Copper Pipe Replacement Vancouver
Leaking, corroded, or aging copper pipes can lead to serious water damage and costly emergency repairs in Vancouver apartment buildings, condos and strata properties, often occurring at the most inconvenient times. If your building’s plumbing system is showing its age, full copper pipe replacement is the most reliable long-term solution.
We work with building owners, strata councils and property managers on residential and commercial properties of all sizes, handling the entire process from initial assessment, engineering and permits, pipe installation, to final repair and painting of affected walls and ceilings.
Is It Time to Replace Your Copper Pipes?
Copper pipes are built to last, but they don’t last forever. You may be due for a replacement if you’re noticing:
- Pipes that are over 25 years old or showing visible corrosion
- Recurring leaks and water damage
- Your insurance deductibles for burst pipe occurrences are skyrocketing
- Your Strata’s depreciation report is indicating that it is time to repipe, based upon the building’s water pipe leak history and the industry standards.
Catching these signs early can save you from much larger repair bills down the road, save you from excessive insurance premiums and deductibles, and can help you avoid the inconveniences associated with pipe leaks.
What Copper Pipe Replacement Involves
For a copper pipe replacement, our specialists assess the existing water system and plan efficient pipe routes through the building to limit unnecessary access work. We remove the aging pipework carefully, install high-grade stainless steel and PEX replacements using modern methods, then test and inspect the completed system before restoration.
The Difference New Pipes Make
Replacing old copper pipes brings immediate and lasting improvements; fewer leaks, relaxed insurance pressures, and the peace of mind that comes with a plumbing system you can rely on. Quality new piping, properly installed, can last over 50 years and it adds real value to your property in the process.
Why Cambridge Plumbing Systems?
We are repiping specialists – it’s what we focus on, and it’s what we do best. Our licensed plumbers work with care and professionalism, using only approved, high-quality materials. Our experienced construction crews repair all affected walls and ceilings to a level where you can’t even tell we had cut them open for access. We plan each job so that water shut downs are short, predictable, and communicated well in advance. Our pricing is straightforward, clear and estimates are fully detailed with no surprises. We have a full time Site Supervisor to monitor and coordinate the work, all of which is done by our own staff.
Since 1967, we have repiped over 675 apartment buildings totaling approximately 18,500 suites to date.
Contact us today for a free evaluation.