The Mechanical Partner Strata Councils Trust Across Vancouver Island
Managing a strata corporation means balancing resident comfort, council expectations, tight operating budgets, and the ongoing challenge of aging mechanical infrastructure. Foster Heating & Cooling has been the mechanical contractor of choice for strata corporations across Victoria and Vancouver Island for over 30 years — providing the proactive maintenance, transparent documentation, and responsive emergency service that strata councils depend on.
What sets Foster apart is simple: one number covers everything. HVAC, hydronic heating, boilers, pumps, fans, expansion tanks, make-up air units — every piece of mechanical equipment in your building, base building or in-suite, is handled by our team. No juggling multiple contractors, no gaps in accountability.
Why Strata Councils Choose Foster
- 30+ years serving strata corporations and multi-unit residential properties across Vancouver Island
- Complete mechanical scope in one call — HVAC, hydronics, boilers, pumps, tanks, fans, and all ancillary equipment
- Coverage of both base building systems and individual in-suite equipment
- Experienced navigating strata bylaws, council approval processes, and documentation requirements for AGMs and depreciation reports
- 40+ Red Seal certified technicians and licensed A-Gas fitters across Vancouver Island
- Full support through BC Hydro and CleanBC Strata/Multi-Family Heat Pump Rebate Programs — we manage the paperwork
- 24/7 emergency service with priority dispatch for strata clients on maintenance agreements
- Clear written reporting for council minutes, capital planning, and strata council review
Our Services for Strata Corporations
Preventive Maintenance Programs
Scheduled service contracts covering all HVAC and mechanical equipment — both common area base building systems and in-suite equipment. Reduces emergency calls, extends equipment life, and gives councils a predictable annual operating cost.
HVAC System Upgrades & Replacements
Certified installation of energy-efficient heat pumps, boilers, and ventilation systems. We guide strata councils through the BC Hydro and CleanBC multi-family rebate process from application through to approval.
Boiler & Hydronic Systems
Inspection, maintenance, and repair of boiler and hydronic heating systems — including circulating pumps, expansion tanks, heat exchangers, and zone valves. Our licensed A-Gas fitters handle the full hydronic scope, common in older Victoria strata buildings.
In-Suite HVAC Service
Maintenance and repair of individual suite heating and cooling equipment. One contractor, one work order, one invoice — whether the call is for a common area unit or a resident’s in-suite system.
Common Area Ventilation & Air Quality
Parkade ventilation, corridor make-up air, and common area HVAC maintenance and upgrades.
Emergency & Priority Service
24/7 emergency response for heating and cooling failures affecting residents. Strata clients on service agreements receive priority dispatch.
Capital Planning Support
Equipment condition assessments and replacement cost estimates to support depreciation reports and long-term capital planning.
