Poly-B Replacement in Burlington, ON

Polybutylene plumbing was commonly installed in Burlington homes built between 1978 and 1998. If your home was constructed during this period, there's a possibility it contains poly-B pipes. Many insurance companies in Ontario now have specific policies regarding polybutylene plumbing, including potential surcharges or requirements for replacement. Learn more about poly-B →

Burlington’s housing peaked in the 1960s and 1970s, when 24,485 of today’s 73,180 occupied dwellings were built, about a third of the total. The poly-B decades follow close behind: the 2021 Census counts 10,035 homes from 1981–1990 and 10,595 from 1991–2000, together 28.2% of the city. Building slowed after that, with just 8.6% of dwellings dating from 2011 onward.

In a condominium, the Condominium Authority of Ontario notes that corporations can change repair and maintenance obligations through their governing documents, so the declaration decides whether the pipe in your unit is yours to replace (CAO). For houses, confirm that the plumber you hire appears on the Skilled Trades Ontario public register (Skilled Trades Ontario). The Toronto & GTA guide sets Burlington beside its neighbours and explains how a Toronto-area permit application works.