Hippo Plumbing & Heating TSBC License: LGA 0209268
Open 24 Hours · Monday – Sunday
Heating · Coquitlam, BC
Hydronic heating systems — using a boiler to heat water that warms your home through radiators, baseboard convectors, or radiant in-floor heating — are among the most efficient and comfortable heating solutions available. Hippo Plumbing & Heating installs residential and commercial boilers across Coquitlam and the Lower Mainland, with full gas and hydronic piping expertise.
Modern condensing boilers achieve efficiencies of 95% AFUE or higher, significantly reducing your FortisBC natural gas bills compared to older boiler systems. Combined with radiant in-floor heating, a high-efficiency boiler system provides the most even, comfortable heat available — with no air blowing, no ductwork, and no airborne dust.
A boiler installation by Hippo Plumbing & Heating covers the complete scope of your hydronic heating system — from the boiler unit itself to all associated hydronic piping, zone valves, circulators, expansion tanks, pressure relief valves, and controls integration. For new radiant floor heating, we coordinate PEX layout with your general contractor before the concrete pour, or work with the existing subfloor structure during renovation. Every installation includes commissioning — adjusting flow rates, verifying system pressure, calibrating zone controls, and confirming heat delivery to every zone — before the job is considered complete.
Boiler systems are most common in Coquitlam homes with radiant floor heating, hot-water baseboards, or cast-iron radiators. Homeowners replacing an aging boiler (typically 20–25+ years old), builders installing radiant in-floor heat in new construction, and homeowners converting from forced-air to radiant during a major renovation are the most common boiler installation customers. Strata buildings and multi-family developments with shared hydronic heating infrastructure also require commercial-grade boiler installations for the central mechanical plant.
Consider a boiler replacement if: your boiler is over 20 years old and repair costs are escalating; system pressure drops frequently and cannot hold pressure between fill cycles — signs of internal leaking or expansion tank failure; your boiler is a non-condensing type with efficiency below 85% AFUE and gas bills have grown substantially; the heat exchanger has confirmed corrosion or leaks; or the unit has been condemned by a Technical Safety BC safety officer. Modern condensing boilers achieve 95%+ AFUE compared to 70–80% for older units — the gas bill savings over a 20-year system life are substantial.
Before recommending a boiler, we assess your heating distribution system — the type and condition of existing piping, radiators or in-floor loops, zone configuration, and domestic hot water demand if a combi system is being considered. We size the boiler correctly for your home's heat loss and calculate the correct flow rates for each zone. Installation typically takes 1–3 days depending on system complexity. Every installation includes combustion analysis, system balancing, and a full homeowner walkthrough of the new controls.
Hydronic heating systems are significantly more complex than forced-air, and the quality of the design and installation directly determines how comfortable and efficient your home will be for the next 20+ years. Hippo Plumbing & Heating technicians have hands-on experience with residential and commercial hydronic systems, radiant in-floor design, and all major boiler brands including Navien, Viessmann, IBC, Weil-McLain, and Burnham. We do not subcontract boiler installations — the licensed technician who designs your system also installs and commissions it.
Hippo Plumbing & Heating delivers licensed, reliable boiler installation services across Coquitlam and the Lower Mainland — with upfront pricing and no surprises.
Expertise in both residential and commercial boiler systems
Full system integration — boiler, piping, controls, and zones
High-efficiency systems that meaningfully reduce operating costs
Licensed gas fitting and plumbing for all connections
Commissioning, balancing, and homeowner training included
Our Promise
We back every job with our workmanship guarantee. If it's not right, we come back and fix it — no charge. TSBC-licensed technicians, upfront pricing, and real 24/7 emergency availability across the Lower Mainland.
Our Guarantee
Every job is handled by TSBC-licensed technicians using quality materials and equipment.
New boiler installation for Coquitlam homes with existing radiator, baseboard, or radiant floor heating systems.
High-capacity boiler installation for commercial and multi-family buildings in the Lower Mainland.
New radiant floor heating system installation — from PEX tubing layout in the slab or subfloor to boiler commissioning and controls.
High-efficiency condensing boiler installation (95%+ AFUE) for maximum energy savings on natural gas.
Full hydronic piping, zone valves, circulators, expansion tanks, and controls integration.
Removal of your old boiler and replacement with a modern, significantly more efficient system.
Boiler installation in Coquitlam ranges from $5,000–$15,000+ depending on the boiler type, capacity, and complexity of the hydronic system. Condensing boilers cost more upfront but deliver long-term energy savings. We provide written quotes after an on-site assessment.
A furnace heats air and distributes it through ductwork. A boiler heats water and distributes it through pipes to radiators, baseboard heaters, or radiant floor tubing. Boiler systems are generally quieter, more comfortable, and — when using in-floor radiant heat — more efficient. They require no ductwork but do require a separate ventilation system.
Yes, though it's easier during renovation or new construction. In existing homes, we typically use a low-profile system installed over the existing subfloor (raising the floor height slightly) or, in some cases, under-floor staple-up installation. We assess your home and recommend the most practical approach.
A well-maintained residential boiler typically lasts 20–30 years. Annual servicing significantly extends boiler life and maintains efficiency. Hippo Plumbing & Heating offers annual boiler maintenance programs for Coquitlam homeowners.
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