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You bought a home in Wilton because you wanted space, privacy, and a solid investment. The median home value here sits around $934,000. That’s not just a house—that’s your family’s security and your financial future.
Kitec plumbing was installed in thousands of California homes between 1995 and 2007, right when many Wilton properties were being built or renovated. The problem? Kitec doesn’t just leak when it fails. It bursts. Hot water lines especially. One minute you’re fine, the next you’re dealing with flooding, ruined floors, damaged walls, and an insurance claim that might not even get approved.
Replacing Kitec plumbing now costs between $5,000 and $15,000 depending on your home’s size and layout. Water damage from a burst pipe? That can run tens of thousands. Some insurance companies won’t even cover homes with Kitec anymore, or they’ll charge you higher premiums and deductibles just for having it.
You don’t have to wait for the worst-case scenario. Professional Kitec replacement in Wilton, CA means pulling out the old system and installing modern PEX or copper piping that actually lasts—75 years or more. No more wondering when your pipes will give out.
We’ve been handling emergency and planned plumbing work in El Dorado County since 2009. License #916322, active since 2000, with zero disciplinary actions. That’s 24+ years of experience and a clean record.
We’re not the biggest plumbing company in the region, and we’re fine with that. What we are is fast, transparent, and reliable. Our Google rating sits at 4.7 out of 5 based on 93 reviews, and customers consistently mention three things: we show up when we say we will, we explain what’s actually wrong, and the final bill often comes in lower than the estimate.
Wilton homeowners deal with unique challenges—larger properties, well systems, older homes mixed with newer builds. We’ve worked in this area long enough to know what you’re dealing with. If you’ve got Kitec, you’re not alone, and you’re not stuck with it.
First, we come out and assess your system. Free estimate, no obligation. We’ll identify where the Kitec piping is, what needs to be replaced, and what your options are—usually PEX or copper. PEX is more affordable, flexible, and freeze-resistant. Copper costs more but lasts just as long and some homeowners prefer it.
Once you approve the estimate, we schedule the work. Most Kitec replacement jobs in Wilton, CA take between three and five days depending on the size of your home and how accessible your plumbing is. We’ll shut off water only when necessary and make sure you have access to water each evening.
We pull out the old Kitec lines—hot and cold—and run the new piping through your walls, attic, or crawl space. Everything gets tested and inspected to meet El Dorado County building codes. You’ll get a system that’s code-compliant, warrantied, and built to last decades.
After the install, we clean up, walk you through what we did, and make sure you’re comfortable with everything. No surprises, no upselling, no pressure. Just a working plumbing system you can trust.
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When we replace Kitec pipes in Wilton, CA, you’re getting a complete system overhaul. That means removing every section of Kitec—not just the parts that look bad. Kitec fails from the inside out due to how the fittings and pipes react with water chemistry, especially hot water. Patching one section won’t solve the problem.
You’ll get modern PEX or copper piping installed throughout your home. PEX is what most homeowners choose now—it’s durable, pH-stable, and has a 75-year lifespan. It also handles temperature swings better than Kitec ever did, which matters in Wilton where summer heat and winter cold can stress your plumbing.
We also handle the permits and inspections. El Dorado County requires permits for repiping work, and we pull those as part of the job. Everything gets inspected and signed off so your home stays compliant and your insurance stays valid.
This isn’t a quick patch job. It’s a full replacement that removes the risk, protects your home value, and gives you a plumbing system that works the way it’s supposed to. Wilton’s housing stock includes a lot of homes built in the 1980s and 1990s—right in the window when Kitec was being installed. If you’re in one of those homes, this work isn’t optional. It’s necessary.
Kitec pipes are usually orange or blue, though sometimes they’re gray. You’ll typically see them in your water heater area, under sinks, or in your attic or crawl space. The fittings are brass and often stamped with “Kitec” or the manufacturer name (IPEX).
If your home was built or renovated between 1995 and 2007, there’s a decent chance Kitec was used. It was popular with builders because it was cheap and easy to install. Many Wilton homes fall into that construction window, especially in neighborhoods that expanded during the late ’90s and early 2000s.
If you’re not sure, we can come out and check. It takes about 15 minutes to identify Kitec piping, and the inspection is free. Even if you’re not ready to replace it yet, at least you’ll know what you’re dealing with.
Most Kitec replacement projects in Wilton, CA run between $5,000 and $15,000. The range depends on your home’s square footage, how many bathrooms you have, and how accessible your plumbing is. A 2,000-square-foot home with standard access will cost less than a 4,000-square-foot home with plumbing buried in finished walls.
We give you a free estimate upfront that breaks down the cost by labor, materials, and permits. No hidden fees. Some customers have told us our final bill came in lower than the original estimate because the job went faster than expected.
Compare that to the cost of water damage—$10,000, $20,000, sometimes more depending on what gets ruined. And that’s assuming your insurance even covers it. Many insurers are starting to exclude Kitec-related damage or requiring higher deductibles. Replacing the system now is cheaper than dealing with a burst pipe later.
Most jobs take three to five days. Smaller homes with easier access can sometimes be done in two days. Larger homes or homes with plumbing running through finished spaces might take a week.
We work during normal business hours and make sure you have water access every night. We’re not going to leave you without working plumbing at the end of the day. If we need to shut off water during the work, we’ll let you know ahead of time so you can plan around it.
The timeline also includes permit approval and inspection scheduling with El Dorado County. We handle all of that, so you don’t have to deal with the county yourself. Once the work is done and inspected, you’re good to go.
Yes—in a good way. Homes with Kitec are harder to sell because buyers either walk away or demand a price reduction to cover the replacement cost. Some buyers’ lenders won’t even approve a loan if the home inspection reveals Kitec plumbing.
Replacing Kitec before you sell removes that obstacle entirely. You can list your home without disclosing a plumbing problem, and buyers won’t have a reason to lowball your asking price. In a market like Wilton where home values average over $900,000, even a small percentage reduction can cost you tens of thousands.
If you’re not selling anytime soon, replacing Kitec still protects your investment. Your home is likely your largest asset. Letting a known defect sit there waiting to fail doesn’t make financial sense, especially when the fix is straightforward and the consequences of waiting are severe.
Call us immediately at our 24/7 emergency line. We’ll get someone out to your Wilton home as fast as possible to shut off the water, assess the damage, and stop the flooding. Speed matters—every minute counts when water is pouring into your home.
Once the immediate crisis is handled, we’ll work with you on temporary repairs and then move into full Kitec replacement. At that point, you’re not just dealing with the cost of new plumbing—you’re also paying for water damage restoration, which can include drywall replacement, flooring repair, mold remediation, and more.
That’s why we push homeowners to replace Kitec before it fails. It’s not scare tactics. It’s math. The class action lawsuit against Kitec manufacturers ended years ago, and the deadline to file claims has passed. You’re on your own now, which means the cost of failure is 100% yours. Replacing the system proactively is the only way to avoid that scenario.
We’ve been doing this since 2009 in El Dorado County, and we’ve handled plenty of Kitec replacements. We know what we’re looking at, how to price it fairly, and how to get the work done without dragging it out or running up the bill.
You’ll get a licensed, insured crew with a clean record and a solid reputation. We’re not the cheapest option in the area, but we’re also not overpriced. What you’re paying for is experience, transparency, and reliability. We show up on time, we do the work right, and we don’t leave a mess.
Our customers mention the same things over and over: fast response, clear communication, fair pricing. That’s not marketing talk—that’s what actually happens when you call us. If you’ve got Kitec in your Wilton home, we’ll come out, give you a free estimate, and let you decide what makes sense. No pressure, no runaround. Just straight answers and solid work.
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