SkyLimit Heating & Gas installs and replaces gas fireplaces, inserts and freestanding gas stoves across Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley. We plan each installation around the exact appliance manual, the vent route, the gas line and the clearances in your home, then commission the fireplace and walk you through it before we leave.
Recent fireplace jobs
North Vancouver
Valor G3 insert: black soot and burner problem fixed
Cleaned, then the burner and glass were checked.
Coquitlam
Older Valor free-standing gas fireplace: safety inspection
Coquitlam
Valor G3 fireplace insert: service and cleaning
Coquitlam
Valor G3 gas fireplace: service, cleaning and tune-up
Checked for gas and CO leaks after cleaning.
Coquitlam
Older Valor fireplace: pilot and melted thermocouple repaired
Coquitlam
Yearly gas fireplace maintenance, cleaning and safety inspection
Need your current fireplace fixed rather than replaced? In Vancouver, start with fireplace repair in Vancouver.
Planning a new fireplace or replacing an old one? Call 778-892-5119 or request an installation assessment. Tell us your city, what is there now (wood, gas or nothing) and the model you are considering, if you have one.
What Gas Fireplace Installation Involves
Installing a gas fireplace is more than setting a unit into a wall. A complete installation covers:
- Gas line – sizing, routing and connecting a supply that matches the appliance input
- Venting – the manufacturer’s approved vent components, route, terminations and clearances
- Framing and finishing clearances – combustible and non-combustible requirements from the installation manual
- Electrical and controls – power for ignition, blower, remote receiver or wall thermostat
- Permit and inspection – the gas permit for the job and any required inspection
- Commissioning – leak test, pressure check, flame and ignition-cycle verification before handover
Types of Gas Fireplaces We Install
Direct Vent Gas Fireplaces
Sealed-combustion fireplaces that draw combustion air from outside and vent through a dedicated pipe. They are the most common choice for new installations and full replacements in modern homes.
Gas Inserts (Wood-to-Gas Conversion)
A gas insert sits inside an existing wood-burning fireplace and is a common way to convert from wood to gas. In BC, Technical Safety BC’s safety order allows a certified gas insert only in a masonry fireplace or a solid-fuel zero-clearance fireplace, unless that exact insert-and-enclosure combination is certified as a package. The existing fireplace structure cannot be altered; only removable parts such as doors, screens, grates or the damper may be taken out. We check the enclosure, chimney and liner requirements before quoting.
B-Vent Gas Fireplaces
B-vent fireplaces use room air for combustion and vent vertically, often through an existing chimney route. They are mainly used in retrofit situations where a direct-vent route is not practical.
Linear and Built-In Fireplaces
Wide, modern fireplaces built into a feature wall or media wall. These projects usually involve new framing, finish materials and careful coordination of clearances, so they are planned with your contractor or designer when one is involved.
Freestanding Gas Stoves
Self-contained stoves that do not need an existing fireplace opening, useful for basements, additions and rooms without a chimney.
How Much Does Gas Fireplace Installation Cost in Metro Vancouver?
Published Metro Vancouver pricing guides place many installed gas fireplace projects between roughly CAD $3,500 and $8,000. That is a planning range, not a SkyLimit quote. A straightforward insert or like-for-like replacement often falls in the lower to middle part of that range; a new built-in or linear fireplace with new venting, a long gas-line run, framing and custom finishing can exceed it.
The main factors that move the price:
- Insert, built-in or freestanding appliance
- New installation or replacement of an existing gas unit
- Vent route length and the approved components required
- Gas-line length, route and meter capacity
- Removal and disposal of the old unit
- Framing, non-combustible materials and finish work
- Electrical work, blower, remote and thermostat options
- Permit jurisdiction, strata requirements and site access
We give you a written, project-specific quote after an assessment. For a detailed breakdown, see our gas fireplace installation cost guide for Metro Vancouver.
Repair or Replace Your Gas Fireplace?
Not every failing fireplace needs to be replaced. Use this as a starting point; an on-site assessment confirms it.
| Situation | Usually the better option |
|---|---|
| Minor pilot, ignition, remote or blower fault | Repair |
| Repeated shutdowns or control failures after several repairs | Compare repair cost with replacement |
| Required parts are discontinued and no approved substitute exists | Replacement |
| Cracked firebox, damaged heat exchanger or failed vent components | Replacement |
| Wood-burning fireplace you no longer want to use | Gas insert or new gas fireplace |
If your fireplace stops working in cold weather, start with a repair visit. A replacement cannot be installed the same day: the model, venting, permit and parts have to be confirmed first.
Our Installation Process
1. Assessment and Planning
- Review of the location, existing fireplace or chimney, and vent route options
- Gas-line sizing and route
- Clearance and framing requirements from the exact model’s manual
- Heat output suited to the room
- Permit, strata and access requirements
- Written scope and quote before any work is approved
2. Installation
- Removal of the existing unit where applicable
- Gas line installed with approved fittings
- Vent installation, sealing and termination to the manufacturer’s instructions
- Electrical connection, ignition wiring and controls
- Remote or wall-thermostat setup
3. Commissioning and Handover
- Gas leak test and pressure check
- Flame appearance and burner adjustment
- Full ignition and shutdown cycle test
- Check of installed features: blower, lights, remote, thermostat
- Walk-through of safe operation and recommended annual service
Why the Exact Model Matters
Manufacturers differ in framing dimensions, vent systems, clearances, control systems and approved accessories. Installation has to follow the specific model’s manual and listing; a similar-looking fireplace from the same brand may need a different vent kit or clearances. We install and replace fireplaces from brands including Valor, Regency, Napoleon, Heat & Glo, Kingsman, Montigo, Majestic and Superior. See our fireplace brand guides.
Permits, Safety and Rebates
Gas fireplace installation in BC is regulated gas work. It must be done by a qualified gas technician working for a licensed gas contractor, under a gas permit, following the appliance manual, the applicable gas code and any inspection requirements.
If you smell gas at any time, leave the building and call FortisBC at 1-800-663-9911 or 911 from outside. Do not use switches, phones or the fireplace controls inside.
FortisBC rebates change and have their own eligibility rules. Check the current FortisBC rebate programs before relying on an incentive.
Why Homeowners Choose SkyLimit
- Qualified gas technicians working under BC gas-safety requirements
- Planning based on the exact appliance manual, vent route and site conditions
- Clear written scope and quote before work begins
- Listed components and materials for the approved installation
- Permit, strata and inspection coordination
- Commissioning notes and a homeowner walk-through at handover
- The same team handles annual fireplace service and repairs after installation
Gas Fireplace Installation Areas
We install gas fireplaces across Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley. Choose your city for local details:
- Vancouver
- North Vancouver
- West Vancouver
- Burnaby
- New Westminster
- Richmond
- Coquitlam
- Port Coquitlam
- Port Moody
- Surrey
- White Rock
- Delta
- Ladner
- Tsawwassen
- Langley
- Maple Ridge
- Pitt Meadows
- Mission
- Abbotsford
Find installation for your city in our fireplace service areas directory, with separate links for local fireplace repair and planned maintenance.
Gas Fireplace Installation FAQ
How much does gas fireplace installation cost in BC?
In Metro Vancouver, many installed projects fall between about CAD $3,500 and $8,000. The total depends on the appliance type, venting, gas-line run, removal work, framing and finishing, electrical work and permit requirements. SkyLimit provides a written, project-specific quote after an assessment.
Do I need a permit to install a gas fireplace in BC?
Yes. Gas fireplace installation requires a gas permit taken out by a licensed gas contractor. In most of BC permits are issued through Technical Safety BC; some municipalities, including the City of Vancouver, issue their own gas permits. Strata approval, where it applies, is a separate requirement.
Can I replace a wood fireplace with gas?
Often, yes, usually with a gas insert. In BC a certified gas insert may be installed in a masonry fireplace or a solid-fuel zero-clearance fireplace; other enclosures need the insert-and-enclosure combination to be certified as a package. We check the existing fireplace, chimney, clearances and manufacturer requirements before quoting.
Can the vent from my old gas fireplace be reused for a replacement?
Do not assume that an existing vent is compatible with a new fireplace. The replacement appliance, approved vent components, route, condition and installation instructions must be checked together. An assessment should establish what can be retained and what needs to change before the installation scope is agreed.
How long does a gas fireplace installation take?
The on-site work for a straightforward insert or replacement is often completed in a day. New built-in fireplaces with new venting, framing and finishing take longer. Lead time for the appliance, permit timing and strata approval usually affect the schedule more than the installation itself.
What should a strata owner confirm before a fireplace replacement?
Confirm the appliance model, access arrangements and whether the work affects common property, shared venting or other building systems. Ask the strata about its approval and documentation process. Strata permission and any required gas or building approvals are separate matters and must be checked for the property and scope of work.
Book a Gas Fireplace Installation Assessment
Call 778-892-5119 or send us your project details. Include your city, a photo of the existing fireplace or the planned location, and the model you are considering. We will confirm the next step and arrange an assessment.