Cool your home without ducts. Learn retrofit solutions for unducted BC homes.
Ductwork in Greater Vancouver
ROMA Heating & Cooling provides complete ductwork services across Greater Vancouver — repair, installation, replacement and maintenance — backed by licensed, insured technicians and over two decades of local experience since 1999.
What Our Ductwork Service Covers
Here’s what our licensed technicians take care of:
- Inspection for leaks, gaps and restrictions
- Sealing and balancing for even airflow
- Cleaning to improve indoor air quality
- Airflow measurement room-to-room
Frequently Asked Questions
Are ROMA’s ductwork technicians licensed?
Yes. ROMA Heating & Cooling is a TSBC-licensed gas contractor (Gas LGA0202903) and our technicians are licensed, bonded, insured and Red Seal-trained — serving Greater Vancouver since 1999.
Do you offer free estimates for ductwork work in Greater Vancouver?
We provide free, no-obligation estimates on new ductwork installations and replacements across Greater Vancouver, with upfront flat-rate pricing and no hidden fees.
How soon can you come out for ductwork service?
We serve Greater Vancouver seven days a week and aim to schedule visits quickly — call (604) 704-0300 and we’ll find the soonest available time.
Should I repair or replace my ductwork?
Our technician gives you an honest assessment based on the age, condition and efficiency of your system — we recommend replacement only when it genuinely makes sense.
How to Cool a House With No Existing Ductwork
Plenty of Greater Vancouver homes were built with hot-water baseboard heat, radiators, or electric heating and never had a duct system installed. For decades that was fine, because summers were mild. As Lower Mainland heat waves have grown more common, owners of these duct-free homes increasingly want cooling, and the question becomes how to add it without the cost and disruption of installing ductwork throughout the house. ROMA Heating & Cooling has solved this exact problem for homeowners since 1999, and the answer is usually simpler than people expect.
Ductless Mini-Split Heat Pumps: The Go-To Solution
A ductless system is purpose-built for homes without ducts. It pairs a compact outdoor unit with one or more slim indoor heads mounted high on interior walls, connected by a refrigerant line set that runs through a small wall penetration only about three inches across. Each indoor head cools (and heats) its zone independently, so you can condition the rooms you actually use. A multi-zone configuration can cover a whole house, while a single-zone unit can tackle the one room that always overheats. The advantages for a duct-free home are significant:
- No ductwork required, avoiding major renovation, soffits, or torn-up ceilings.
- Room-by-room control, so you cool the bedrooms at night without running the whole house.
- High efficiency, because there are no duct losses and modern inverter compressors modulate to the load.
- Year-round use, since the same system provides efficient heating in our mild winters.
Other Paths to Consider
Where a home has some existing chases or an unfinished attic and basement, a high-velocity small-duct system can sometimes be threaded through without major demolition, though it is a bigger project than ductless. Portable and window units remain a stopgap for a single room but are noisier and far less efficient. For most duct-free Lower Mainland homes, a ductless heat pump delivers the best balance of comfort, efficiency, and minimal disruption. You can compare it with conventional systems on our air conditioning page.
Why Sizing and Placement Matter
The effectiveness of a ductless system depends on choosing the right capacity and putting the heads where airflow reaches the living space. ROMA technicians perform a proper load calculation and walk your home to plan head locations and line-set routing that stay discreet. Refrigerant and sealed-system work is completed by our licensed technicians, and we explain which efficient systems may qualify for CleanBC and FortisBC rebates, with free estimates on installs and 0% financing OAC.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get whole-home cooling without installing ducts? Yes. A multi-zone ductless heat pump cools your whole home using several indoor heads tied to one outdoor unit, with no ductwork needed.
How invasive is a ductless installation? Minimal. It requires only a small wall penetration per head for the line set, not the demolition that ducting an existing house would involve.
How do I find out what my home needs? Call (604) 704-0300 or use our booking page for a free in-home assessment, with fast scheduling 7 days a week.
What Greater Vancouver Homeowners Say
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Why Greater Vancouver Trusts ROMA Heating & Cooling
ROMA Heating & Cooling has installed, repaired and maintained heating and cooling systems across Metro Vancouver since 1999. Our team are TSBC-licensed gas fitters (Gas LGA0202903) and Red Seal-trained technicians — licensed, bonded and insured — and we back every job with upfront, flat-rate pricing and a 100% satisfaction guarantee. We hold a 4.8★ rating from 221+ Google reviews.
- Authorized for 30+ brands (Lennox, Carrier, Viessmann, Navien, Rheem & more)
- Upfront flat-rate pricing — no overtime or hidden fees
- Free, no-obligation estimates on new installations
- Locally owned & operated in Burnaby, BC
No Hidden Fees
Our service rates are transparent and easy to understand. You approve upfront, flat-rate pricing before we start — so you never get a bill you didn’t expect.
Licensed & Bonded
ROMA is a TSBC-licensed gas contractor (Gas LGA0202903). Our technicians are bonded, insured and Red Seal-trained — qualified for any heating or cooling system.
Free Estimates
We offer free, no-obligation estimates on new installations — furnaces, boilers, heat pumps, air conditioners, tankless and hot-water tanks.
ROMA Heating & Cooling is a trusted HVAC contractor serving Metro Vancouver since 1999. We specialize in furnace repair, heat pump installation, boiler services, air conditioning, and emergency heating solutions for residential, commercial, and government clients. Available 24/7, our certified technicians deliver fast, reliable, and affordable HVAC services across Greater Vancouver.