Choosing a natural gas contractor

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For Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast

Do you have plans to renovate or build? Whether they're purely practical or driven by your dreams, natural gas can play a part in your new home.

When it comes time to connect your new natural gas furnace, water heater or appliances to your residential gas line, you'll require the services of a registered natural gas contractor.

They'll not only make sure your new equipment is installed safely and to code, but can also help you select the equipment that's right for your family's needs.

More information about the importance of using licensed gas contractors (PDF 183 KB)

Look for contractors who:

are registered with the BC Safety Authority and employ licensed gas fitters
are bonded and insured for liability and property damage
offer warranties that cover equipment, materials and labour
offer maintenance and service after installation and after warranties have expired
provide customer references
are members in good standing of the Better Business Bureau

It all begins with the quote

Request quotes in writing from more than one contractor. Your quote should include information about the materials your dealer will supply and install, and what labour the company will provide, including:

cost of permits and payment of fees
costs of subcontractors and trades persons (if they're required)
all necessary taxes, appropriate grants or credits applied to total costs
estimate of the project's completion date
warranty and service information

Depending on what work you're having done, it may be helpful if your quote includes:

estimate of the future work required to upgrade piping size and tee connections for installation of additional natural gas appliances and equipment
rough diagram showing the layout of ductwork and placement of piping in your home

The final step

You've requested quotes, checked references and decided on a contractor, but you're not finished yet.

When the contractor or gasfitter returns to install your residential gas line or natural gas appliance, ask to see the permit which legally enables the work. With that document in hand, you're ready to begin the work.