Whole-Home Repiping in Spruce Grove
Sharon had owned her acreage property west of Edmonton for years, and like many rural homeowners in the region, she had been aware that her home’s original Poly B plumbing would eventually need replacement. When she decided to move forward with the project, she contacted Urban Piping’s Edmonton Poly B replacement team to handle the full remediation. Upon assessment, the team quickly found Poly B piping in the home, confirming Sharon’s concerns. They explained the potential issues associated with the aging material and outlined a comprehensive plan for the replacement process. With a clear timeline in place, Sharon felt relieved knowing her plumbing would be updated efficiently and safely.
Urban Piping’s crew began with comprehensive site preparation. Ram Board was laid to protect tile and hardwood surfaces throughout the home, professional-grade carpet liner covered high-traffic areas, and furniture in work zones received plastic sheeting. The team carefully cut and saved drywall sections for reinstallation where possible.
The plumbing scope involved complete removal of all Poly B plumbing from the home, replaced with Class A Rehau PEX piping. The new system features color-coded hot and cold lines with UV barrier protection for lasting durability. Every fixture received quality components: Dahl and BMI shut-off valves for all supply lines under sinks and toilets, braided distribution hoses for faucets and fixtures, brass exterior garden faucets, and a city-compliant laundry box setup. Plastic PEX fittings from brands like Bow or Ipex, secured with copper crimp rings, ensure reliable connections throughout the system.
Following the plumbing work, the crew completed full drywall repair for all access points. This included boarding, mudding, taping, and texture matching to blend with existing ceiling and wall finishes. Paint matching completed the restoration, making repaired areas indistinguishable from surrounding surfaces.
A professional-grade 4-stage HEPA air scrubber ran throughout the project to control dust and maintain indoor air quality. The project concluded with removal of all prep materials and construction waste, plus a vacuum and wipe-down to restore the home to clean condition.
Spruce Grove Homes and Poly B Plumbing
Spruce Grove sits just west of Edmonton in Alberta’s Capital Region. The city achieved official city status in 1986 after decades of steady growth, transforming from a small farming community into one of the Edmonton metro area’s most desirable suburban destinations. Today, Spruce Grove and surrounding Parkland County offer a mix of city neighborhoods and rural acreage properties that attract families seeking space and value within commuting distance of Edmonton.
The area experienced significant residential development during the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s. Population grew from under 3,000 in 1971 to nearly 12,000 by 1986, with neighborhoods like Fieldstone, West Grove, and Heatherglen established during this period. Many single-family homes from this era feature three to four bedrooms on generous lots, with some properties backing onto golf courses or natural areas.
Homes built between 1985 and 1997 were constructed during peak Poly B installation years in Alberta. Polybutylene was the standard plumbing material during this building boom, meaning a substantial portion of Spruce Grove’s housing stock—both in city neighborhoods and on surrounding acreages—contains this piping. As these homes approach 30 to 40 years of age, proactive replacement helps homeowners avoid leak damage and maintain insurance coverage.
Why Spruce Grove Homes Need Experienced Contractors
Acreage properties in Parkland County present unique considerations for Poly B replacement. These homes often feature larger footprints than typical suburban houses, with more bathrooms, longer pipe runs, and sometimes additional structures like shops or garages with plumbing. Well water systems and septic configurations can also affect project planning.
Rural properties may have pipe routing that differs from standard subdivision homes. Original construction on acreages often reflects the individual preferences of the first owners rather than production-builder templates, meaning each project requires careful assessment of the existing system before work begins.
Central Alberta’s climate adds another factor. Winter temperatures regularly drop well below freezing, and the freeze-thaw cycles place stress on aging Poly B connections. Pipes in exterior walls, unheated crawl spaces, or attached garages face particular risk. Modern PEX piping handles these temperature swings far better than deteriorating polybutylene.
Urban Piping’s full remediation service covers every aspect—from plumbing and drywall to texture matching and paint—ensuring acreage owners receive complete restoration without coordinating multiple contractors across rural distances.
Spruce Grove Project Photos
Urban Piping documents the work completed on every job site. Below are the project photos from Sharon’s Spruce Grove area repiping project.
