 to CA$15,000. The final figure depends on the system, the size of the home and the work around it, so a request on BlaBlaPrice is the quickest way to get current offers for your house.

A replacement furnace, a new heat pump and a geothermal loop are different jobs, so compare like with like. Floor heating is priced separately: radiant floor materials run CA$8 to CA$17 per square foot, and labour is extra, often CA$200 to CA$500.

Local rules and what to check

The rules depend on the province. In Quebec, a forced-air or hydronic heating system must be installed and maintained by a contractor holding the right licence, and a heat pump installer must hold a valid RBQ licence. In Mississauga, Ontario, a new heating installer or contractor licence costs CA$255.21 and a renewal costs CA$220.04. Most Canadian provinces also require a mechanical permit for HVAC work, with fees from CA$100 to CA$500, and in British Columbia a heat pump usually needs an electrical permit and a licensed electrical contractor.

Winter and when to book

Winters in Canada run from December to February, and that is when a heating system works hardest and a failure hurts most. If the system has already failed, book now, because the cold lasts through the winter months. If the old unit still works, plan the replacement for the warmer months from June to August, when the house can go without heat for a few days while the work is done.

How the price is quoted and what to write

Heating prices are usually quoted per system or per job, and furnace figures are before tax, so ask whether the total includes tax. Describe what you want to change, the heated area in square feet or metres, the heat source (gas, electric or a heat pump), the pipes or ducts and the equipment you already have. Add your site address, deadline and budget, and ask for the licence number in the offer, so the installer's credentials can be checked.

On BlaBlaPrice you describe the job in your own words, and the AI asks for missing details such as the heated area or the heat source, then looks through sellers' websites and price lists in Canada. Registered sellers reply in the chat with their own offer, price, terms and delivery, and the buyer's contacts stay hidden until they choose to share them. It is free for buyers. For related work, see Ventilation & air conditioning or Construction & renovation.