North Vancouver, BC
Replace an aging or failed boiler with the right condensing boiler for your home
ROMA replaces old, failed or inefficient gas boilers in Greater Vancouver, handling removal, venting and gas-supply changes, permits and commissioning, with a clear repair-versus-replacement recommendation first.
On-site service in North Vancouver
On-site service is currently offered in Greater Vancouver, BC, including Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond, Surrey, Coquitlam, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, New Westminster, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Delta, Langley, Maple Ridge, Abbotsford, Chilliwack, White Rock, Pitt Meadows, Tsawwassen, Anmore, Lions Bay, Belcarra, Bowen Island, Mission. Everything else on this site is reference information you can use anywhere in Canada.
Gas Boiler Replacement for North Vancouver homes and buildings
Most replacement calls start with an older atmospheric or mid-efficiency boiler that has failed, or a wall-hung condensing boiler from the 2000s that is becoming unreliable. A modern condensing boiler running at 95% AFUE and modulating to low fire will usually cut gas use, but only if the system is set up to condense: supply temperatures, emitter sizing and controls all matter.
Replacement is where venting, condensate and gas-supply issues surface. An old boiler vented into a masonry chimney needs a new sealed vent route; a condensing boiler needs a condensate drain; a higher-input boiler may need a larger gas line. The estimate on this site lists these as price factors so there are no surprises.
Plumbing, gas & sprinkler permits. The City of North Vancouver requires a plumbing permit for any installation, addition or alteration to plumbing or sprinkler systems, and issues gas permits using its Gas Permit Application Form and Gas, Piping & Appliance Declaration, referencing gas regulations under the Safety Standards Act; hydronic heating systems and balancing reports are handled through the city's plumbing program. Source
Homeowner gas permits. Technical Safety BC requires a permit to install or replace gas appliances such as boilers and water heaters; owners of strata or non-strata duplex dwellings, and people operating a business from home, must use a licensed contractor rather than a homeowner permit. Source
What's included
- Repair-versus-replacement assessment of the existing boiler
- Removal and disposal of the old boiler where included in the proposal
- New boiler, venting, condensate handling and near-boiler piping
- Gas supply checks and upgrades where required
- Permits, commissioning and a maintenance briefing
Not included
- Asbestos abatement on old boiler insulation (referred to a licensed abatement contractor)
- Chimney lining or masonry repairs
- Radiator or in-floor system replacement unless quoted
Process
How it works
- 01
Estimate and assessment
Start with the instant estimator or a call, then a site assessment confirms scope.
- 02
Proposal
Boiler options, price, exclusions and timeline in writing.
- 03
Replacement day
Old boiler out, new boiler, venting and piping in, gas connected and tested.
- 04
Commissioning
Combustion analysis, controls set-up, permit close-out and documentation.
Why ROMA
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As published by ROMA Heating & Cooling on romaheating.ca, checked September 8, 2026.
Technical Safety BC licensed gas contractor
Gas licence LGA0202903, as published by ROMA.
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Licensed, bonded and insured
Technicians are bonded, insured and Red Seal-trained, as published by ROMA.
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Upfront flat-rate pricing
ROMA publishes that pricing is approved before work starts, with no hidden fees.
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Authorized for 30+ brands
ROMA states it is authorized for brands including Lennox, Carrier, Viessmann, Navien and Rheem.
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Frequently asked questions
When should I replace rather than repair?
Repeated failures, a leaking heat exchanger, unavailable parts, or a boiler over roughly 20 years old usually favour replacement. A single clear fault on a younger boiler favours repair.
Can a new boiler use my old chimney?
Condensing boilers cannot vent into an unlined masonry chimney. They need dedicated sealed venting, which is one of the main scope items in a replacement.
Will a new boiler lower my gas bill?
A condensing boiler that actually condenses usually uses less gas than an atmospheric boiler, but the saving depends on your system and habits. Boilers.ca does not publish savings claims.
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On-site service in Greater Vancouver, BC. ROMA lists “Open 7 days” on its site; call to confirm same-day availability.
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Sources and verification
- Editorial content by Boilers.ca; no external technical claims.
Facts checked September 7, 2026. Last updated September 7, 2026. Technical reviewer: not yet assigned.