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If your Carmichael home was built between 1995 and 2007, there’s a real chance you’re living with Kitec plumbing. Those bright orange and blue pipes seemed fine when they went in, but the fittings are corroding from the inside out. When they fail, they don’t just leak—they burst completely, flooding rooms in minutes.
You’re not waiting for a small drip under the sink. You’re waiting for structural damage, ruined floors, destroyed belongings, and an insurance claim that might not even get approved. Some carriers won’t cover Kitec-related damage anymore because the failure rate is that predictable.
A Kitec repipe in Carmichael, CA means you stop waiting for disaster. New PEX or copper lines go in fast—most residential jobs wrap up in just a few days. You stay in your home the whole time. When it’s done, you’ve got a system that’ll last decades, not months. Your insurance company stops asking questions. Your home value stops taking a hit. And you stop wondering if today’s the day everything floods.
We’ve been handling residential and commercial Kitec repiping in Carmichael and throughout Sacramento County for years. We’re licensed, insured, and we’ve seen what happens when Kitec systems fail—so we know exactly why you’re calling.
Carmichael’s housing stock includes plenty of homes from that 1995-2007 window when Kitec was everywhere. We work in these neighborhoods regularly. We understand the layouts, the crawl spaces, the attic runs, and how to get new lines installed without tearing your house apart.
You’ll get a clear estimate upfront. Most customers tell us the final bill came in lower than they expected. We show up on time, finish the work fast, and leave your home cleaner than we found it. That’s been our standard since we started, and it’s why we’ve built a 4.7-star rating across 93 Google reviews.
First, we walk through your home and map out where the Kitec lines are running. We’re looking at your water heater connections, your main supply lines, and every fixture that’s tied into the system. You’ll get a full breakdown of what needs to be replaced and what it’ll cost—no vague estimates or “we’ll see when we get in there” language.
Once you approve the plan, we schedule the work around your life. Most Kitec repiping projects in Carmichael take two to four days depending on the size of your home and how accessible the lines are. We shut off water only when we need to, and we make sure you’ve got access to bathrooms and sinks whenever possible.
We pull out the old Kitec lines and fittings, then install new PEX or copper piping depending on what makes sense for your home and budget. PEX is faster to install, more flexible, and handles Sacramento’s water conditions well. Copper costs more but some homeowners prefer it. Either way, you’re getting a system that’ll outlast the Kitec by decades. We patch walls, test every connection for leaks, and walk you through the finished work before we leave.
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A complete Kitec repipe in Carmichael, CA includes removal of every compromised line and fitting in your system. That means hot and cold supply lines, connections to your water heater, and all the branch lines running to sinks, toilets, showers, and appliances. We’re not patching over problem areas—we’re replacing the entire system so you’re not dealing with this again in five years.
You’re also paying for the new piping itself, whether that’s PEX or copper, plus all the fittings, valves, and hardware that go with it. We handle any drywall or access holes we need to make, and we patch and texture them when we’re done. Most Carmichael homes don’t need major demolition—we work through existing access points whenever we can.
Sacramento’s moderately hard water means mineral buildup is a real issue over time, but modern PEX systems handle it far better than Kitec ever did. The fittings won’t corrode, the lines won’t crack, and you won’t be dealing with the same oxidation problems that made Kitec such a liability. Copper handles it even better if you want to go that route. Either way, you’re looking at 50 to 75 years of service life with minimal maintenance. That’s the difference between a system that’s failing by design and one that’s built to last.
Check your water heater connections, under sinks, and in your crawl space or attic if you can access them. Kitec pipes are bright blue for cold water and bright orange for hot water—they’re hard to miss once you know what you’re looking for. The fittings are usually brass-colored and might have “Kitec” or “KTC” stamped on them.
If your home was built or repiped between 1995 and 2007, the odds go up significantly. That’s when Kitec was most commonly installed in California. Even if you only see it in one area, assume it’s throughout the house—builders didn’t usually mix systems.
Not sure? Call us. We’ll come out, take a look, and tell you exactly what you’re dealing with. No charge for that initial assessment, and no pressure to commit to anything until you’ve seen the full scope and cost.
Most residential Kitec repiping projects in Carmichael run between $5,000 and $15,000 depending on the size of your home, how many bathrooms you have, and how accessible your plumbing is. Larger homes or properties with multiple stories can push toward $20,000 to $30,000. Commercial properties vary more widely based on square footage and complexity.
PEX repiping tends to cost less than copper because the material is cheaper and faster to install. Copper adds to the price but lasts longer and some buyers prefer it if you’re thinking about resale. Either way, you’re getting a system that won’t fail the way Kitec does.
We give you a fixed price upfront after we’ve assessed your property. No hourly rates, no surprise add-ons. Most of our customers tell us the final bill came in under the original estimate because we don’t pad numbers to cover unknowns—we figure out the scope first, then price it accurately.
Most single-family homes in Carmichael take two to four days for a complete Kitec repipe. Smaller homes or condos might be done in two days. Larger properties with multiple bathrooms, complex layouts, or limited access to plumbing runs can stretch to five or six days.
You can stay in your home the entire time. We’re not gutting the place—we’re working through crawl spaces, attics, and small access points. Water gets shut off only when we’re actively connecting new lines, and we make sure you’ve got working bathrooms and a kitchen sink at the end of each day.
Commercial Kitec repiping takes longer depending on the building size and how much coordination we need with tenants or business operations. We’ll map out a timeline that minimizes disruption and keeps your property functional throughout the project.
Probably not. Most homeowners insurance policies don’t cover the cost of replacing Kitec plumbing because it’s considered a maintenance issue or a known defect, not sudden damage. They’ll cover the water damage if your Kitec fails and floods your house, but they won’t pay to replace the pipes before that happens.
There was a class action settlement back in 2011 that paid out claims to homeowners with Kitec systems, but the filing deadline passed in January 2020. If you didn’t file by then, that money’s gone. Now the cost comes out of your pocket.
Some insurance companies are starting to refuse coverage or raise premiums on homes with Kitec plumbing still installed because the failure rate is so high. If you’re trying to sell, buyers are walking away or demanding price cuts to cover the repipe cost themselves. Replacing it now protects your insurability and your property value.
It’s going to fail. The question isn’t if, it’s when. Kitec fittings corrode from the inside due to a reaction between the brass and the water chemistry. You can’t see it happening until a fitting cracks or a pipe bursts. When that happens, you’re not dealing with a slow leak—you’re dealing with a full structural failure that floods rooms in minutes.
The average cost of water damage from a burst pipe runs into the tens of thousands once you factor in flooring, drywall, furniture, and everything else that gets destroyed. If it happens while you’re away for the weekend or on vacation, multiply that damage. Your insurance might cover some of it, but your premiums will spike and you’ll still need to repipe the whole system anyway to prevent it from happening again.
If you’re trying to sell, buyers are getting smarter about Kitec. Home inspectors flag it immediately. You’ll either need to replace it before listing, drop your price to cover the buyer’s repipe costs, or watch offers fall through when lenders or insurance companies balk. Replacing it now means you control the timing, the contractor, and the cost—instead of scrambling after a disaster or losing a sale.
You could, but it doesn’t solve the problem. The fittings are the most common failure point because of how the brass reacts with the aluminum layer in the Kitec pipes, but the pipes themselves are also prone to cracking and degradation over time. If you replace just the fittings, you’re still sitting on a system that’s aging out and likely to fail somewhere else.
Most contractors won’t warranty partial Kitec replacements because the risk is still too high. You’d be paying for labor and materials now, then paying again in a few years when another section fails. It’s throwing money at a temporary fix instead of actually solving the issue.
A full repipe gives you a system that’s built to last 50 to 75 years with modern materials that don’t have the same defects. You’re done worrying about it. Your home is protected. Your insurance company stops asking questions. And if you sell, buyers won’t demand a price cut or walk away over plumbing concerns. It’s a one-time cost that eliminates the problem completely instead of kicking it down the road.
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