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If your Camino home was built between 1995 and 2007, there’s a real chance you have Kitec plumbing. And if you do, you’re living with a system that experts say will eventually fail—not might fail, will fail.
The question isn’t whether your Kitec pipes will leak. It’s when. And when they do, you’re not dealing with a small drip under the sink. Kitec systems burst completely, flooding rooms, destroying floors, ruining drywall, and creating mold problems that cost thousands to fix.
Replacing Kitec plumbing before it fails means you avoid the emergency. You avoid the panic of standing in ankle-deep water at 2 a.m. You avoid filing insurance claims, moving out during repairs, and watching contractors tear apart your home to fix water damage that could’ve been prevented.
You also protect your home’s value. Buyers walk away from homes with Kitec. Insurance companies raise your rates or refuse coverage altogether. A professional Kitec replacement in Camino, CA removes that liability and gives you a plumbing system you can actually trust for decades.
We’ve spent 24 years working on homes throughout El Dorado County, including right here in Camino. We know the construction patterns from the late ’90s and early 2000s. We know which neighborhoods have Kitec, which builders used it, and how it typically fails in this area.
Camino’s elevation, hard water, and temperature swings put extra stress on already vulnerable Kitec systems. Winter freezes and summer heat cycles accelerate the deterioration that’s already happening inside those pipes. We’ve seen it dozens of times.
When you call us, you’re working with a local contractor who shows up on time, gives you transparent pricing, and finishes the job without dragging it out. Our Google rating sits at 4.7 out of 5 based on 93 reviews because we do what we say we’ll do. And if you need us in the middle of the night because a pipe just burst, we’re available 24/7.
First, we inspect your entire plumbing system to confirm you have Kitec and map out where it runs. Kitec is usually identifiable by its orange and blue pipes, but we check everything—hot and cold lines, connections, fittings, and manifolds.
Once we know the full scope, we give you a clear estimate. No surprises, no upselling. You’ll know what the job costs before we start, and in many cases, the final price comes in lower than the original quote.
Then we remove every inch of Kitec from your home. Partial replacements don’t work—you have to take it all out. We replace it with either PEX or copper piping, depending on your home’s layout and your preferences. Both materials are proven, reliable, and built to last 50 to 100 years.
Most Kitec replacement jobs in Camino take one to two days, depending on your home’s size. We work efficiently, keep the disruption minimal, and clean up when we’re done. You’re left with a plumbing system that works the way it should—and won’t flood your house next winter.
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When we replace Kitec pipes in Camino, CA, you’re getting a complete system upgrade. That means removing all Kitec piping—hot water lines, cold water lines, fittings, and manifolds. Anything connected to that system comes out.
We install new PEX or copper piping that meets current California plumbing codes. PEX is flexible, freeze-resistant, and ideal for Camino’s climate. Copper is traditional, durable, and preferred by some insurance companies. We’ll walk you through both options so you can make the right call for your home.
You also get compliance. Insurance companies in El Dorado County are cracking down on homes with Kitec. Some won’t insure you at all. Others charge higher premiums or exclude water damage coverage. A complete Kitec replacement removes that problem and often qualifies you for better rates.
And if you’re selling your home, this work makes a difference. Disclosing Kitec during a sale can kill deals or force you to drop your price. Replacing it beforehand means you’re selling a home that’s move-in ready, not a home with a known defect that scares off buyers and lenders.
Most Kitec replacement projects in Camino run between $5,000 and $15,000, depending on the size of your home and how much piping needs to be replaced. Larger homes with more complex layouts can cost more, sometimes up to $30,000, but that’s less common.
The price includes removing all the old Kitec piping, installing new PEX or copper lines, and making sure everything is up to code. It’s not a small expense, but it’s a fraction of what you’d pay if your Kitec bursts and floods your home. Water damage repairs, mold remediation, and replacing floors and drywall can easily run $20,000 to $50,000 or more.
We give you a transparent estimate upfront. No hidden fees, no surprise charges. And in a lot of cases, our final invoice comes in under the original quote because we don’t pad numbers or drag out the work.
If your home was built or remodeled between 1995 and 2007, check your water heater, under sinks, and in your crawl space or attic. Kitec pipes are usually bright orange (for hot water) and bright blue (for cold water). The fittings are brass and often stamped with “Kitec” or the manufacturer names like IPEX or XPA.
You might also see labels on the pipes themselves. If you’re not sure, we can come out and inspect your system. It only takes a few minutes to confirm, and it’s worth knowing for sure.
Some Camino homes have Kitec hidden behind walls or in areas you can’t easily access. If you’re buying a home built during that window, ask the seller or have a plumber inspect before you close. Kitec is a known defect, and it should be disclosed, but not every seller is upfront about it.
You can, but it won’t solve the problem. Kitec fails because of a chemical process called dezincification that affects the entire system, not just one section. If one part of your Kitec is leaking, the rest of it is deteriorating too—you just can’t see it yet.
Replacing one section buys you a little time, but you’ll be back in the same situation within months or a couple of years. And every time you patch it, you’re spending money on a temporary fix instead of putting that toward a permanent solution.
Most homeowners who try to repair Kitec end up replacing it anyway after the second or third failure. At that point, they’ve spent more on repairs than they would’ve spent on a full replacement. We’ve seen it happen too many times. If you have Kitec, the only real fix is replacing the whole system.
Probably not. Most insurance policies don’t cover the cost of replacing defective plumbing—they only cover damage caused by sudden, unexpected failures. That means if your Kitec bursts and floods your home, they might cover the water damage, but they won’t pay to replace the Kitec itself.
And even that’s not guaranteed. Some insurance companies in California are now excluding Kitec-related claims entirely or refusing to insure homes that have it. If you’re trying to get new coverage and the inspector finds Kitec, you could be denied or forced to replace it before they’ll write a policy.
The class action settlement against Kitec manufacturers ended years ago, so there’s no compensation available anymore. You’re paying out of pocket for the replacement. It’s frustrating, but it’s also why acting sooner rather than later makes sense—before you’re dealing with a flooded house and a claim that might not even get approved.
Most jobs take one to two days, depending on the size of your home and how accessible your plumbing is. A smaller home with easy access to pipes can be done in a day. Larger homes or homes where the plumbing runs through tight crawl spaces or behind finished walls take longer.
We work efficiently and keep disruptions to a minimum. You’ll need to shut off your water during the work, but we coordinate with you so it’s not a major inconvenience. If we need to cut into walls or ceilings to access pipes, we patch and repair those areas as part of the job.
Once the new piping is in, we test everything to make sure there are no leaks and that water pressure is where it should be. Then we clean up, haul away the old Kitec, and you’re done. You’ll have a plumbing system that works right and won’t keep you up at night wondering when it’s going to fail.
Both work well, and the right choice depends on your home and your priorities. PEX is flexible, easier to install in tight spaces, and resistant to freezing—important in Camino, where winter temperatures can drop hard. It’s also typically less expensive than copper and installs faster, which can lower your overall cost.
Copper is the traditional choice. It’s durable, lasts 50 to 100 years, and some insurance companies prefer it. If you’re concerned about resale value or want the peace of mind that comes with a time-tested material, copper is a solid option.
We’ll walk you through both during your estimate. There’s no wrong answer here—it’s about what makes sense for your home, your budget, and how long you plan to stay in the house. Either way, you’re upgrading to a system that’s light-years better than Kitec.
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