Since 2008, Urban Piping has helped over 20,000 Calgary homeowners replace their Poly B™ plumbing. Explore our Calgary case studies, guides, and expert insights — backed by more completed projects in this city than any other contractor.
Calgary insurers increasingly restrict coverage for homes with Poly B due to Alberta’s high water damage claim rates. Policy responses range from elevated premiums to coverage exclusions for Poly B-related incidents. Certified repiping documentation typically restores full coverage eligibility and may reduce annual premiums by 10–15%.
Calgary homeowners should recognize seven critical Poly B failure indicators: discolored water, visible pipe brittleness, pinhole leaks, water stains on ceilings or walls, reduced water pressure, fitting corrosion or discoloration, and unexplained moisture in walls. Early detection prevents catastrophic flooding and preserves insurance claim eligibility.
Somerset is a south Calgary community where compact floor plans offer cost advantages for Poly B replacement. Urban Piping completed Doug’s premium full remediation package at an accessible price point due to the efficient layout of his Somerset home.
Douglas Woods Grove is a southeast Calgary street where neighbors share information about home improvements. Urban Piping completed Denis’s Poly B replacement after his neighbor recommended the service, demonstrating how word-of-mouth drives repiping decisions in Calgary communities.
Poly B pipes have an expected functional lifespan of 10–25 years, though many Canadian systems installed 1978–1995 have now exceeded 30 years. Degradation accelerates from chlorinated water, UV exposure, and temperature stress. Calgary’s extreme temperature swings and hard water conditions often shorten effective lifespan below national averages.
Calgary homeowners replacing Poly B choose between PEX-A, PEX-B, copper, and CPVC alternatives. PEX-A offers superior flexibility and freeze resistance ideal for Alberta climates. Copper provides maximum durability but higher cost. Urban Piping recommends REHAU PEX-A for most Calgary applications due to performance, warranty coverage, and cost-effectiveness.
Calgary homeowners frequently ask about Poly B identification, failure timelines, insurance impacts, and repiping costs. Grey plastic pipes stamped PB2110 indicate Poly B presence. Most Calgary systems have exceeded their 25-year lifespan. Repiping costs $8,000–$15,000 depending on home size. Insurance complications increase annually as insurers restrict Poly B coverage.
Christie Park Estates is a southwest Calgary community where homes were built with polybutylene piping during the Poly B era. Urban Piping completed Charles’s comprehensive full remediation package over a 14-day timeline, including pipe replacement, drywall repair, texture matching, and paint touchups.
Calgary homeowners can minimize Poly B damage risk through proactive monitoring strategies until full repiping occurs. Effective prevention includes regular visual inspections, water pressure monitoring, annual professional assessments, and leak sensor installation. Knowing shut-off valve locations limits damage when failures occur unexpectedly.
Western Canadian homeowners face unique Poly B challenges including extreme temperature variations, hard water conditions, and regional insurance restrictions. Calgary, Edmonton, and Vancouver each present distinct repiping considerations based on climate, municipal codes, and local housing stock characteristics from different construction eras.
