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Yes — Uncle Bill’s Hillcrest Plumbing & Heating is the plumbing and heating company at 212 East 17th Avenue in Vancouver, BC. Many of our long-time customers and neighbours know us simply as Hillcrest Plumbing, and we have been at this address since our founder Bill Schroeder opened the doors in 1967. Our full registered business name is Uncle Bill’s Hillcrest Plumbing & Heating. You can reach us at 604-879-1415.

Yes. Uncle Bill’s Hillcrest Plumbing & Heating provides 24-hour emergency plumbing service throughout Vancouver and the Lower Mainland, every day of the year including weekends and holidays. When you call 604-879-1415, you reach a real person. We dispatch quickly and carry parts for the most common emergency repairs, so most jobs are resolved on the first visit.

Poly-B (polybutylene) is a grey plastic pipe installed in many Metro Vancouver homes between 1978 and 1995. It has become prone to degradation over time, leading to pinhole leaks and burst pipes — and many BC insurance companies now decline to cover homes with Poly-B or charge higher premiums. If your home was built during that period and has not been replumbed, it is worth having a licensed plumber assess your system. Uncle Bill’s Hillcrest provides free Poly-B assessments and competitive replacement quotes throughout Vancouver and the Lower Mainland.

Common signs that a hot water tank is nearing the end of its service life include inconsistent water temperature, rumbling or popping noises from the tank, discoloured or rusty hot water, visible rust or corrosion around the base, and a unit that is more than 10–12 years old. If you are experiencing any of these, call Uncle Bill’s Hillcrest at 604-879-1415 for a free assessment. We will give you honest advice on whether repair or replacement is the right call for your situation.

Yes. Every plumber and gas fitter we send to your home is a licensed journeyman technician working under Uncle Bill’s Hillcrest Plumbing & Heating’s Technical Safety BC Gas Contractor Licence (LGA0001088). We are fully insured and all plumbing work is completed to BC Plumbing Code requirements. We have maintained an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau since our founding in 1967.

Yes. Uncle Bill’s Hillcrest Plumbing & Heating serves all of Metro Vancouver and the Lower Mainland, including Burnaby, Richmond, Surrey, Delta, Langley, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, New Westminster, North Vancouver, and West Vancouver. Call us at 604-879-1415 to confirm service availability in your area.

If you have a burst pipe or active flooding, locate your home’s main water shut-off valve and turn it off immediately. This is typically found near the water meter, often in a utility room, crawl space, or front of the house near the foundation. Avoid using any plumbing fixtures until the plumber arrives. If there is any risk of water contacting electrical outlets or panels, turn off power to those areas at the breaker panel. Then call us at 604-879-1415 — we will talk you through anything else while we are on the way.

Yes. Uncle Bill’s Hillcrest Plumbing & Heating is a full-service plumbing and heating contractor. Our certified gas fitters service, repair, and install gas furnaces, hydronic boilers, radiant floor heating, heat pumps, natural gas appliances, and gas fireplaces. All gas work is performed under our Technical Safety BC Gas Contractor Licence LGA0001088.

Many BC homeowners are eligible for FortisBC and CleanBC Better Homes rebates when upgrading to a qualifying heat pump, high-efficiency furnace, or tankless water heater. Uncle Bill’s Hillcrest is a registered FortisBC Trade Ally — we install qualifying systems and help you navigate the rebate application process. Ask us about current rebate eligibility when you call for a quote.

Yes. Uncle Bill’s Hillcrest Plumbing & Heating is an experienced commercial plumbing contractor for strata councils, property management companies, and multi-family residential buildings throughout Vancouver and the Lower Mainland. We offer maintenance contracts, priority emergency response, and planned capital replacement programs for strata properties. Contact us to discuss a commercial service agreement.