Calgary, Alberta
Home services in Calgary
What things actually cost in Calgary, how to hire well, and how to collect free quotes from local companies before you commit.
- Furnace installationIn Calgary a new high-efficiency furnace typically costs between $4,500 and $7,500 installed, depending on brand, efficiency and home size. Always compare at least three written quotes from licensed installers.
- Furnace repairCalgary furnace repairs typically cost $150 to $500 including the service call, depending on the part. Emergency call-outs on nights, weekends or holidays cost more — confirm the premium before the technician arrives.
- PlumbersCalgary plumbers typically charge $120 to $250 for a service call plus hourly labour, with emergency call-outs priced higher. Small jobs like a clogged drain usually run $150 to $450 all-in.
- Water heater servicesReplacing a standard tank water heater in Calgary typically costs $1,200 to $2,500 installed, while tankless units run $2,500 to $5,000. Compare at least three written quotes that itemise the unit and the labour.
- RoofersA full asphalt-shingle roof replacement on a typical Calgary home costs roughly $8,000 to $18,000 depending on size, pitch and materials. After a hail storm, most of that can be covered by insurance minus your deductible.
- MoversCalgary local movers typically charge $80 to $150 per hour for two movers and a truck, so a standard in-city move lands around $600 to $1,500. Cross-town long-distance or storage moves are priced per weight and distance.
- Snow removalResidential snow-removal contracts in Calgary typically run $350 to $600 per season for a standard driveway and walk, with per-visit pricing of $25 to $50 when purchased without a contract.
- ElectriciansCalgary electricians typically charge $90 to $150 per hour, with a $90 to $200 service minimum. Small jobs like installing a fixture or replacing an outlet commonly land between $150 and $400.
- LocksmithsCalgary locksmiths typically charge $75 to $150 for a standard lockout during business hours, and $100 to $250 after hours. Rekeying a lock runs $15 to $35 per lock plus a service call.
- Garage door repairGarage door spring replacement in Calgary typically costs $250 to $450 including parts and labour, while a new opener installed runs $350 to $600. Full door replacement ranges from $1,500 to $4,000 depending on size and insulation.
- Pest controlCalgary pest control typically costs $200 to $400 for a one-time treatment, with recurring monthly service at $40 to $70. Mouse exclusion work runs $300 to $800, and bed bug treatments start around $500.
- Junk removalCalgary junk removal typically costs $150 to $300 for a minimum load and $300 to $600 for a full truckload, with whole-home cleanouts running $500 to $1,500. Appliance and mattress removal often carries a per-item fee.
- PaintersCalgary painters typically charge $300 to $700 per room for standard interior work, with a whole-home interior running $3,000 to $8,000. Exteriors range from $4,000 to $10,000 depending on size and prep.
- LandscapingCalgary landscaping maintenance typically runs $100 to $200 per month for a standard yard, while sod installation costs $2 to $5 per square foot and full design-and-build projects start around $5,000.
- EavestroughsEavestrough cleaning in Calgary typically costs $150 to $300 per visit, while full replacement runs $1,500 to $3,500 for a standard home. Gutter guards add $8 to $20 per linear foot installed.
- InsulationTopping up a Calgary attic typically costs $1,500 to $3,500, while insulating a whole house runs $4,000 to $10,000. Federal and provincial retrofit programs can cover a meaningful share — check current eligibility before you quote.
- Appliance repairCalgary appliance repair typically costs $80 to $120 for the service call plus parts, with most washer, dryer and fridge repairs landing between $150 and $400 all-in. Specialty repairs — compressors, sealed systems — can exceed the value of the appliance.
- Windows and doorsReplacement windows in Calgary typically cost $800 to $1,500 per window installed, so a full house of ten runs $10,000 to $25,000. Entry doors run $1,500 to $4,000 and sliding patio doors $2,500 to $5,000.
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