British Columbia Cost Guides
How Much Does Poly-B Pipe Replacement Cost in British Columbia?
Typical cost in British Columbia
$12,000
$6,000 low · $18,000 high
Whole-home replacement: new PEX & fittings, wall openings, old Poly-B pulled or abandoned, reconnection, permit & pressure test · Updated July 2026
Replacing Poly-B supply piping in British Columbia costs $6,000 to $18,000 installed, and most homeowners pay around $12,000 for a three-bathroom detached house. Same tank, same code — but a different bill depending on where the truck parks. Labour rates swing roughly 15% end to end across the province: a job that averages $11,300 in Prince George runs about $13,700 in West Vancouver.
One thing that doesn't change anywhere in the province: gas work needs a licensed gasfitter, full stop. Permits mostly run through Technical Safety BC, though several cities — Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond, Kelowna, North Vancouver, Maple Ridge — run their own gas permit programs; each city guide names who issues the permit there.
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Price by Job Type in British Columbia
| Job | Low | Average | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Condo or small home, 1–2 bathrooms | $4,000 | $7,000 | $10,000 |
| Detached house, 3 bathrooms | $12,000 | $15,000 | $18,000 |
| Large, heritage, or custom-built home | $18,000 | $21,000 | $25,000 |
| PEX pipe and fittings — the material share alone | $1,500 | $4,000 | $8,000 |
| Drywall patching and paint, where it's quoted separately | $500 | $3,000 | $10,000 |
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Compare Prices Across British Columbia
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| City | Typical range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Abbotsford | $5,900–$17,650 | $11,750 |
| Burnaby | $6,500–$19,450 | $12,950 |
| Chilliwack | $5,750–$17,300 | $11,500 |
| Coquitlam | $6,300–$18,900 | $12,600 |
| Delta | $6,250–$18,700 | $12,500 |
| Kamloops | $5,700–$17,100 | $11,400 |
| Kelowna | $6,000–$18,000 | $12,000 |
| Langley | $6,100–$18,350 | $12,250 |
| Maple Ridge | $6,100–$18,350 | $12,250 |
| Nanaimo | $5,800–$17,450 | $11,650 |
| New Westminster | $6,350–$19,100 | $12,700 |
| North Vancouver | $6,650–$20,000 | $13,300 |
| Port Coquitlam | $6,250–$18,700 | $12,500 |
| Port Moody | $6,300–$18,900 | $12,600 |
| Prince George | $5,650–$16,900 | $11,300 |
| Richmond | $6,500–$19,450 | $12,950 |
| Saanich | $6,300–$18,900 | $12,600 |
| Surrey | $6,300–$18,900 | $12,600 |
| Vancouver | $6,700–$20,150 | $13,450 |
| Victoria | $6,350–$19,100 | $12,700 |
| West Vancouver | $6,850–$20,500 | $13,700 |
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