Repiping · Kelowna & area
Poly-B replacement & PEX repiping in Kelowna
Poly-B was widely installed in Canadian homes from about 1985 to 1997. If your home is from that era, look for grey pipe stamped PB2110. We replace it with PEX, planned around your home so it is done cleanly, not torn apart.
Anderson Plumbing and Gas Fitting · owner-operated · last updated
Quick answer
For Poly-B replacement in Kelowna, call Anderson Plumbing and Gas Fitting at (250) 859-3548. We replace Poly-B with PEX in a planned repipe, keep wall openings few, patch back, and give you a written record of the work. Mobile homes too.
Poly-B (polybutylene) was widely installed in Canadian homes from about 1985 to 1997. It can look fine for years, then the fittings and the pipe itself can fail, often without warning, and a single failure can do serious water damage. Some insurers ask about Poly-B and charge more or limit coverage until it has been replaced; ask yours what applies to your policy.
We replace it with PEX, which is flexible and the current standard for residential supply lines. A whole-home repipe usually makes more sense than patching. We plan the runs, open only what is necessary, run the new lines and patch back. One customer’s Google review describes us replacing all of the Poly-B in their mobile home, plus installing the gas and water lines.
Newer home, roughly 1995 to 2007, with orange and blue pipe? That is more likely Kitec, which has its own problems. We replace that too.
Dealing with this right now? How to tell if you have Poly-B or Kitec pipe
How to tell Poly-B from Kitec
- 1Poly-B colour. Usually grey flexible plastic pipe, in homes built from about 1985 to 1997.
- 2Poly-B stamp. Look for "PB2110" printed along the pipe.
- 3Poly-B fittings. Copper or aluminum crimp rings on plastic or brass fittings. The fittings are where it usually fails.
- 4Kitec colour. Orange for hot and blue for cold, in homes built roughly 1995 to 2007.
- 5Kitec fittings. Brass, often stamped "KITEC". A white or green crust on them is a warning sign.
- 6Kitec layers. Cut end shows plastic, a thin aluminum layer, then plastic again.
- 7Where to look. At the water heater, under sinks and beside the main shut-off, where the pipe is exposed.
Illustration for explanation, not a photo of a specific job. Layout varies by model and home.
Services covered
Poly-B repipes
Full replacement of grey Poly-B supply piping with PEX lines, connections and fittings.
Planned, clean access
We map the runs first and open only what is necessary, then patch back. The goal is a repipe that does not turn your home into a construction site.
Mobile homes
Mobile homes repiped from underneath, with the Poly-B supply lines replaced in PEX.
Written record
An itemised invoice and photos showing what was replaced. Ask your insurer what they need to see before the work starts.
Hidden leaks
If a Poly-B line is already leaking inside a wall or ceiling, we locate the source, make access and repair it.
Kitec replacement
Kitec, common in homes built roughly 1995 to 2007, is replaced with PEX the same planned way.
Kitec replacementHow to tell if you have Poly-B
- Your home was built from about 1985 to 1997
- Grey flexible pipe (sometimes blue on the incoming service line) at the water heater or shut-offs
- PB2110 stamped along the pipe
- Copper or aluminum crimp rings on plastic or brass fittings
- Unexplained leaks at pipe joints or fittings
- Your insurer has asked about Poly-B
How a Poly-B repipe works
What happens, in order.
Confirm it
We look at the exposed pipe, usually at the water heater, the main shut-off and under sinks, and tell you plainly whether it is Poly-B and how much of the house it serves.
Map the runs
We plan where the new PEX lines will go so we open as few walls and ceilings as possible, and tell you in advance where the openings will be.
Quote the job
You get a quote for the whole job before anything starts.
Repipe and test
New PEX supply lines and fittings go in, the Poly-B comes out, and the new system is tested before the openings are closed.
Patch back
The access openings are patched, and you get an itemised invoice and photos of what was replaced.
Licence 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.
What customers say
5.0 on Google from 57 reviews · Read Google reviews“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 know if I have Poly-B?
Poly-B is usually grey flexible plastic pipe stamped PB2110 (sometimes blue on the incoming service line), most visible at the hot water tank and shut-off valves, with copper or aluminum crimp rings on plastic or brass fittings. Blue or black pipe elsewhere is often PEX, so if you are not sure, we can confirm it on a visit.
Do you also replace Kitec?
Yes. Kitec is replaced with PEX in the same kind of planned repipe.
Will you have to tear the whole house apart?
No. We plan the runs and open only what is needed for access, then patch back. A repipe is disruptive, but a planned one is a long way from gutting the place.
How much does Poly-B replacement cost in Kelowna?
It depends on the size of the home, how many fixtures and how much access is involved, so we do not quote a flat number sight unseen. We look at the job and give you a fair, upfront price before any work starts.
Do I have to replace Poly-B if it is not leaking?
No law makes you, but there are two good reasons not to wait. Poly-B and its fittings tend to fail without warning, so a planned repipe costs less than one done after a flood. And some insurers charge more or limit coverage until it is gone. Ask your insurer what applies to your policy.
Can you replace Poly-B in a mobile home?
Yes. We repipe mobile homes from underneath, replacing the Poly-B supply lines with PEX, and can run gas and water lines to a new water heater at the same time.
Should I repipe with PEX or copper?
We repipe with PEX. It is flexible, so it runs through walls and ceilings in long lengths with fewer joints and fewer openings than rigid copper, and it is the standard for residential repipes today.
Areas we serve
Kelowna, West Kelowna, Lake Country (including Oyama), Vernon and Peachland.
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