Whole-Home Repiping in Coquitlam

Steve had been aware of the Poly B plumbing in his Coquitlam home for some time. Like many homeowners in the Tri-Cities area, he understood the risks that aging polybutylene pipes posed—potential leaks, water damage, and complications with home insurance. When he decided to address the issue proactively, he contacted Urban Piping’s Poly B Replacement Vancouver team to handle the full remediation. They scheduled a thorough inspection of his plumbing system, assessing the extent of the Poly B installation throughout the house. Once the evaluation was complete, Urban Piping provided him with a detailed timeline for the Vancouver Poly B replacement, outlining each step of the process and estimated completion dates. Steve felt relieved knowing that the solution was in capable hands, and he was eager to see the improvements in his home’s plumbing.

Urban Piping’s crew began with thorough site preparation. Ram Board protected tile and hardwood surfaces throughout the home, professional-grade carpet liner covered high-traffic areas, and plastic sheeting shielded furniture in work zones. The team carefully cut and saved drywall sections for reinstallation where possible.

The plumbing work involved complete removal of all Poly B plumbing from the home, replaced with Class A Rehau PEX piping featuring color-coded hot and cold lines with UV barrier protection. 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.

Following the plumbing work, the crew completed full drywall repair for all access points created during the repiping. This included boarding, mudding, taping, and texture matching to blend seamlessly with existing wall and ceiling finishes. Paint matching on walls completed the restoration, making repaired areas virtually 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.

Coquitlam Homes and Poly B Plumbing

Coquitlam is the largest of the Tri-Cities in Metro Vancouver, with a population exceeding 148,000 residents. Located east of Burnaby and bordered by Port Moody and Port Coquitlam, the city offers a diverse mix of neighborhoods ranging from historic Maillardville to the upscale developments of Westwood Plateau and Burke Mountain. The Evergreen SkyTrain extension has enhanced connectivity to downtown Vancouver while the city maintains its family-oriented suburban character.

Coquitlam experienced significant residential growth through the latter half of the twentieth century. Neighborhoods like Chineside and Central Coquitlam feature homes built in the 1960s and 1970s, while areas such as Eagle Ridge, Canyon Springs, and Westwood Plateau saw substantial development during the 1980s and 1990s. This building boom created thousands of single-family homes, townhouses, and low-rise condominiums throughout the city.

Homes built between 1985 and 1997 were constructed during peak Poly B installation years in British Columbia. Polybutylene was the standard plumbing material for residential construction during this period, meaning a substantial portion of Coquitlam’s housing stock contains this piping. As these homes now approach 30 to 40 years of age, proactive replacement helps homeowners avoid leak damage and maintain proper insurance coverage.

Why Coquitlam Homes Need Experienced Contractors

Coquitlam’s varied terrain creates unique considerations for Poly B replacement projects. Many homes in neighborhoods like Westwood Plateau and Eagle Ridge are built on sloped lots, resulting in multi-level construction with complex pipe routing. Split-level designs, walkout basements, and homes built into hillsides require careful planning to access all plumbing runs efficiently.

The city’s housing stock spans multiple eras and styles. Older single-family homes in established neighborhoods may have different pipe configurations than the newer construction found in Burke Mountain or upper Westwood Plateau. Many properties feature finished basements—common in Coquitlam’s family-oriented neighborhoods—that require skill to repair after access work. Textured ceilings from the 1980s and 1990s demand expertise to match properly during restoration.

The Lower Mainland’s mild but consistently damp climate contributes to Poly B degradation over time. While temperatures rarely reach extremes, the moisture and seasonal variations place ongoing stress on aging polybutylene connections and fittings.

Urban Piping’s full remediation service handles the complete project scope—from plumbing and drywall to texture matching and paint—ensuring Coquitlam homeowners receive comprehensive restoration without coordinating multiple contractors.