Burnaby's size and density mean the Poly B picture varies significantly by neighbourhood. South Slope, Burnaby Lake, and Sullivan Heights contain large volumes of single-family and semi-detached homes built in the 1980s and early 90s. Strata complexes from the same era — concentrated in areas like Brentwood, Lougheed, and Edmonds — present the additional complexity of coordinating replacements across multiple units with shared common property plumbing.
Burnaby's Diverse Housing Stock
Burnaby contains some of the Lower Mainland's highest concentrations of 1980s and early 90s strata housing. Townhome complexes in Burnaby Lake, Cariboo, and South Slope were built in bulk during the peak Poly B years. Many of these complexes have been managing Poly B on a break-and-fix basis — replacing individual unit failures rather than executing a planned building-wide repipe.
The problem with the break-and-fix approach in a strata context is that it creates uneven replacement across the building: some units have been partially or fully repiped after individual failures, while others still have all-original Poly B. This makes the building's plumbing record inconsistent and can complicate insurance documentation.
- South Slope: significant 80s–90s single-family density
- Burnaby Lake: large townhome complex population from peak Poly B era
- Sullivan Heights: late-80s development, high probability
- Brentwood townhomes: many complexes still on original Poly B
- Cariboo: mixed, inspection required
Strata Poly B Replacements in Burnaby
We work with strata councils across Burnaby on planned building-wide repipes. The logistics of a multi-unit replacement are different from a single-family job — we work with the strata manager on owner communication, schedule units to minimize disruption, and produce documentation structured for strata insurance requirements. If your Burnaby strata is dealing with Poly B, we can come in and provide a building-level assessment and scope.
Neighbourhoods We Serve in Burnaby
Builder Note
Large strata complexes by Polygon and Intracorp built in Burnaby between 1985–1993 are the most common commercial Poly B jobs we see in the city.
Poly B Solutions Available in Burnaby
Coquitlam Poly B Replacement serves Burnaby homeowners with the same flat-rate, fully-documented poly B replacement we deliver across the Tri-Cities. Book a free inspection and we'll give you a clear picture of what's in your walls.