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Locally owned · Duncan-based · BBB A+ accredited

From Darias to Purple Turtle — same island crew, bigger promise.

We're the Vancouver Island heat pump and HVAC team formerly known as Darias Heating & Air Conditioning. Same people, same trucks, same standards — a brighter name and a sharper focus on doing right by island homeowners.

Our story

Built in the Cowichan Valley, for the whole island.

Purple Turtle Home Services Ltd. grew out of Darias Heating & Air Conditioning, a trusted island HVAC name. We rebranded to Purple Turtle in 2025 — the Darias name just wasn't memorable — to reflect what we'd become: a full-service heat pump, HVAC and electrical company that handles the whole job — load calculations, equipment, rebates, electrical upgrades and install — under one roof.

We're based at 5136 Polkey Rd in Duncan and serve from Victoria up to Parksville. Being island-based and locally owned isn't a slogan — it's why we get to you fast, stand behind our work, and stay accountable to neighbours who'll see us at the grocery store.

What you can count on

Rebate-honest advice. BC's rebate tables are complicated and change often. We screen your eligibility honestly, design around the rebate cliffs, and take the rebate off your invoice up front — we never inflate a quote to chase a number that isn't there.

A credentialed crew. We field two Red Seal journeyman refrigeration mechanics (with gas tickets) and a Red Seal electrician with his FSR-B, working side by side — so your panel upgrade, wiring and heat pump happen in one coordinated visit.

Upfront pricing. You approve the exact price before any work starts. No surprises.

Credentials that matter. A+ rated and accredited with the Better Business Bureau, registered with the Home Performance Contractors Network, and fully licensed and insured on Vancouver Island.

Locally owned & operated

Island-owned, island-staffed, island-proud.

Every member of our team — from the voice that answers the phone to the technician at your door — lives and works right here on Vancouver Island. When you hire Purple Turtle, your money stays in the community: it supports local families, local apprenticeships, and the island economy you're part of too. There's never been a better reason to keep it local.

That local accountability changes how we work. We're not a national chain routing your job to whoever's cheapest this week — we're your neighbours, and we'll be here long after the install. It's exactly why we treat every home like it's on our own street.

It also means real expertise on the ground. Heating, cooling and ventilation are some of the most important systems in your home, and the contractor you choose matters. Our crew is built around certified Red Seal journeyperson technicians who know island homes inside and out — so you can count on reliable, efficient, long-lasting work.

Reviews

Rated 4.9★ by your neighbours.

★★★★★

"Absolutely great experience from the initial quote until happily handing over the cheque. Had a 3-ton, 4-head ductless system put in — a very clean finish, better laid out than I expected. The owner was involved in every step."

DCDarren C. · Google review
★★★★★

"Very upfront, knowledgeable, free quote. Excellent staff and customer service from start to finish. I had a complete switch from a propane furnace to a heat pump system and couldn't be happier."

KSKimberly S. · Google review

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Meet the turtle that handles any hurdle.

Free in-home assessment · honest rebate screening · island-based crews.

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