Boilers are still the right choice for many Burnaby homes — heritage homes with radiator heating, additions with radiant floor systems, and homes where forced-air ductwork would require significant retrofitting. Done right, a modern condensing boiler runs at 95%+ efficiency and lasts 20–25 years.
We install all major boiler brands: Navien for combi installations (heat + domestic hot water in one unit), Viessmann and IBC for premium hydronic systems, NTI for value-tier installs, and Lochinvar for larger homes and small commercial. We're not exclusive to any one brand.
Every install includes a Technical Safety BC gas permit, City of Burnaby mechanical permit, and proper venting design. Combi installations also include the domestic hot water tie-in and pressure relief plumbing.
What's Included
Combi boilers (heat + hot water)
One unit replaces both your boiler and water heater. Best for homes with steady simultaneous demand.
High-efficiency condensing boilers
95%+ AFUE units for homes with hydronic radiators or radiant floor heating. Standalone boilers preferred for larger homes.
Radiant floor design & install
New radiant floor heating in additions, basements, or full retrofits. PEX-A tubing, manifold systems, zone control.
Boiler-to-radiator retrofits
Replacing 1960s–1980s cast-iron or oil-fired boilers with modern condensing units while keeping existing radiators.
Indirect domestic hot water tanks
For homes that prefer separate boiler + tank over combi units. Pairs well with high-volume hot water needs.
Permits pulled
Technical Safety BC gas permit + City of Burnaby mechanical permit included in the quoted price.
Boiler Heating in Burnaby's Heritage Stock
Burnaby Heights, Capitol Hill, and parts of East Burnaby have heritage homes built before 1950 that were originally heated by coal or oil boilers feeding cast-iron radiators. Many were converted to gas in the 1980s but still run boilers from that conversion era — 30–45 years old, oversized, and burning 30%+ more gas than they need to.
Replacing one of these aging boilers with a modern high-efficiency condensing unit is one of the highest-ROI heating upgrades in Burnaby — gas bills typically drop 25–40%. Most heritage homes can keep their existing radiators (they're the highest-quality heat distribution system ever made for residential use) and just replace the boiler.
Newer Burnaby homes with hydronic radiant floor heating — common in Brentwood and Lougheed luxury townhomes built post-2010 — are also good boiler upgrade candidates as the original units age out. Combi boilers are particularly popular here because they free up utility room space.
Burnaby Boiler Installation — What It Costs
Installed prices including unit, labor, venting, permits, and removal of old equipment.
- Combi boiler (heat + hot water)$6,800–$10,500
- High-efficiency standalone boiler$7,500–$12,000
- Premium hydronic boiler (Viessmann / IBC)$11,000–$16,000
- Boiler + indirect hot water tank$9,500–$14,500
- New radiant floor zone (per zone)+$3,500–$6,500
What Burnaby Homeowners Say
“1982 boiler was on its last legs. They replaced it with a high-efficiency combi unit, re-piped a few corroded sections, and pulled the gas permit through Technical Safety BC. Heat is more even than before.”
“Furnace quit on a Tuesday morning in February. Called HVAC Coquitlam at 8am — tech arrived from Coquitlam by 9:30. New ignitor installed, heating restored before noon. Honest pricing, no upsell.”
“We bought a 1999 build and the inspection flagged Kitec. They re-piped the whole house with PEX in three days, fixed the manifold, and only opened drywall where they had to. Clean job.”
Other Burnaby Heating Services
We handle the full heating silo for Burnaby homes — every service below is from the same in-house team, dispatched from Coquitlam.
Burnaby Heating FAQs
The questions Burnaby homeowners ask us most about this service.
Should I replace my old Burnaby boiler with another boiler or switch to a furnace?
What is a combi boiler and is it right for my Burnaby home?
How long does a boiler installation take in Burnaby?
Do I need a permit for boiler installation in Burnaby?
What boiler brand do you recommend?
Are there rebates for boiler installation in Burnaby?
Get Your Free Burnaby Boiler Quote
Combi, hydronic, or radiant — sized properly, permitted, warrantied.
- Response within 1 hour — a real human answers, not a call center.
- Same rates 24/7 — no overtime, weekend, or holiday surcharges.
- Licensed, insured, permitted — Red Seal gas fitters, FSR electricians, $5M coverage.
- Workmanship warranty — 1-year labor warranty plus full manufacturer parts coverage.