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If your El Dorado home was built between 1995 and 2007, there’s a real chance you have Kitec plumbing. And if you do, the question isn’t if it’ll fail—it’s when.
Kitec pipes don’t just leak. They burst. Usually without warning, often in the middle of the night, and always at the worst possible time. The hot water lines go first, but the cold lines aren’t far behind.
Your insurance company knows this. That’s why some won’t cover homes with Kitec at all, and others charge premiums so high you’d think you lived in a flood zone. Mortgage lenders feel the same way. If you’re trying to sell, buyers will either walk away or demand a massive price cut the moment their inspector spots those brass fittings.
The only real fix is complete replacement. Patching one leak just buys you time until the next one bursts. We handle full Kitec pipe repair in El Dorado, CA—removing every inch of defective piping and replacing it with copper that’ll outlast your mortgage.
We respond to Kitec emergencies across El Dorado, CA, and we’ve walked into enough flooded homes to know what’s at stake. We’re not here to upsell you on services you don’t need. If you’ve got Kitec, you need it gone.
El Dorado’s housing boom between 2000 and 2007 means entire subdivisions in El Dorado Hills and Cameron Park were plumbed with this stuff. Whole neighborhoods are dealing with the same problem. We’ve repiped dozens of homes in the area, and we know exactly how to get the job done fast without tearing your house apart.
Our crews show up on time, work clean, and finish when we say we will. We’re available 24/7 because Kitec doesn’t care if it’s Tuesday afternoon or Saturday at 2 a.m.
First, we inspect your entire system to confirm you have Kitec and map out where it runs. Most homes have it feeding water heaters, running through walls, or snaking under slabs. We’ll tell you exactly what needs to go.
Next, we shut off your water and start removing the old piping. Depending on your home’s layout, this might mean accessing crawl spaces, cutting into drywall, or working through your attic. We protect your floors, move furniture when needed, and keep the mess contained.
Then we install new copper piping—the kind that comes with a 50-year warranty and actually lasts a century. We pressure-test every connection, restore water flow, and walk you through what we did. If we had to open walls, we’ll patch them back up so you’re not left staring at exposed studs.
Most homes take one to three days depending on size and complexity. You’ll have water back the same day in most cases. And when we’re done, you’ll have a system you can actually insure, finance, and sell without the buyer running for the hills.
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You’re not just getting new pipes. You’re getting your home back to a place where you can sleep without worrying about waking up to a flood.
We remove every section of Kitec—hot and cold lines, fittings, connectors, everything. Then we replace it with American-made copper that meets California code and actually holds up to El Dorado’s hard water. Our crews carry the parts and tools needed to handle most jobs without multiple trips to the supply house.
We also handle the permit process if your jurisdiction requires it, coordinate inspections, and provide documentation you can show to insurance companies and future buyers. You’ll get a detailed invoice that breaks down exactly what we did, and a warranty that covers our work.
If you’re dealing with Kitec plumbing problems in El Dorado, CA, you also need to think about what’s connected to those pipes. Water heaters, fixtures, and appliances all take a beating when Kitec starts corroding. We’ll flag anything else that needs attention so you’re not surprised later.
And if a pipe bursts before you can schedule a full replacement, we’ll get someone out fast to stop the water, assess the damage, and give you a realistic timeline for permanent repairs.
Check your water heater connections, under sinks, and anywhere pipes are visible. Kitec is usually blue for cold water and orange for hot, though sometimes it’s gray. The fittings are brass and often stamped with “Kitec” or “KTC.”
If your home was built or renovated between 1995 and 2007 in El Dorado Hills, Cameron Park, or nearby subdivisions, odds are high you’ve got it. Builders used it everywhere during that period because it was cheap and easy to install.
You can also look at your home inspection report if you bought recently. Most inspectors call it out specifically because of the liability. If you’re still not sure, call us and we’ll come take a look. We’ve seen enough of it to spot Kitec in about thirty seconds.
For a complete replacement, most homeowners spend between $5,000 and $15,000 depending on square footage, how the home is built, and how much piping needs to go. Single-story homes on a crawl space are usually on the lower end. Two-story homes with plumbing in the slab cost more.
Partial repairs—fixing just one burst section—might run $500 to $1,500, but you’re only buying time. The rest of the system is the same age and just as likely to fail next month. We’ve seen people spend $3,000 on emergency patches over two years when they could’ve replaced everything for $8,000 upfront.
We’ll give you a transparent estimate after we assess your system. No surprises, no upselling. And in some cases, the final cost comes in lower than the estimate if the job goes smoother than expected.
Probably not. Most policies exclude damage from defective materials or faulty workmanship, and Kitec falls into that category. Some insurers will cover the water damage from a burst pipe but not the cost to replace the piping itself.
If you’re trying to get new coverage, expect higher premiums or outright denial once the underwriter finds out you have Kitec. Some companies won’t touch it. Others will insure you but exclude any water damage claims tied to plumbing failures.
The class action settlement against Kitec’s manufacturer created a $125 million fund, but that money’s been gone for years. If you weren’t part of the original claim, you’re paying out of pocket. The good news is that once you replace it with copper, your insurance situation gets a lot easier.
You can try, but it’s going to cost you. California disclosure laws require you to tell buyers about known defects, and Kitec qualifies. Once it’s on the disclosure form, buyers either walk or demand a price reduction that covers replacement plus a cushion for their trouble.
Lenders don’t like it either. Some won’t approve a mortgage on a home with Kitec unless the seller agrees to replace it before closing. Others will loan the money but require an escrow holdback, which just complicates the deal.
If you’re planning to sell in the next few years, replacing the Kitec now makes more sense. You’ll get a better price, close faster, and avoid the headache of renegotiating after inspection. Plus, you won’t be the one dealing with a burst pipe while the house is listed.
If we’re just replacing the Kitec lines connected to your water heater, usually a few hours. If we’re repiping your whole house, plan on one to three days depending on size and layout.
Single-story homes with accessible plumbing go faster. Two-story homes where we need to run new lines through walls or ceilings take longer. Homes on a slab require more careful work because we’re often rerouting pipes to avoid cutting concrete.
We’ll keep water service running as much as possible during the job. You might lose water for a few hours at a time while we’re making connections, but we’re not leaving you high and dry for days. And if something takes longer than expected, we’ll tell you why and when we’ll be done.
Shut off your main water valve immediately. It’s usually near your water heater, in the garage, or outside near the meter. If you can’t find it or can’t turn it, call us and we’ll walk you through it or get someone out fast.
Once the water’s off, start moving anything valuable away from the wet area. Take photos for your insurance claim. Then call us for emergency Kitec leak repair in El Dorado, CA. We’re available 24/7 and can usually get to you within an hour or two.
We’ll stop the immediate problem, assess how bad the damage is, and give you options. Sometimes we can make a temporary repair to get your water back on while you plan for full replacement. Other times the system is failing in multiple spots and it makes more sense to just rip it all out now. Either way, we’ll be straight with you about what you’re looking at.
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