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You stop wondering if today’s the day your pipes burst. That’s the real benefit here.
Kitec was recalled in 2005 with a 10-year expected lifespan. If your home was built or repiped between 1995 and 2007, those pipes are living on borrowed time. The brass fittings corrode from the inside out—dezincification, if you want the technical term—and when they go, they don’t leak. They burst.
We’ve seen it flood living rooms, ruin hardwood floors, and turn basements into swimming pools. The damage isn’t just expensive. It’s disruptive, stressful, and completely avoidable.
When you replace your Kitec system in Pollock Pines, CA, you’re not just fixing pipes. You’re protecting your home’s value, keeping your insurance company happy, and eliminating the single biggest plumbing risk in your house. No more middle-of-the-night panic. No more wondering if you should shut the water off before leaving for vacation.
Just reliable plumbing that does its job without drama.
We’ve been handling residential and commercial plumbing throughout El Dorado County since 2001. We’re not new to Kitec problems—we’ve been replacing these systems since homeowners first started realizing what they had.
Pollock Pines sits right in the zone where Kitec installations were common. Homes built in the late ’90s and early 2000s? High probability. We know the local housing stock, the water conditions, and what it takes to do a full repipe without tearing your house apart.
We’re licensed, insured, and locally owned. No call centers, no franchises. When you call, you’re talking to someone who actually knows your area and can be at your door the same day if it’s urgent. Our Google rating is 4.7 out of 5 based on 93 reviews, and most of those mention two things: we show up when we say we will, and the final bill is usually lower than the estimate.
First, we come out and inspect your system. We’ll confirm whether you actually have Kitec—it’s usually marked with orange or blue pipes, sometimes gray—and assess how much of your plumbing needs replacement. Most of the time, it’s the whole system. Partial fixes don’t make sense when the entire network is the same age and material.
Once we map out your plumbing, we give you a written estimate. No surprises, no upselling. We’ll walk you through what needs to happen, how long it’ll take, and what your home will look like during the work.
The replacement itself typically takes one to three days depending on your home’s size and layout. We remove the old Kitec pipes and fittings, then install new copper or PEX lines—your choice. Both are reliable, code-compliant, and built to last decades. We handle everything from water heater connections to fixture hookups, and we test the system thoroughly before we’re done.
You’ll have water back on as quickly as possible. We don’t drag jobs out. And when we leave, your plumbing works the way it should—quietly, reliably, and without the ticking time bomb you’ve been living with.
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A complete Kitec replacement means removing every section of Kitec pipe and fitting in your home. That includes supply lines, water heater connections, and any branch lines running to sinks, toilets, showers, and appliances.
In Pollock Pines, CA, most homes with Kitec have it throughout the entire system—not just in one area. That’s because builders and plumbers used it as a cost-effective alternative to copper during the late ’90s and early 2000s. It was faster to install and cheaper to buy. Nobody knew it would fail prematurely.
We replace it with modern materials that meet current California plumbing codes. Copper is the traditional choice—durable, proven, and long-lasting. PEX is newer but equally reliable, and it’s flexible, which makes installation faster in tight spaces. Both handle the temperature and pressure demands of your home without the corrosion issues that plague Kitec.
We also handle the water heater connections, which are critical. Kitec can only handle 180°F, but water heaters often exceed that. When the pipes overheat, the fittings degrade faster. Replacing those lines eliminates one of the most common failure points.
You’ll get a system that works, a warranty on the work, and documentation you can show your insurance company or future buyers if you sell.
Check your exposed pipes—usually in the basement, crawl space, or near your water heater. Kitec pipes are typically marked with orange or blue lettering that says “Kitec” or “KTC.” The pipes themselves are often blue or orange, though some are gray.
If your home was built or repiped between 1995 and 2007, there’s a decent chance you have it. That’s when Kitec was most commonly installed in California, including throughout El Dorado County.
You can also look at the fittings. Kitec uses brass fittings that are prone to dezincification—they corrode from the inside and eventually fail. If you’re not sure, we can come out and inspect your system. It takes about 20 minutes, and we’ll tell you exactly what you have and what condition it’s in.
A full Kitec replacement typically runs between $5,000 and $15,000 depending on your home’s size, layout, and how accessible your plumbing is. Larger homes or homes with complex layouts cost more. Smaller homes with straightforward plumbing cost less.
Partial repairs—fixing one section or one fitting—might seem cheaper upfront, but they don’t solve the problem. The rest of your system is the same age and material, so you’re just delaying the inevitable. Most homeowners who try to patch Kitec end up replacing the whole system within a year or two anyway, and they’ve spent more overall.
We give free estimates, and we’re upfront about costs. No hidden fees, no surprise charges. Most of our customers tell us the final bill came in lower than they expected, which is how it should be.
Waiting is a gamble. Kitec was recalled nearly 20 years ago, and the expected lifespan was 10 years. If your system is still functioning, you’re already past the point where failure becomes likely.
When Kitec fails, it doesn’t give you much warning. The fittings corrode internally, and when they let go, the pipes burst. You’re looking at flooding, water damage, potential mold, and repair costs that can easily hit $20,000 or more depending on how bad it gets.
Insurance companies know this. Some won’t cover Kitec-related damage, and others will raise your premiums or refuse to renew your policy if they find out you have it. If you’re selling your home, you’re legally required to disclose it in California, and buyers will either walk away or demand a price reduction to cover replacement costs.
The smart move is to replace it on your timeline, not during an emergency at 2 a.m. when a pipe bursts and you’re scrambling to find a plumber.
Most full replacements take one to three days. Smaller homes with accessible plumbing can be done in a day. Larger homes or homes with plumbing running through finished walls and ceilings take longer.
We work efficiently, but we don’t cut corners. We’ll map out your system, remove the old Kitec, install new copper or PEX lines, connect everything properly, and test the system before we’re done. You’ll have water back on as soon as it’s safe and functional.
We also clean up after ourselves. We’re not the crew that leaves a mess and disappears. You’ll know exactly what to expect before we start, and we’ll keep you updated throughout the process.
If it’s an emergency—like you’ve already had a pipe burst—we offer 24/7 service and can usually get to you the same day. We’ll stabilize the situation first, then schedule the full replacement once the immediate crisis is handled.
Some access is necessary, but we minimize it. If your pipes run through a crawl space, basement, or attic, we can usually do the work without touching your walls. If pipes are inside finished walls, we’ll need to cut small access points—but we keep them as small and strategic as possible.
We’re not in the drywall business, so we don’t patch and paint, but we’ll leave clean cuts that any handyman or contractor can finish easily. Most homeowners handle the patching themselves or hire someone local to do it for $200 to $500 depending on how much needs fixing.
The alternative—waiting for Kitec to fail—means water flooding through your walls and ceilings, ruining drywall, insulation, flooring, and anything else in its path. A few small access holes are a lot easier to deal with than that.
We’ll walk you through exactly where we’ll need access before we start, so there are no surprises. You’ll know what to expect, and we’ll do everything we can to keep disruption to a minimum.
Shut off your main water supply immediately. That’s the valve near your water meter or where the main line enters your house. Turn it clockwise until it stops. That’ll stop the flooding and prevent further damage.
Then call us. We offer 24/7 emergency service, and we can usually get to you within a few hours. We’ll assess the damage, stop the leak, and help you figure out next steps—whether that’s a temporary repair to buy you time or moving straight into a full replacement.
If water has already caused damage, document everything with photos for your insurance claim. Move furniture and valuables out of the affected area if you can, and start drying things out with fans or a wet vac if you have one.
Kitec leaks don’t fix themselves, and they tend to get worse fast. The sooner you call, the less damage you’ll deal with. We’ve handled hundreds of these situations, and we’ll walk you through what needs to happen without adding to the stress you’re already under.
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