Your Poly B Pipe Replacement Experts

Does Your Home Have Poly B Pipes?

If your home was built between the late 1970s and mid-1990s, there’s a good chance it contains Poly B (polybutylene) piping. These grey plastic water lines were widely installed in homes across British Columbia, including throughout Vancouver Island, because they were affordable and easy to install.

Unfortunately, we now know that Poly B piping is prone to failure — and many insurance companies require it to be replaced.

Ed Rosse Plumbing specializes in professional Poly B pipe replacement in the Comox Valley, Campbell River, and surrounding communities.

What Is Poly B — and Why Is It A Problem?

Poly B (polybutylene) piping was commonly installed in homes built between approximately 1978 and 1997. It was marketed as a cheaper alternative to copper piping.

Over time, Poly B has proven to:

Become brittle and deteriorate
Crack at fittings and joints
Fail without warning
Cause significant water damage

Many failures occur at connections or behind walls, meaning leaks often go unnoticed until major damage has occurred.

Homes Most At Risk On Vancouver Island

If your home was built:

Between 1978 and 1997
In subdivisions developed during the 80s or early 90s
With grey plastic plumbing lines

There is a strong likelihood you have Poly B piping.

Communities throughout the Comox Valley, Campbell River, and surrounding areas saw extensive residential construction during this period — meaning many homeowners are now proactively replacing their Poly B systems.

Insurance Companies and Poly B Requirements

In recent years, many insurance providers across British Columbia have tightened their policies regarding Poly B plumbing.

Homeowners may experience:

Higher insurance premiums
Limited coverage for water damage
Policy exclusions related to Poly B
Requirement to replace Poly B to maintain coverage
Difficulty selling the home without replacement

Some insurers now require full replacement before issuing or renewing policies.

Replacing Poly B is often necessary not only for peace of mind — but to protect your home’s insurability and resale value.

Signs You May Need Poly B Pipe Replacement

Visible grey plastic piping near your hot water tank or under sinks
Small leaks or moisture near fittings
Low water pressure
Discoloured water
Insurance company notification

If you’re unsure, Ed Rosse Plumbing can inspect your system and confirm whether your home contains Poly B.

Professional Poly B Replacement by Ed Rosse Plumbing

Replacing Poly B requires experience, careful planning, and minimizing disruption to your home.

Our process includes:

Full inspection and system assessment
Safe removal of existing Poly B piping
Replacement with modern, code-compliant materials
Clean, efficient installation
Pressure testing and system verification
Minimal wall and ceiling disturbance

We take pride in providing clean, professional work and clear communication from start to finish.

Why Homeowners in the Comox Valley & Campbell River Choose Ed Rosse Plumbing

Local, experienced plumbing professionals
Transparent pricing
Fully licensed and insured
Work completed to current BC plumbing code
Respect for your home and property

We proudly serve homeowners throughout the Comox Valley, Campbell River, and surrounding communities.

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