Gas installer pricing in Montreal
What gas installers charge in Montreal (typically C$80-C$170/hr), the local factors that move the rate, and a sample quote you can use as a starting point.
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Montreal gas installer pricing
What gas installers should charge in Montreal
Montreal gas line work is regulated by RBQ licence subcategory 15.2 (gas) and CMMTQ membership. Énergir (formerly Gaz Métro) is the sole natural gas utility on Montreal Island and surrounding areas; propane is the alternative for off-grid properties. Hydronic boiler oil-to-gas conversion is a major revenue line in Plateau, NDG, Verdun, Rosemont, and Hochelaga where pre-1960 housing was originally oil-heated. Code de construction du Québec governs every install. GST + QST separate invoice lines.
Hourly rate
C$80-C$170
per hour, weekday daytime
Call-out fee
C$56-C$120
within standard radius
After-hours
1.5-2x
evening, weekend, holiday
Job pricing
What to charge for common gas installer jobs in Montreal
Real-world price ranges for the jobs local tradies quote every week. Use the table as a starting point for your own quotes and adjust for parts, access, and your overheads. All figures in CAD.
Standard call-out (within radius)
What's included
Includes first 30 min diagnostic. Credited against the work on most jobs.
Annual gas safety check
What's included
Includes appliance inspection, gas pressure test, ventilation check, and CP12 certificate. Required by most landlords.
Gas hob install (existing connection)
What's included
Includes hob connection, isolation valve, leak test, and 1-2 hour labour. Cooker hood install extra.
Gas oven install (existing connection)
What's included
Includes oven connection, flexible hose, isolation, leak test, and 1-2 hour labour.
Gas water heater swap (like-for-like)
What's included
Includes new unit, fittings, flue check, and 2-4 hour labour. Tankless units cost more.
Gas fireplace install
What's included
Includes unit (varies $800-2,500), flue work, gas line extension, and 1-2 day labour. Stone surround extra.
New gas line (per linear m)
What's included
Includes pipe, fittings, mounting, and labour. Indoor concealed runs cost more than outdoor surface mounted.
LPG to natural gas conversion
What's included
Includes regulator change, jet swap on all appliances, pressure adjustment, recertification. Per-appliance scope.
Emergency leak detection + repair
What's included
Includes detection equipment, source isolation, and 1-3 hours labour. Underground leaks cost more.
Montreal quote factors
What to factor into your Montreal gas installer quote
Local context that should shape what you quote as a gas installer in Montreal. Harsh humid continental, brutal winters. Cold snowy winters (December-March, often -15°C to -30°C with windchill, occasional -35°C, heavy snow ~210cm/year, Canada's snowiest large city), warm humid summers (July-August, 28°C+ with high humidity, occasional 35°C heatwaves), heavy rainfall (~1,000mm/year). Freeze-thaw cycles 80-100/year (more than Toronto). Ice storm risk (1998 ice storm crippled Montreal for weeks).
RBQ + CMMTQ + Énergir coordination
RBQ licence subcategory 15.2 (gas) and CMMTQ membership mandatory for any gas-line contractor. Énergir controls all gas service-line work from street to meter. Quote Énergir coordination (CAD $1,200-$5,000 per service install or replacement) including permits, scheduling, dig-and-restore. Lead times run 6-12 weeks; state this on the contract so clients don't blame you for utility delays. Print RBQ licence and CMMTQ membership on every quote.
Oil-to-gas conversion market
Pre-1960 Plateau, NDG, Verdun, Rosemont, Hochelaga housing was originally oil-heated; major conversion market still active. Quote oil-to-gas conversion (CAD $5,500-$12,000 including new gas line, regulator, boiler retrofit or new high-efficiency furnace, decommissioning of oil tank, soil testing if leaks suspected) as a major revenue line. Quebec government and Énergir rebates typically $1,000-$3,500 per residential conversion drive demand.
Premium enclaves vs standard Montreal
Westmount (H3Y/H3Z), Outremont (H2V), Mount Royal Town (H3P/H3R), Hampstead (H3X) command CAD $135-$240/hour for licensed gas work. Plateau, Mile End, Verdun, Rosemont, NDG, Saint-Henri standard $100-$165/hour. CMMTQ master mechanics on permitted work $175-$320/hour. Per-install: gas range relocation $1,200-$3,500; new gas line to range/dryer/fireplace $750-$2,800 per appliance.
Code de construction du Québec compliance
Code de construction du Québec (and CSA B149.1 natural gas and propane installation code) governs every install. Pressure testing, leak detection, ventilation, combustion-air calculation are mandatory. Quote pressure test ($250-$650) and leak-detection report as standard lines on every install. Non-compliant work is uninsurable, voids GCR warranty coverage on new builds, and triggers RBQ and Énergir enforcement.
Local Law 154 equivalent + future restrictions
Quebec municipalities including Ville de Montréal are exploring gas restrictions in new residential construction (similar to Toronto's and NYC's fossil-fuel phase-outs). Quote gas-to-electric conversion work (induction cooktops, heat-pump water heaters, heat-pump space heating) as a growing alternative revenue stream. Position gas installs as 'efficient transition fuel' while clients evaluate full electrification timing.
Bilingual quote + GST/QST + emergency winter
Bilingual quote and invoice are mandatory for commercial customers under Bill 101 + Bill 96. GST 5% + QST 9.975% on separate lines. Quote emergency winter gas-leak callouts (December-March) at CAD $400-$800 per callout with 2x to 2.5x multiplier evenings and weekends. Print RBQ, CMMTQ, GST and QST numbers on every quote.
Sample quote
A real Montreal gas installer quote you can copy
Gas water heater swap, like-for-like 200L unit, residential. Replace the line items and rates with your own; the structure stays.
Call-out fee (within 20km radius)
Rinnai 200L gas storage water heater (5-year warranty)
Flexible gas connection, isolation valve, drip tray
TPR valve, vacuum breaker, expansion control valve
Labour (3 hours: remove old unit, install new, commission, flue check)
Disposal of old water heater
Gas safety certificate (CP12 / CoC equivalent)
Pressure test, leak check, commissioning sign-off
FAQ
Montreal gas installer pricing questions, answered
Common questions about gas installer pricing in Montreal, with answers framed for tradies pricing their own work.
CAD $100-$165 per hour for licensed RBQ+CMMTQ gas work across standard Montreal. $135-$240 per hour for premium enclaves (Westmount, Outremont, Mount Royal Town, Hampstead). CMMTQ master mechanics on permitted work $175-$320 per hour. Per-install: gas range relocation $1,200-$3,500; new gas line to range/dryer/fireplace $750-$2,800 per appliance; whole-house gas-pipe replacement $8,500-$25,000+.
Yes, both mandatory. RBQ licence subcategory 15.2 (gas) is required. CMMTQ (Corporation des maîtres mécaniciens en tuyauterie du Québec) membership is mandatory for plumbing and heating contractors including gas installers. Print both numbers on every quote; unlicensed gas work is uninsurable, voids GCR warranty coverage, and triggers RBQ and Énergir enforcement.
Énergir (formerly Gaz Métro) controls all gas service-line work from street to meter. Quote Énergir coordination (CAD $1,200-$5,000 per service install or replacement) including permits, scheduling, dig-and-restore. Lead times run 6-12 weeks; state this on the contract so clients don't blame you for utility delays.
Yes, major revenue line. Pre-1960 Plateau, NDG, Verdun, Rosemont, Hochelaga housing was originally oil-heated. Quote oil-to-gas conversion (CAD $5,500-$12,000 including new gas line, regulator, boiler retrofit or new high-efficiency furnace, decommissioning of oil tank, soil testing if leaks suspected). Quebec government and Énergir rebates typically $1,000-$3,500 per residential conversion drive demand.
Code de construction du Québec (and CSA B149.1 natural gas and propane installation code) governs every gas install. Pressure testing, leak detection, ventilation, combustion-air calculation are mandatory. Quote pressure test (CAD $250-$650) and leak-detection report as standard lines on every install. Non-compliant work triggers RBQ and Énergir enforcement.
Hourly rates are $80 to $160 in the US, £55-130 in the UK, A$100-200 in Australia, R450-1,100 in South Africa, and C$80-170 in Canada. Gas work commands a premium over general plumbing because of the licensing, insurance, and risk.
Yes, by law in every region. Unlicensed gas work is illegal, uninsurable, and the installer can face criminal charges. Verify the licence: Gas Safe UK, TSSA Canada, Master Plumber Gas Australia, SAQCC Gas SA, state-licensed plumber US. The number should appear on the quote.
A document signed by a licensed installer confirming the gas appliance and connection are safe. Required for landlord rentals (annual in UK as CP12, varied elsewhere), insurance claims, and property sales. Always insist on the certificate as part of the work.
Yes, 2-3 quotes for gas work over $500. Compare licence numbers, appliance brand, certification inclusion, and warranty. The cheapest quote sometimes skips the pressure test or certificate, both of which are illegal omissions.
Typically travel time, fuel, the first 15-30 minutes on site, and basic diagnostic work. Most gas installers credit the call-out against the work if the customer proceeds. State explicitly on the quote.
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