Thinking About Repiping
Your Home?
Your home’s plumbing is its lifeline — but if it’s aging, made from Poly-B (polybutylene), or constantly giving you problems, it may be time to consider repiping.
Poly-B was installed widely in Canadian homes built between the late 1970s and mid-1990s. Today, experts know it is prone to leaks, deterioration, and insurance complications (Westland Insurance).
But even beyond Poly-B, there are many situations where repiping is the smart, proactive choice.
Protect your home, your insurance coverage, and your property value with professional repiping from Mountain Dog Plumbing.
Signs You May Need Repiping
Our experts point to several warning signs that your home’s pipes may need replacement:
• Your home was built before the 1970s (galvanized steel)
or between 1978–1998 (Poly-B).
• Discoloured or rusty water coming from taps.
• Low water pressure throughout the home.
• Frequent leaks or pipe repairs despite patching.
• Noisy pipes (banging or rattling).
• Visible corrosion on exposed pipes.
If these sound familiar, it may be time to look at a permanent solution.
Why Do Homeowners Choose to Repipe?
According to housing and our plumbing experts, repiping brings lasting benefits:
• Prevent water damage — even small leaks can cause thousands in hidden repairs.
• Protect insurance coverage — many insurers limit or refuse coverage for homes with Poly-B (Westland Insurance).
• Improve water quality — new piping reduces rust, scaling, and bad taste.
• Increase property value — homes with modern plumbing sell faster and at higher prices.
• Peace of mind — knowing your plumbing system is reliable, safe, and built to last.
“Had to get my poly B pipe removed. Alex and his crew removed it and did a few extras while I was away for 10 days. I had it just done in time as I had several small leaks.”
— Dave J.
