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If your Antelope home was built between 1995 and 2007, there’s a real chance Kitec is running through your walls. That’s not a scare tactic. It’s just the timeline when this recalled plumbing system was installed across Sacramento County.
Kitec doesn’t give you a warning before it fails. The brass fittings corrode from the inside. The pipes become brittle. Then one day, usually on a hot water line, the whole thing bursts and you’re dealing with flooding, drywall damage, and an insurance claim you didn’t plan for.
A Kitec repipe in Antelope, CA means you’re done worrying about that scenario. You get modern copper or PEX piping that lasts 75 years or more. Your home becomes easier to insure and easier to sell. And you stop wondering if today’s the day something breaks.
We’ve served El Dorado County and the greater Sacramento area since 2001. We’ve repiped homes in Antelope, Roseville, Folsom, Elk Grove, and every surrounding community where Kitec was installed during the housing boom.
We know these homes. We know the layouts, the crawl spaces, the attic access points. That matters when you’re pulling old pipe and running new lines without tearing apart more than necessary.
You’ll get an exact cost before we touch anything. No hourly rates that spiral. No surprise charges when the job’s done. Just a clear number based on your home’s size and layout, so you can make the call without guessing.
First, we walk your property and map out where the Kitec runs. We check your water heater, your fixtures, your manifold setup. Then we give you a written estimate that covers everything: labor, materials, wall access, patching, cleanup.
Once you approve, we shut off your water and start pulling the old Kitec. Most residential Kitec repiping in Antelope takes two to four days depending on square footage and how the original system was routed. We run new copper or PEX through the same pathways when possible to minimize wall cuts.
After the new lines are in, we pressure test the entire system. Then we patch drywall, texture, and paint to match. You’re not left with open walls or a mess to deal with. When we’re done, your water’s back on and your plumbing is built to last decades.
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A complete Kitec repiping service in Antelope, CA means we replace every inch of recalled pipe in your home. That includes hot and cold lines, the manifold system, and all brass fittings that connect to your fixtures.
Antelope homes in the North Highlands area and around Antelope Crossings were hit hard with Kitec installations during the early 2000s. Many homeowners here are now facing the same issue: insurance companies asking questions, appraisers flagging the system, or worse, an actual leak that’s already caused damage.
We also handle the finish work. Drywall repair, texture matching, paint. You’re not calling three different contractors to close up the job. And if you’re selling soon or refinancing, we provide documentation that shows the work was done to code, which helps with inspections and lender requirements.
Most Kitec repipe projects in Antelope run between $8,000 and $18,000 depending on your home’s size and how the system was originally installed. A 1,500 square foot single-story home with straightforward attic and crawl space access will cost less than a two-story with complex routing.
We give you an exact price after walking the property. That number includes removing all the old Kitec, installing new copper or PEX, pressure testing, drywall repair, texture, and paint. No hourly guessing. No change orders unless you ask us to add something.
Some companies charge less upfront but don’t include finish work, so you’re stuck finding a drywall guy and a painter. We handle it all, and the final cost is usually less than what we originally estimated because we don’t pad the numbers.
Plan on two to four days for a full residential Kitec repipe in Antelope, CA. Single-story homes with open access usually take two to three days. Two-story homes or properties with limited crawl space access can push closer to four.
Your water will be off during active work hours, but we can usually get it back on at night so you’re not without showers or toilets for days straight. We’ll talk through the schedule before we start so you know what to expect.
The timeline also depends on how much drywall we need to open. If your Kitec runs through walls with no attic or crawl space access, we’ll need to cut more openings. That adds time for patching and paint. But we move fast and we don’t stretch jobs to fill the week.
You can, but it’s not a smart long-term move. Kitec fails because of a manufacturing defect in the brass fittings and the pipe material itself. Fixing one leak doesn’t stop the next one from happening six months later.
A lot of homeowners try the repair route first. Then they’re calling us back after the second or third leak, and by that point they’ve spent a few thousand on emergency fixes that didn’t solve the root problem. The total cost of those repairs often exceeds what a full Kitec repipe would’ve cost upfront.
Insurance companies and mortgage lenders also know this. They’re not interested in homes with patched Kitec systems. They want it gone. If you’re planning to sell or refinance in the next few years, a full repipe is the only option that makes financial sense.
Probably not. Most homeowner’s insurance policies in California don’t cover the cost of replacing defective plumbing systems. They’ll cover the water damage if a pipe bursts, but they won’t pay to rip out the Kitec before it fails.
The class action settlement that was supposed to help homeowners ended in January 2020. If you didn’t file a claim before that deadline, you’re paying out of pocket. That’s frustrating, but it’s the reality for most people dealing with this now.
Some homeowners have had luck negotiating with their insurance company if the Kitec has already caused damage. In that case, the carrier might cover part of the repipe as part of the repair. But don’t count on it. Budget for the full cost and treat anything the insurance covers as a bonus.
Check your water heater and under your sinks. Kitec pipes are usually orange or blue, though some are gray. The fittings are brass and often stamped with “Kitec” or “KTC.” If you see that, you’ve got it.
Homes built in Antelope between 1995 and 2007 are the most likely candidates, especially in neighborhoods like Antelope Crossing, Sundance Lake, and areas near Elverta Road. Kitec was popular with builders during that stretch because it was cheap and fast to install.
If you’re not sure, call us. We’ll come out, check your system, and tell you exactly what you’re dealing with. No charge for that. If it’s Kitec, we’ll give you a written estimate for replacement. If it’s not, you’ve got peace of mind and you’re done worrying about it.
We typically use copper or PEX depending on your home’s layout and your budget. Copper is the traditional choice and it lasts forever. PEX is flexible, faster to install, and costs a bit less. Both are approved by California building codes and both will outlast you.
If your home has tight spaces or complex routing, PEX makes more sense because we can snake it through walls without opening as much drywall. If you want the most durable option and cost isn’t the main concern, copper is the way to go.
We’ll walk you through both options during the estimate. There’s no wrong answer here. Either material is a massive upgrade over Kitec, and both come with warranties that actually mean something. You’re making a one-time investment that removes the problem for good.
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