HVAC Questions, Honestly Answered

Absolutely. High-efficiency heat pumps and furnaces often qualify for utility rebate programs, and we'll help you understand which rebates apply to your project and how to claim them.

We do. We offer a senior discount as our thanks to the neighbours who helped build this valley. Just mention it when you book — see our promotions page for current offers.

Yes — estimates on new system installations and replacements are free, with no obligation. We'll assess your home, walk you through right-sized options, and give you a clear written quote.

Yes. A clean, properly tuned system doesn't have to work as hard to heat or cool your home — which means lower monthly bills and a longer equipment lifespan.

Our plans include seasonal tune-ups, priority scheduling, and discounts on repairs and parts. See our maintenance plans for a full comparison.

We recommend a seasonal tune-up each year — heating in the fall, cooling in the spring. Regular maintenance keeps efficiency high, catches small issues before they become breakdowns, and protects your manufacturer warranty.

We do — it's our namesake craft. From custom ductwork and transitions to range hoods and metal fittings, we fabricate in-house at our Maple Ridge shop for both residential and commercial projects. Got a tricky one? We love a challenge.

It depends on your equipment's age, the repair cost, and how efficiently it runs. As a rule of thumb, if your system is more than 12–15 years old and facing a major repair, a high-efficiency replacement often saves money long-term — and may qualify for utility rebates. We'll lay out the honest options so you can decide.

Always. We explain any service-call or diagnostic fee up front and walk you through your options in plain language before any work starts. You approve the price first — no surprises on the invoice.

We're factory-trained on Amana, Goodman, and Daikin, and we service all makes and models — including Bosch, Rinnai, Navien, Carrier, Lennox, Trane, and more. Whatever you have, we can help.

Two things. First, our approach: we give honest advice and recommend what's right for your home — not the biggest sale. Second, our craft: the "& Sheet Metal" in our name is real. We fabricate custom ductwork in our own Maple Ridge shop, which most HVAC companies have to outsource.

Yes. We're fully licensed, insured, and bonded. Our team includes Class A & B gas fitters, HVAC-R technicians, and TECA-certified members — all ticketed, trained professionals who treat your home with respect.

Since 1986. Big Valley Heating & Sheet Metal was founded by cousins Marlow Kirkwood and Ron McMyn in a Pitt Meadows garage, and we've been family-owned and operated ever since. Nearly four decades later, we're one of the Fraser Valley's most trusted HVAC companies.

We serve homeowners throughout the Fraser Valley and Lower Mainland — Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, Mission, Langley, Aldergrove, Abbotsford, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, New Westminster, Burnaby, and Surrey. Not sure if you're in our area? Give us a call and we'll let you know.