Waywest Mechanical Ltd. is a commercial, institutional and industrial mechanical contractor based in Nanaimo, BC since 1993. Waywest designs, installs and services commercial plumbing, HVAC, heating, gas and pipe fitting, chilled water, variable refrigerant flow and fire sprinkler systems. Past projects include Nanaimo City Hall Annex, Gregg Distributors, the Nanaimo Golf Club clubhouse and the Bainbridge Water Treatment Plant.
Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:30 PM · quotes within the hour
Commercial, institutional & industrial services
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Commercial plumbing
New construction, tenant improvements, water mains, sewer lines and backflow.
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Commercial HVAC
Rooftop units, ductless splits, ventilation and 24/7 commercial repairs.
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Commercial heating
Warehouse and unit heaters, rooftop units, boilers and heat pumps.
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Commercial gas & pipe fitting
Gas distribution, equipment hookups, process and hydronic piping.
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Chilled water systems
Chillers, water loops and air handler coils for larger buildings.
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Variable refrigerant flow (VRF)
Zoned heating and cooling from one outdoor system, installed and repaired.
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Fire sprinkler systems
Commercial and residential sprinklers with yearly certified inspections.
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Industrial mechanical
Water treatment plants, pumping stations, industrial piping and gas.
Leading the way since 1993
Waywest Mechanical Ltd. has been a mechanical contractor for Vancouver Island's construction industry since Matt Norman founded the company in Nanaimo in 1993. Commercial and institutional buildings need a contractor that can read a set of drawings, price the mechanical scope accurately, keep to a construction schedule, and then stand behind the systems for years of service. That is the work Waywest was built on.
What we build and service
- Commercial plumbing — domestic water, drainage, fixtures, backflow prevention and water mains
- Commercial HVAC — rooftop units, ductless and split systems, ventilation and controls
- Commercial heating — boilers, warehouse and unit heaters, hydronic systems
- Gas & pipe fitting — gas distribution and process piping, licensed by Technical Safety BC (LGA0004592)
- Chilled water systems — chillers, water loops and air handler coils
- Variable refrigerant flow — zoned heating and cooling from one outdoor system
- Fire sprinkler systems — installation and yearly certified inspections
- Industrial mechanical — water treatment plants, pumping stations and industrial piping
- Sheet metal & fabrication — custom ductwork, welding and pipe cutting in our own shop
Buildings we have worked on
Waywest's project history includes offices, restaurants, supportive housing, healthcare, recreation, retail and municipal infrastructure:
- Nanaimo City Hall Annex — 43,000 sq. ft., design-build, LEED Gold
- Gregg Distributors — 28,000 sq. ft. showroom, office and warehouse
- Edgewood Treatment Centre expansion — 17,787 sq. ft. residential building
- Uplands Walk supportive housing — 33 units, LEED Gold
- Nanaimo Golf Club clubhouse — commercial kitchen, showers, bar and lounge
- 1835 Bowen Road restaurant — 75-seat restaurant on a tight schedule
- Island Optimal Health & Moksha Yoga — eco-friendly heating for a studio
Why owners and contractors choose Waywest
- One contractor for the mechanical scope — plumbing, HVAC, gas, fire protection, refrigeration and sheet metal under one company
- In-house fabrication — ductwork, brackets, welded piping and threaded pipe from our Nanaimo shop
- Licensed and insured — TSBC licence LGA0004592 for gas, boiler and pressure vessel work; licensed, bonded and insured
- Service after handover — a 24/7 service division and PropertyCare maintenance for the systems we install
What happens when you call
- A person answers
You talk to the Nanaimo office, or our own crew on the 24/7 line — not a call centre.
- You hear the rate first
We explain the service rate, or the emergency rate after hours, before anyone is booked or dispatched.
- A licensed technician arrives
A Waywest technician with a stocked vehicle diagnoses the problem and explains your options.
- You approve the work
Repairs go ahead once you agree. Larger jobs get a written quote you can take time to consider.
Common questions
What commercial mechanical work does Waywest do?
Waywest Mechanical provides commercial plumbing, commercial HVAC and heating, gas and pipe fitting, chilled water systems, variable refrigerant flow systems, fire sprinkler systems, industrial piping and sheet metal fabrication for commercial, institutional and industrial buildings on Vancouver Island.
Does Waywest work with general contractors and design-build teams?
Yes. Waywest works with owners, engineers, architects and general contractors on new construction, additions and design-build projects, including Nanaimo City Hall Annex, a design-build LEED Gold building, and the Nanaimo Golf Club clubhouse for Windley Contracting.
Does Waywest service commercial buildings after construction?
Yes. Waywest's service division handles repairs, maintenance and 24/7 emergencies for commercial HVAC, plumbing, gas and refrigeration, and WayWest PropertyCare provides scheduled maintenance with technician reports for buildings and businesses.
What areas does Waywest cover for commercial projects?
Waywest is based in Nanaimo and takes on commercial, institutional and industrial work across Vancouver Island, from Victoria to Campbell River.
Bidding a project or need service?
Send drawings, a scope or a service request. We reply within the hour during business hours.