Your home is uninsured against leaks with Poly-B pipes plumbing.

Do I have poly-b pipes in my home?

Our plumbers specialize in Poly-B pipes and can inspect your building.

These Poly B pipes are often found under your sinks, basement ceiling, shower, etc. Checking for metal does not work as the metal fittings can give a false positive.

A visual inspection is required to know for sure if you need a Poly B pipe replacement service. We know where to look, and how to identify any problems with your plumbing. Next, you’ll be given a report to discuss your options moving forward. Let’s talk ! 

Isn’t replacing all my Poly-B plumbing a massive, stressful renovation that will tear up my walls and cost more than a leak would?

We are clean, tidy, considerate, and respectful of your home, your time, and your money.

Minimum Disruption, Maximum Organization. Our 5-step process is designed to be as non-invasive as possible.

By labeling the drywall sections and keeping a clean workspace, we remove the stress of the ‘after-math.’ You get new, insurance-approved pipes without the typical construction chaos.

Poly-B Pipes was used between 1985-1997 in many homes In BC.

It wasn’t put under real-world testing before approval. That was a mistake.

Poly-B pipes, (Polybutylene pipes), are commonly known to be unreliable and is not accepted by the current plumbing codes in BC .

If your existing plumbing system is Poly-B pipes, most insurance companies will reject insuring your home and/or your investment until you update your Poly-B pipe replacement plumbing system!

Poly B Pipes were installed in home across Nanaimo, Parksville and Qualicum Beach and surrounding areas. 

We are nearby you and can help you quickly! John G. Plumbing specializes in Poly-B replacement! John has almost 3 decades of experience in repiping detached homes and apartment buildings – contact us for more info. Read more about your how your insurance policy might not cover water damage from Poly B pipe leaking. 

What Causes Poly B Pipes To Leak?  

Chlorine Degradation:

The Poly B pipe material Polybutylene is highly susceptible to the chlorine found in municipal water supplies.

The Chlorine causes the Poly B pipes to degrade from the inside. This leads to micro-fractures and pipe leaks that may not be visible on the outside. 

Houses Built in BC from 1985 -1997, Pipes Deteriorate: 

Over 200,000 Houses in BC were built with Poly B Pipes from 1985- 1997. After about 10-15 years, these poly pipes can fail suddenly and without warning, leading to significant water damage, mold, and wall structural issues in your home.

Avoid thousands of dollars in unexpected water leaks and pipe repair costs

Get Your Poly B Pipe replaced before they leak!

What is the Poly B Pipe Replacement Process?

Map the Poly B Pipe & Prepare

The water system will be mapped to determine the most cost-efficient replacement.

Next, we’ll prepare by cutting sections of drywall to access the pipes. These sections are completely different in all houses or multiple residential complexes, as each build is somewhat unique.

Dry-Fitting & Building New Pipe Connections

Dry-fitting means we ensure the pipes fit before turning off your water supply or removing old pipes. This helps minimize water interruption. Once they are in place, we connect to existing fixtures like sinks, showers, laundry, etc. The old system is now removed.

Finishing Touches

We will take you on a walkthrough to confirm you are happy with our work.

Our plumbers specialize in Poly-B pipes and can inspect your building.

These pipes are often found under your sinks, basement ceiling, shower, etc. Checking for metal does not work as the metal fittings can give a false positive. A visual poly b pipe inspection is required to know for sure.

Poly B pipe Inspection

We know where to look, and how to identify any problems with your plumbing quickly. Next, you’ll be given a report to discuss your options moving forward. Let’s chat!