Company Facts
Foster Heating & Cooling at a Glance
The work
- Best for
- Homeowners and stratas who want a long-established heat pump installer
- Primary service
- HVAC
Where
- Headquarters
- Victoria, BC
- Service area
- 2 cities
- Emergency service
- Yes, 24/7
Money and guarantees
- Free estimates
- Not advertised
- Financing
- Available
- Workmanship warranty
- Manufacturer warranties apply on Mitsubishi, Trane and other equipment; ask for labor terms in writing.
Editorial Review
Our Take on Foster Heating & Cooling
Nearly a century in business, fully published licences and strong heat pump reviews make Foster one of the safest choices in Victoria. It is especially well suited to stratas and larger or hydronic systems.
Best for: Homeowners and stratas who want a long-established heat pump installer
What We Like
- Serving Vancouver Island since 1928
- Publishes gas, electrical and refrigeration licence numbers
- 24/7 emergency service and financing
- Mitsubishi and Trane heat pumps, plus hydronic and commercial work
- Reviewers report heat pump fixes within 24 hours
Things to Consider
- Larger company, so ask who your main contact will be
- Warranty terms not published online
- Fewer reviews than some newer heat pump specialists
Google Reviews for Foster Heating & Cooling
Customer ratings shown here come from Google. They are separate from our editorial review above.
Google rating
4.8
Based on 272 Google reviews
Review data updated September 24, 2026
Rating Distribution
- 5 stars92%
- 4 stars2%
- 3 stars1%
- 2 stars1%
- 1 star3%
iAbout this distribution
The distribution reflects the 272 Google reviews available when this profile's review data was last refreshed on September 24, 2026. Ratings and counts change continuously on Google, so figures here may lag the live profile slightly. We publish only the values returned by the source, never estimates for missing bands.
Recent Google Reviews
- B F Currie5.0Foster is an extremely ethical and reliable business to deal with. They stand behind their products and services. The service tech that recently did our preventative maintenance on our Train heat pump was outstanding. Recommend Foster highly.September 2026Google
- Arn van Iersel5.0I thought that the service we received from Ryan Broughton was exceptional. He came on time was friendly and carried out his work very professionally. I even got a tip for my sore back. Well done!September 2026Google
- Lianne Perry5.0Awesome, friendly, and knowledgable technicians. Great product.September 2026Google
- Derek Turkington5.0Always amazing service. We had our heat pumps installed by Foster over 5 years ago and they have been incredible. The annual service is always fast, the staff are friendly, and we couldn’t be happier.September 2026Google
- Susie Lum5.0I always get excellent service from Nick. He came last year to do the annual maintenance on my heat pump and noticed my intake vent was askew. It was always hard opening/closing the vent to monthly vacuum the air filter. It was a task I dreaded and he immediately adjusted the metal frame. This year, he spent time answering my air filter questions that I should have asked sooner. I thought it was sufficient to change the filter with my annual maintenance. I did not realize that I needed to change the dirty filter sooner to extend the life of the heat pump and have cleaner circulating air. He suggested a reputable Canadian supplier with reasonable rates. I am so happy because I know where I can purchase quality air filters for a good price. Many thanks Nick.September 2026Google
- Arthur Rowe5.0Very pleased Preston and the service provided.August 2026Google
Editorial Ranking
Why Foster Heating & Cooling Made Our Top 10
It took first place in 10 Best HVAC Companies in Victoria, BC (2026).
Services Offered
Specialties
- Heat pumps
- Energy-efficient systems
- Commercial and strata HVAC
- Air conditioning
- Furnaces
- Air handlers
- Heat recovery ventilators
- Ductless systems
Areas Served
Based in Victoria, BC.
- Victoria, BC · HQ
- Saanichton, BC
iAbout service coverage
Coverage is as the business describes it, cross-checked against where its recent documented work is. A company will often travel beyond the areas listed here for a large job and decline a small one at the same distance, so confirm your address before scheduling.
About Foster Heating & Cooling
Foster Heating & Cooling has been in business on Vancouver Island since 1928, which makes it the oldest company on this list by a wide margin. Its shop is on Kelvin Road in the Tillicum area, and it has 272 Google reviews at a 4.8 average as of September 24, 2026.
Foster covers most of the heating and cooling work a Victoria property needs. It installs and services heat pumps, furnaces, air conditioning, circulation pumps and hydronic systems, and it works for homeowners as well as strata corporations, property managers and commercial, industrial and institutional buildings. Mitsubishi and Trane are its main equipment brands. It offers 24/7 emergency service, financing and maintenance programs.
Its licensing is published in full. The website lists Technical Safety BC gas contractor licence LGA0003800, electrical contractor licence LEL0207764 and a boiler, pressure vessel and refrigeration licence, LBP00214631, and says its technicians are qualified for gas, electrical and refrigeration work under BC rules.
Reviews describe quick response and careful explanations. One customer said Foster diagnosed and fixed a heat pump problem within 24 hours of their first email, at the price they expected. Another switched to Foster after a different company never returned their call, and said Preston arrived within a week to service an aging heat pump. New homeowners praised Martyn for walking them through an unfamiliar system, and an install customer credited Stephen with answering every question during the quote. Long-time customers mention buying more than one heat pump from Foster over the years.
Foster suits Victoria homeowners, stratas and building managers who want a long-established company with published licences and the range to handle hydronic and commercial systems as well as home heat pumps. Its size means you may deal with several different people over a project, so ask who will be your main contact.
iWhere this information comes from
Company history, ownership and capability details on this page are provided by the business and reviewed by our editors for plausibility and consistency. They are not the same as the credentials block, where each item carries its own verification status and source.
Credentials
- Gas contractor licence LGA0003800Technical Safety BC · LGA0003800Reported
- Electrical contractor licence LEL0207764Technical Safety BC · LEL0207764Reported
- Boiler, pressure vessel and refrigeration licence LBP00214631Technical Safety BC · LBP00214631Reported
- HVAC licenceLBP00214631Reported
- HVAC licenceLGA0003800Reported
- HVAC licenceLEL0207764Reported
iWhat verified means here
Verified means we checked the credential against the authority that issues it and recorded the date. Reported means the business told us and we could not independently confirm it. We publish both, labelled, rather than dropping what we could not check.
Reputation by Source
We show each source separately rather than blending them into a single score, because they measure different things.
Google
4.8/ 5
272 customer reviews
TenBestFind
Editorially reviewed
Ranked #1 in Victoria hvac, September 2026
Company Pricing & Estimates
What this company publishes about its own pricing.
- Financing
- Available
- Emergency callout
- Available 24/7
- Workmanship warranty
- Manufacturer warranties apply on Mitsubishi, Trane and other equipment; ask for labor terms in writing.
Local Market Pricing
What Victoria homeowners generally pay, independent of this company.
- AC replacement, existing ductwork
- $5,500–$9,500
- Heat pump replacement
- $7,500–$13,800
- Furnace replacement
- $3,500–$7,500
- Repair call
- $150–$600
Project Photos
Business-submitted, reviewed by our editors
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Foster Heating & Cooling FAQs
Is Foster Heating & Cooling licensed in BC?
Yes. Foster publishes Technical Safety BC gas contractor licence LGA0003800, electrical contractor licence LEL0207764 and a boiler, pressure vessel and refrigeration licence, LBP00214631, on its website.
How long has Foster Heating & Cooling been in business?
Foster says it has served Vancouver Island since 1928. Its shop is at 549 Kelvin Road in Victoria.
Does Foster work with strata buildings?
Yes. Foster lists strata corporations, property managers and commercial buildings among its clients, alongside homeowners.
Is Foster Heating & Cooling licensed and insured?
We checked 0 of 6 credentials against the issuing authority. Verified items carry the date we checked; reported items are what the business told us and we could not independently confirm.
What areas does Foster Heating & Cooling serve?
Victoria, Saanichton. Coverage is as the business describes it, cross-checked against where its recent documented work is. Confirm your address before scheduling, particularly at the edge of a service area.
Does Foster Heating & Cooling offer emergency service?
Yes, the company lists emergency availability. Response time depends on demand, and after a storm every company in the market is stretched.
What warranty do they offer?
Manufacturer warranties apply on Mitsubishi, Trane and other equipment; ask for labor terms in writing.. There are usually two warranties on a job: the manufacturer covers materials, the contractor covers workmanship. Get both in writing and check whether the workmanship coverage transfers if you sell.
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About This Business Profile
- Last reviewed
- September 2026
- Profile last updated
- September 27, 2026
- Google review data updated
- September 24, 2026
- Sources checked
- Issuing authorities, Google Business Profile, Company website
- Sponsorship status
- No commercial relationship