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Poly B Insurance BC: Repipe Before Renewal

By South Surrey PlumbingIn DIY Guides, Copper vs. PEX Piping, DIY Plumbing, DIY Repairs, DIY Tips, Leak Detection, Leak Detectors, Licensed Plumber, Maintenance Tips, Old Plumbing, Plumbing Protection, Plumbing Tips, Poly B Pipes, Poly B Piping, Poly B Plumbing, Poly B Replacement, Water Leaks, Water PipesPosted

TL;DR Poly B pipe is not just a plumbing risk anymore. Many BC insurers now charge more, quietly cut water damage coverage, or refuse to write a policy on a home that still has it. Find out what your policy says before your renewal date, because after a pipe lets...

Poly B Pipe in BC Homes: The Ten-Minute Check

By South Surrey PlumbingIn DIY Guides, DIY Plumbing, DIY Repairs, DIY Tips, Poly B Pipes, Poly B ReplacementPosted

TL;DR Poly B is the grey plastic water pipe that went into Canadian homes from roughly 1978 through the mid-1990s. You can identify it yourself in about ten minutes. Check the pipe at your hot water tank, under a sink and at your main shut off valve, then look for...

That Grey Pipe Might Be Poly B

By South Surrey PlumbingIn Poly B Pipes, DIY Guides, DIY Plumbing, DIY Tips, Maintenance Tips, Old Plumbing, Plumbing TipsPosted

That grey plastic pipe behind the water heater? It might be the most expensive problem hiding in plain sight. Poly B piping went into millions of homes between 1978 and 1998, and it's earned a reputation for failing without much warning. We've crawled through enough Surrey basements to know what...

Plumbing Upgrades That Increase Home Value

By South Surrey PlumbingIn Bathroom Renovations, Bathroom Showers, Bathroom Sinks, Bathroom Toilets, Kitchen Renovations, Poly B Pipes, Shower Installation, Smart Leak Detectors, Tankless Water HeatersPosted

Smart plumbing upgrades can boost your home's resale value by 10-20%. This double benefit of immediate savings and long-term investment makes plumbing improvements one of the wisest decisions homeowners can make. Here's something that might surprise you: toilets use roughly 24% of all the water in your home. When you...

Poly B vs. Modern Plumbing: A Cost-Benefit Analysis

By South Surrey PlumbingIn Water Pipes, Poly B PipesPosted

When it comes to your home's plumbing system, the choice of materials can have a significant impact on your wallet and peace of mind. Poly B pipes, once a popular piping option, has become a concern for many homeowners due to its potential risks. This article delves into the world...