Poly B Replacement is becoming more and more common however determining the Cost to replace poly b piping can get a little complex. The damage from having Poly B piping your home is no longer breaking news. Most houses that contain Poly B piping are now replacing them with PEX piping.
Read More: Poly B to PEX Piping – Making the Switch
The damage caused by Poly B piping is as a result of the chemical properties used in the production of this pipe. Ready to change your Poly B pipe to PEX pipes and you do not know how much it will cost you? This article breaks down the cost of replacing Poly B.
Replace Poly B Piping with PEX Piping:
The size of the House that Contains Poly B Piping:
The bigger the house, the more the pipes to be used in replacing or fixing the Poly B piping. If you own a big structure, you should think of increasing your budget.
The Materials that the Poly B Replacement Will Need:
The more materials that need to be replaced the more cash required to purchase these items. Given a structure that has much plumbing fittings like showers, sinks, toilet, etc, there will be a need for more replacement piping to connect to all the plumbing features of a home.
The Type of Poly B Replacement Materials used:
Considering the fact that you have chosen the PEX pipe, there are different types of PEX pipe, and their prices are different, you might want to check the less expensive option or the most expensive one. This is going to affect the total cost of replacing the Poly B pipes.
Read More: Differences Between Classes of PEX Piping
Amount of Drywall Removed and Replaced during Poly B Remediation:
The more drywall removed, the more the drywall that will be replaced. This will determine the quantity of drywall that one will buy. Buying more drywall means an additional cost to the total cost of your Poly B replacement work.
The Plumbing, Drywall and Painting Labor:
Getting poly b piping replaced by an unskilled roadside plumber may end up doing more damage and later on costing you more. One should be extremely careful not to contract quacks. Urban piping has done more Poly B replacement work than any other company and all work is done 100% by Urban Piping Ltd. We do not subcontract.
Read Warning About Sub-contracting Poly B Replacement Here: https://www.poly-b.com/poly-b-contractor/
Number of Bathrooms that have Poly B Piping:
The number of bathroom will have an effect on the cost of poly b replacement. If the plumbing system of a home has the bathrooms stacked on top of each other this may reduce the cost of replacement services.
Property Location:
The cost of things, in general, are usually effected by the location of your property. If materials have to be shipped far distances this can effect cost and one should take into account the provincial tax rates that come along with acquiring the plumbing materials.
The cost of replacing Poly B piping runs typically from $7000-$20000 CAD:
This is for a complete replacement including replacement piping, labour, parts, drywall, painting, and clean-up.
- The cost of the parts for replacement runs from $2000-$3000 based on the above-mentioned factors
- Labor charges $4000-$8000 also based on the factors mentioned above, ranging from the local plumber to the corporate professionals.
- Dry Walls cost $4000-10000 still looking at the above-mentioned factor which is the number of drywall to be replaced.
- Painting after the job is done runs from $400-$900, of course, the size of the house to be painted matters and the quality of the paint.
- Total cost from start to finishing runs around $7000-$20000
Read: Poly B Drywall Repair – Best Practices
Tips for Hiring a Poly B Contractor:
Find a Plumbing and Poly B Replacement Contractor with Experience:
The years one has stayed in a business should be considered while hiring. Years of practicing is what makes one an expert. Plumbers that have stayed long in the business have upper hand because they have encountered more problems than the other startup plumbers.
Ensure the Poly B Replacement Company has a Proper License:
This is key, get a licensed contractor if you can’t get one stay in the house with the Poly B pipes. The license shows that they have been approved by the government of that jurisdiction to take on plumbing jobs and they have met all necessary requirements.
Check the Plumbing Company for Insurance:
Getting a contractor with insurance is usually not considered by homeowners. But this is a very important aspect of hiring. Your contractor should not just have insurance alone but liability and workers compensation just in case. So you won’t be incurring liability charges. This might also protect your property in case of any damages.
Always Check Poly B Pipe Replacement Reviews and References:
While hiring make sure you work with reviews of those that have been clients to the plumber you intend hiring. Most high-rated plumbers have websites where you can actually check for their customers’ review.
Ask for Photos of Poly B Replacement Work:
Ask for pictures of your contractor’s previous works, if they are good at what they do they happily share the pictures with you.
WARNING: Don’t Hire a Poly B Pipe Replacement Company that Subcontracts!
Check if the contractors are subcontracting parts of the job. This has become a huge problem. At Urban Piping, we do not subcontract and all plumbing, painting, and drywall is done in house 100% by Urban Piping.
Poly-B.com has a great article to read about warning signs of hiring a poly b contractor. This article can be found here: https://www.poly-b.com/poly-b-contractor/
