Hippo Plumbing & Heating TSBC License: LGA 0209268
Open 24 Hours · Monday – Sunday
Tank and tankless water heater repair and installation.
Coquitlam's mix of detached homes, townhouses, and highrise condos means our heating technicians are equally comfortable servicing a residential gas furnace in a Burke Mountain house or a boiler system in a Westwood Plateau strata complex. We know the heating equipment common in this city and arrive ready for the job.
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Serving the Lower Mainland
License LGA 0209268
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Hippo Plumbing & Heating provides water heater repair, installation and replacement in Coquitlam and nearby communities. We assess the existing unit, fuel type, hot-water needs and installation conditions before discussing repair or replacement options. Equipment availability and price depend on the assessment, selected model and work required.
A control, thermostat or heating-element fault may be repairable, depending on the diagnosis and condition of the unit. A leak from the tank itself needs assessment to determine the source and whether repair is practical. When requesting a quote, share the fuel type, approximate capacity, access to the unit, and any visible leak or error code.
Coquitlam's mix of detached homes, townhouses, and highrise condos means our heating technicians are equally comfortable servicing a residential gas furnace in a Burke Mountain house or a boiler system in a Westwood Plateau strata complex. We know the heating equipment common in this city and arrive ready for the job.
The local details below come from the Coquitlam service-area profile and help place this heating service in the context of the city’s homes and neighbourhoods.
Thousands of Coquitlam homes built before 1995 have polybutylene piping. These grey plastic pipes are prone to sudden failure and may affect your home insurance. We specialize in Poly-B assessment and full replacement throughout Coquitlam.
Coquitlam's mature neighbourhoods have well-established trees whose roots routinely find their way into aging sewer lines. Camera inspection confirms the cause; hydro-jetting removes the intrusion and restores full flow.
Westwood Plateau and other Coquitlam strata communities have shared boiler and hydronic heating systems. Our technicians service all makes and models found in Coquitlam's townhome market, coordinating with strata councils when needed.
Maillardville is one of Coquitlam's oldest neighbourhoods, with housing dating back to the early 1900s. Many homes here still have original or early galvanized water lines and cast-iron drain systems — we see pipe failures and discoloured water calls from Maillardville regularly. If your home was built before 1970, a pipe assessment is strongly recommended.
Burke Mountain is Coquitlam's fastest-growing area, with hundreds of new homes built since 2010. Plumbing issues here tend to be installation-related rather than age-related — fixture defects, pressure problems, and warranty repairs in newer builds. We work directly with homeowners and strata councils on new construction deficiency resolution.
Austin Heights homes are predominantly from the 1970s–1990s, placing them squarely in the Poly-B pipe era. We perform Poly-B assessments and full copper or PEX replacement throughout this neighbourhood — including the written confirmation letters most home insurers now require for coverage of Poly-B properties.
Repair and replacement options considered against the unit’s condition
Quote planning accounts for fuel type, capacity, access and installation scope
Equipment price and availability depend on assessment and model
Permit requirements for gas work confirmed for the proposed installation
Tank and tankless options discussed in relation to household hot-water use
Every job is handled by TSBC-licensed technicians using quality materials and equipment.
Tank or tankless, fuel type, hot-water use, available space and installation conditions can affect equipment selection. Recommendations depend on the home and assessment.
The quote should identify the selected unit and any required plumbing, gas, electrical, venting or removal work. Removal and disposal depend on the agreed scope.
A control or element issue may be repairable. A leaking tank requires assessment of the leak source and tank condition before deciding whether repair or replacement is appropriate.
When requesting service, share the unit fuel type, approximate capacity, access, visible leaks and any error code. Diagnosis and available repair options depend on the model and fault.
The condition of valves, connections and other safety components can be reviewed as part of the assessment. Any recommended work should be described in the quote.
Gas work may require a permit from Technical Safety BC or a local authority. Confirm which requirements apply to the proposed work before installation.
Thousands of Coquitlam homes built before 1995 have polybutylene piping. These grey plastic pipes are prone to sudden failure and may affect your home insurance. We specialize in Poly-B assessment and full replacement throughout Coquitlam.
Coquitlam's mature neighbourhoods have well-established trees whose roots routinely find their way into aging sewer lines. Camera inspection confirms the cause; hydro-jetting removes the intrusion and restores full flow.
Westwood Plateau and other Coquitlam strata communities have shared boiler and hydronic heating systems. Our technicians service all makes and models found in Coquitlam's townhome market, coordinating with strata councils when needed.
Water Heaters Emergency in Coquitlam?
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Call NowSome control, thermostat or heating-element problems may be repairable after diagnosis. A leak from the tank body needs assessment because the source and condition of the tank affect whether repair is practical. The decision depends on the fault, equipment condition and proposed work.
A leak needs assessment to identify whether it is from a connection, valve or the tank itself. If safe and accessible, shut off the water supply to the unit; avoid standing water near electrical equipment. Call (604) 365-0812 and describe the leak and any visible damage.
Price depends on fuel type, capacity, selected model, access and any plumbing, venting, gas or electrical changes. The quote and equipment availability can be confirmed after assessing the unit and installation conditions. Have the fuel type, approximate capacity and access details ready when you call.
The choice depends on household hot-water use, available space, fuel, venting and installation scope. Tank systems store hot water; tankless systems heat it as it flows, within the capacity of the installed unit. Compare the proposed equipment and total scope after an assessment rather than relying on a universal cost or savings estimate.
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