Mechanical Solutions for Every Building Type Across Vancouver Island
For nearly a century, Foster Heating & Cooling has been the mechanical contractor Vancouver Island depends on — across every sector, every building type, and every scale of project. From a single-family home to a multi-tower strata complex, from a restaurant kitchen to an industrial refrigeration plant, our team brings the same standard: Red Seal certified technicians, licensed A-Gas fitters, and one number that covers everything.
One call. Complete mechanical scope. HVAC, hydronics, boilers, pumps, fans, expansion tanks, make-up air units, refrigeration — every mechanical system in your building handled by a single, accountable team. No coordinating between trades. No gaps in coverage. Just reliable service from a contractor that has earned Vancouver Island’s trust since 1928.
Who We Work With
Strata Corporations
Preventive maintenance programs, boiler and hydronic systems, in-suite and base building coverage, and full rebate management for multi-unit residential properties. One contractor for the entire mechanical scope — from the boiler room to individual suite equipment.
Property Managers
A single point of contact for all mechanical needs across your entire portfolio. Consistent technicians, detailed service reporting, and 24/7 emergency response that protects your tenant relationships and your clients’ assets.
Commercial Building Owners
Proactive maintenance and expert mechanical service for office buildings, retail plazas, and mixed-use properties. We protect asset value, keep tenants comfortable, and keep operating costs under control.
Industrial Facilities
Full industrial mechanical scope — refrigeration, boilers, pressure vessels, process ventilation, hydronic systems, and all ancillary equipment. 24/7 emergency response when production downtime is not an option.
Institutional
Schools, healthcare facilities, government buildings, and non-profit housing. The compliance documentation, energy efficiency expertise, and reliability that institutional clients require — with local presence that large out-of-province contractors cannot match.
Light Commercial
Restaurants, retail stores, and small offices. Fast response, honest pricing, and complete mechanical service from a team that understands the urgency of keeping your doors open.
Residential Homeowners
Victoria’s most trusted home heating and cooling contractor since 1928. Heat pumps, furnaces, boilers, hydronic in-floor heating, HRV systems — one number for every mechanical system in your home. Up to $16,000 in available government incentives on qualified installations.
Developers & Builders
Complete new construction mechanical from rough-in through commissioning. One contractor, one contract, one accountable partner across your entire project.
Why Foster
- Serving Vancouver Island since 1928 — nearly 100 years of local expertise
- 40+ Red Seal certified technicians and licensed A-Gas fitters
- Complete mechanical scope — HVAC, hydronics, boilers, refrigeration, pumps, fans, and all ancillary equipment
- authorized dealer for leading commercial equipment manufacturers
- 24/7 emergency service across Vancouver Island
- BOMA BC member
- Full support through BC Hydro and CleanBC rebate programs
