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Poly-B Replacement Victoria

Poly-B (Polybutylene) pipes are susceptible to failure, leading to pipe leaks and bursts causing thousands of dollars in damage to homes throughout Victoria. Replacing your home’s Poly-B pipes helps eliminate a significant structural plumbing safety concern. Thunderbird Plumbing has decades of experience planning and completing complex Poly-B replacement projects throughout Victoria and the surrounding Greater Victoria communities. 

Call our office today at 250-514-4044 or book online for your Poly-B replacement quote.

The Signs You Have Poly-B In Your Home

The first step in replacing Poly-B in your home is identifying Poly-B pipes and calling Thunderbird Plumbing for your pipe inspection. Look underneath your sink and around your water heater to confirm the pipes are made from polybutylene. The following elements indicate the presence of Poly-B pipes:

  • Grey, black, or blue plumbing pipes
  • Pipes with plastic fittings
  • Stamps with “PB” such as “PB2110”  or “CSA-B” 
  • Poly-b pipes are sometimes curved, unlike rigid copper pipes

The Dangers Associated with Poly-B Pipes

  • Poly-B pipes have a high failure rate because they were not built to withstand high heat and high water pressure and become brittle over time.
  • Exposure to elements such as chlorine can cause Poly-B pipes to crack and flake, leading to material degradation.
  • The degrading polybutylene allows fractures in the pipe, which increase in size over time, allowing water to leak into your home eventually causing burst pipes and catastrophic flooding.
  • As a result of investigations into Poly-B, insurance companies may no longer insure Poly-B pipes and may not cover claims associated with Poly-B pipe failure.

Why Choose Thunderbird Plumbing for Poly-B Replacement?

Our plumbers can replace your Poly-B plumbing efficiently and professionally, within industry-leading turnaround times. Homeowners select Thunderbird as their Victoria plumber for poly-b replacement because:

✔️ Our plumbers have generated over 500 5-star reviews from across Victoria

✔️ Thunderbird has completed hundreds of poly-b replacement projects 

✔️ We offer affordable Poly-B replacement rates and the region’s most experienced plumbers

✔️ Our Poly-B project experience covers both residential and commercial projects

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5-Star Rated Poly-B Replacement

Book your poly-b replacement project with Thunderbird Plumbing and discover why we’re one of Victoria’s most highly rated plumbing companies by local homeowners. Call 250-514-4044 to book your poly-b project quote.

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FAQs on Poly B Pipe Replacement

Do I Need a Licensed Plumber to Replace Poly-B Pipes?

Yes. Poly-B replacement projects are complex, requiring a knowledge of pipe capacity, constraints, fittings, and material applications. Licensed plumbers have the experience and expertise to replace poly-b pipes while meeting local building codes. Licensed plumbers also help you comply with your home insurance policies and offer comprehensive warranties covering their replacement work.

How Long Do Poly-B Replacement Projects Take?

The replacement project’s duration depends on the home’s size and the extent of the poly-b in your home. It can take several days to replace all poly-b and install new piping in a large single-family home. Your plumber will provide a more precise timing estimate during the quote phase for your project.

How Much Do Poly-B Replacement Projects Cost?

The factors determining the cost of replacing the poly-b pipes in your home include the type of replacement pipes, the installation’s complexity, and the number of pipes requiring replacement. During the estimating process. Thunderbird Plumbing provides comprehensive line-by-line pricing, helping you understand the work involved and the total cost.

What Replacement Materials Do Plumbers Use in Poly-B Projects?

Our plumbers will replace poly-b pipes with either copper pipes or PEX pipes and will explain the benefits of each option when planning the replacement project with you.

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