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Company information, service expertise, and expert comment topics for journalists, bloggers, property managers, and industry professionals.
Company Background
Hippo Plumbing & Heating is a licensed plumbing and heating company based in Coquitlam, British Columbia, serving residential and commercial customers throughout the Tri-Cities and greater Lower Mainland.
The company provides 24/7 emergency plumbing response, hot water tank and tankless water heater installation and service, drain cleaning and sewer backup response, Poly-B pipe replacement, furnace and boiler repair and installation, commercial plumbing, backflow assembly testing, camera inspection of sewer lines, hydro-flushing, gas fitting, and residential and strata plumbing services.
Hippo Plumbing & Heating is licensed under Technical Safety BC (TSBC) Licence LGA 0209268. All plumbing and gas work is performed by TSBC-licensed technicians.
Service Area
Hippo Plumbing & Heating is headquartered in Coquitlam and services the broader Lower Mainland, including:
Expert Comment Topics
Kevin and the Hippo Plumbing & Heating team are available to provide expert perspective, practical commentary, and homeowner guidance on the following topics for editorial, broadcast, and online publication.
Household Plumbing Emergencies
Burst pipes, sewer backups, water heater failures — what BC homeowners should do and what to expect from a licensed plumber.
Poly-B Plumbing in BC
The scope of polybutylene pipe in Lower Mainland homes, failure patterns, insurance implications, and the replacement process.
Drain and Sewer Problems
Root intrusion, sewer line deterioration, grease buildup, and hydro-jetting in residential and strata buildings.
Hot Water Systems
Tank vs tankless water heaters, end-of-life indicators, energy efficiency considerations, and same-day replacement logistics.
Furnace & Boiler Maintenance
When to repair vs replace, warning signs homeowners miss, and heating system considerations for Lower Mainland climates.
Strata Plumbing in BC
Common multi-unit building plumbing challenges, responsibility boundaries, and emergency response protocols for strata managers.
Lower Mainland Plumbing Challenges
How BC's climate, soil conditions, and housing eras create specific plumbing challenges for Coquitlam and Tri-Cities homeowners.
Winter Plumbing Preparation
Preventing frozen pipes, protecting outdoor plumbing, and what BC homeowners often overlook before cold weather arrives.
Useful Resources
The following free guides from Hippo Plumbing & Heating may be useful for editorial research or homeowner reference:
- BC Homeowner's Emergency Plumbing Guide
What to do in the first minutes of a plumbing emergency — burst pipe, sewer backup, no hot water, overflowing toilet.
- Poly-B Plumbing Guide for BC Homeowners
What Poly-B is, how to identify it, insurance implications in BC, and what replacement involves.
- Water Heater Replacement Guide — BC
Tank vs tankless, gas vs electric, sizing, rebates, and BC installation requirements.
- Home Plumbing Maintenance Checklist
Printable seasonal checklist for BC homeowners — monthly, spring, fall, and annual tasks.
- Strata Plumbing Emergency Guide — BC
For strata managers and property managers: response, isolation, documentation, and resident communication.
Company Logo
The Hippo Plumbing & Heating logo is available below for editorial use in articles referencing the company. Please do not alter the logo or use it in a context that implies endorsement.
