Vancouver Ductwork: Custom-Built for the City's Unique Building Stock
From retrofitting ductwork into century-old character homes to fabricating commercial HVAC distribution systems, our sheet metal team builds airflow solutions that fit Vancouver's diverse architecture.
Why Custom Ductwork Matters in Vancouver
Vancouver's building stock spans over a century of construction styles, and no two homes have the same ductwork challenges. Character homes with balloon-frame walls, post-war bungalows with undersized ducts, and modern condos with limited ceiling space all require custom sheet metal solutions rather than off-the-shelf ductwork. Poorly designed or leaking ducts waste up to 30% of your heating and cooling energy - in a city where energy costs keep rising, that waste adds up fast.
Vancouver's construction boom also creates steady demand for new ductwork installations in commercial and residential builds. The city's Step Code requirements for energy efficiency mean ductwork must be properly sized, sealed, and insulated to meet performance targets. We fabricate and install duct systems that pass blower-door testing and meet the tighter air leakage standards that new Vancouver buildings require.
For renovations - one of Vancouver's biggest construction sectors - ductwork is often the most complex challenge. Adding HVAC to a space that was never designed for it, extending ducts to a new addition, or upgrading undersized ducts during a kitchen renovation all require custom fabrication and creative routing. This is where sheet metal craftsmanship makes the difference between a system that works and one that creates noise, airflow, and comfort problems.
Ductwork Solutions for Vancouver Properties
Character Home Duct Retrofits (Kitsilano, Mount Pleasant)
Adding ductwork to homes built without it. We route ducts through closets, soffits, and between floor joists to minimize visual impact while delivering effective airflow to every room.
New Construction & Laneway Homes
Complete duct system design and fabrication for Vancouver new builds. We coordinate with general contractors to install ductwork that meets Step Code energy requirements and passes blower-door testing.
Home Additions & Renovations
Extending existing ductwork to basement suites, attic conversions, and home additions. We match new duct runs to your existing system's capacity and ensure balanced airflow to both old and new spaces.
Commercial Tenant Improvements
Vancouver's commercial spaces frequently undergo tenant improvements. We fabricate and install custom ductwork for office HVAC systems, restaurant kitchen ventilation, and retail space conditioning.
Vancouver Ductwork Pricing
Ductwork costs depend heavily on project scope. Simple duct modifications (extending to a single room, adding a register) range from $500 to $1,500. Complete duct systems for new construction typically cost $5,000 to $12,000 for a standard Vancouver home. Duct replacement in existing homes - removing old ducts and installing properly sized, sealed replacements - runs $4,000 to $10,000 depending on accessibility and home size. All installations include professional sealing at every joint and airflow balancing to ensure even temperatures throughout your home.
View all available rebatesSheet Metal FAQs for Vancouver
Yes. We specialize in retrofitting ductwork into homes that weren't built with it. In Vancouver's character homes, we route ducts through existing spaces - closets, stairwell soffits, between floor joists - to minimize visual impact. It's not always possible to reach every room with ducts, which is where a hybrid approach (ducts for main areas, mini-split for hard-to-reach rooms) provides the best result.
Signs include uneven temperatures between rooms, excessive dust, rooms that never reach target temperature, visible duct damage or disconnections, and energy bills that keep climbing. Ducts over 20 years old may also have deteriorated insulation and numerous air leaks. We inspect your ductwork and provide honest recommendations - sometimes duct sealing is enough, and sometimes replacement is the better investment.
For new construction and major renovations requiring a building permit, yes. Vancouver's Step Code sets progressively tighter energy efficiency targets, including limits on duct air leakage. Our ductwork installations are designed and sealed to pass blower-door testing at whatever Step Code level your project requires.
Simple duct modifications (1-2 rooms) take 1 day. Complete duct systems for new construction take 2-4 days depending on home size. Retrofitting ducts into an existing Vancouver home typically takes 3-5 days due to the custom routing and finishing work required. We coordinate with your renovation schedule to minimize disruption.
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