From Mill Woods to St. Albert, Urban Piping has been protecting Edmonton homes from Poly B™ failures since 2008. Browse our Edmonton-specific case studies, resources, and guides built from thousands of successful projects across the city.
Edmonton homeowners should watch for nine key Poly B failure indicators: discolored water, pinhole leaks, water stains on ceilings, reduced water pressure, visible pipe brittleness, moisture behind walls, mold growth, fluctuating water temperature, and fitting corrosion. Early detection prevents costly flooding and insurance complications.
Drayton Valley is a community in Alberta’s oil country where homeowners proactively address Poly B plumbing. Urban Piping completed Teifion’s whole-home repipe before any leaks or insurance complications arose, replacing all polybutylene with modern PEX piping.
Spruce Grove is a community west of Edmonton where rural acreage properties contain Poly B plumbing from original construction. Urban Piping completed Sharon’s whole-home repipe on her acreage property, replacing all polybutylene with modern PEX piping.
Sherwood Park is Edmonton’s largest suburb where proactive homeowners address Poly B plumbing before failures occur. Urban Piping completed Paul’s whole-home repipe, replacing polybutylene installed during original construction with modern PEX piping.
Edmonton homeowners can identify Poly B pipes by their grey or blue-grey color, flexible plastic material, and PB2110 stamping. Check under sinks, near water heaters, and at basement manifolds. Homes built 1978–1995 in Edmonton commonly contain Poly B throughout supply lines. Professional inspection confirms identification and assesses condition.
Edmonton condo owners replacing Poly B must coordinate with condo boards and neighbouring units for efficient repiping. Alberta condo repiping costs $5,500–$11,000 per unit based on accessibility and layout. Building-wide projects reduce per-unit costs through shared access points and coordinated scheduling across multiple floors.
Edmonton Poly B repiping costs $7,000–$14,000 for typical single-family homes based on square footage, fixture count, and accessibility. Two-storey homes with finished basements cost more due to additional access points. Edmonton’s climate requires freeze-resistant installation techniques that may affect labour costs during winter months.
Edmonton insurers increasingly restrict coverage for homes with Poly B pipes due to elevated water damage claim frequency. Some Alberta insurers require pipe replacement within specified timeframes or apply coverage exclusions for Poly B-related damage. Certified repiping documentation restores full coverage eligibility and often reduces annual premium costs.
Castledowns is an Edmonton community where previous Poly B leaks can leave hidden damage. Urban Piping completed Helen’s Poly B replacement with additional mold remediation after discovering moisture damage behind walls from a prior leak, addressing both the plumbing and its consequences.
Edmonton sellers must disclose known Poly B plumbing under Alberta real estate disclosure requirements. Buyers increasingly request price reductions of $10,000–$20,000 for Poly B properties. Pre-sale repiping costs $7,000–$14,000 but eliminates negotiation leverage and inspection contingencies while demonstrating proactive property maintenance.
