PEX repiping · Vernon
Poly-B & Kitec replacement in Vernon
Many Vernon homes went up in the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s, when Poly-B and later Kitec were common supply pipes. We replace both with PEX, with the route planned before any drywall comes off.
Anderson Plumbing and Gas Fitting · owner-operated · last updated
Gas contractor licensed with Technical Safety BC (LGA0212697)
Quick answer
For Poly-B or Kitec replacement in Vernon, call Anderson Plumbing and Gas Fitting at (250) 859-3548. We trace every supply run, replace it with PEX, reroute or protect lines in cold spots, pressure-test before closing up, and leave you photos and an itemised invoice.
The 2021 census shows a large share of Vernon's homes were built between 1981 and 2010. Unless they have been repiped, homes from those years are the ones most likely to have grey Poly-B or orange-and-blue Kitec supply pipe. The quickest check is the pipe coming off your water heater.
Both usually fail at the connections: Poly-B fittings crack, and Kitec's brass fittings can corrode from the inside until they weep or restrict flow. Vernon gives you a second reason to plan the job carefully. Heating here is designed for −20°C, so we use the repipe to move supply lines out of crawlspaces, garages and outside walls, or insulate them where they have to stay.
The City of Vernon issues plumbing permits, and we tell you at the quote whether your repipe needs one. The Kitec class action claims deadline has passed, so there is no settlement money to apply for now. Ask your insurer what records they would like once the work is done.
Poly-B & Kitec replacement in Vernon
Full PEX repipe
Every Poly-B or Kitec line from the main shut-off to each fixture replaced, and pressure-tested before walls are closed.
Kitec fitting inspection
Brass fittings checked for white or green crusting, a sign of corrosion, so you know how urgent the job is.
Cold-proofing the new runs
Lines moved into heated space where possible, and insulated where they can't be.
Paperwork for your file
Before and after photos, an itemised invoice and the permit number if one applies.
Before we get there
How to tell if you have Poly-B or Kitec pipe
Poly-B is a flexible grey plastic pipe, usually visible where it enters a water heater or under sinks; Kitec is aluminum-core plastic pipe with brass fittings, often blue or orange. Homes built from the mid-1970s to about 2007 can have one or the other, so it's worth checking. Call Anderson Plumbing and Gas Fitting at (250) 859-3548 if you're not sure.
Read the guideLicence and how we work
Gas contractor licensed with Technical Safety BC (LGA0212697).
- Owner-operated. The owner quotes every job and is on site for the work.
- A fair, upfront price first. You get the price before any work starts, so you can say yes or no before you are committed.
- Gas work under permit. We pull the permit on gas work, and we can put the permit number and our licence number on your invoice.
- Honest repair-or-replace advice. We assess the job first and explain your options in plain language. If a repair makes more sense than a new unit, that's what we'll tell you.
If you smell gas, leave right away and call FortisBC's 24-hour emergency line at 1-800-663-9911 (or your propane supplier) or 911 from outside. Then call us for the repair.
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What customers say
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“Excellent workmanship. Dylan replaced 100% of the Poly b plumbing in my mobile home plus installing the gas and water lines to the new hot water heater. Dylan communicated every step and completed the work on time. The quote was very reasonable and he stayed on budget. I absolutely recommend Dylan for any plumbing and gas fitting needs. Working under a mobile home is an awful experience and he was a true professional from start to finish. Thanks again Dylan”
Questions, answered
How do I tell if my Vernon house has Poly-B or Kitec?
Look at the water heater, under the sinks and at the main shut-off. Grey flexible pipe with crimp rings is usually Poly-B. Orange and blue pipe joined with brass fittings is Kitec. We can confirm it on a short visit.
Is the Kitec settlement still open?
No, the claims deadline has passed. Replacing Kitec is now a decision about the risk, and we give you a fair, upfront price for the work.
Does a repipe need a City of Vernon permit?
Plumbing permits come from the City of Vernon. We tell you whether your job needs one when we quote.
How much wall gets opened?
As little as we can manage. We route through the basement, crawlspace and attic first, cut only where a line can't be reached another way, and patch those openings.
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