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If your home was built between 1995 and 2007, there’s a real chance you have Kitec plumbing. The brass fittings corrode, the pipes degrade, and the system doesn’t leak—it bursts. That’s not a scare tactic, it’s what happens when these systems fail.
You’re not overreacting by looking into this now. You’re being smart. Kitec repiping in College/Glen, CA means replacing the entire system with copper or PEX—materials that last 50 to 100 years without the failure rate Kitec carries.
Once it’s done, you’re not dealing with emergency calls, water damage claims, or insurance companies that won’t cover homes with Kitec still installed. You get consistent water pressure, clean water, and the kind of peace of mind that comes from knowing your plumbing won’t turn your week upside down.
This isn’t about selling you something you don’t need. It’s about replacing something that’s already on borrowed time.
We’ve been handling residential and commercial Kitec repiping services in College/Glen, CA for over 24 years. We’re licensed, insured, and we show up when we say we will.
College/Glen has a lot of homes built in the timeframe when Kitec was installed. We’ve worked in this area long enough to know which neighborhoods are most affected and what homeowners are dealing with when they start seeing signs of failure.
We don’t oversell. We don’t disappear after the estimate. And we don’t leave you guessing about cost—our pricing is upfront, and in many cases, the final bill comes in lower than the original quote. That’s not a marketing line, it’s something customers mention in reviews because it’s rare enough to stand out.
First, we come out and assess your system. We’re looking at how much Kitec you have, where it’s located, and what replacement material makes the most sense for your home—usually copper or PEX. You get a written estimate before any work starts.
Once you’re ready to move forward, we pull the necessary permits and schedule the work. Most residential Kitec repipe projects in College/Glen, CA take two to five days depending on the size of your home. You can stay in the house during the work—we’re not tearing everything apart at once.
We remove the old Kitec, install the new piping, pressure test the system, and handle drywall patching where we had to access the walls. After inspection and final approval, you’re done. No more Kitec, no more waiting for something to go wrong, and no more insurance headaches.
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A full Kitec repipe means we’re replacing all the Kitec in your home—not patching a section here and there. That includes hot and cold water lines, the supply lines to fixtures, and any fittings that are part of the system.
In College/Glen, CA, most homes we work on are single-family residences built in the late ’90s or early 2000s. The typical repipe involves replacing Kitec with either copper (which lasts 50+ years and comes with strong warranties) or PEX (which is flexible, faster to install, and has a 75-year lifespan). Both are reliable. Both eliminate the failure risk you’re carrying right now.
We handle permits, inspections, and any drywall or paint touch-ups needed after the install. The goal is to get you back to normal as quickly as possible, with a system that won’t put you at risk of sudden flooding or insurance complications. Many homeowners in the area are also dealing with the reality that Kitec affects resale value—buyers see it and either walk away or negotiate the cost of replacement into the offer. Getting it done now protects your investment.
Kitec pipes are usually bright orange for hot water lines and bright blue for cold water lines. Check your water heater, under sinks, or in your basement or crawl space if you have one. The pipes are often stamped with “Kitec,” “KTC,” or “IPEX.”
If your home was built or renovated between 1995 and 2007, that’s the window when Kitec was commonly installed. A lot of homes in College/Glen fall into that range. If you’re not sure, we can come out and confirm it during a free estimate. It takes a few minutes and gives you a clear answer.
For most single-family homes in College/Glen, CA, a full Kitec repipe typically runs between $6,000 and $15,000. Smaller single-story homes are usually on the lower end. Larger two-story homes with more fixtures and square footage cost more.
The price depends on how much Kitec you have, what replacement material you choose, and how accessible your plumbing is. Copper costs more than PEX but lasts longer. PEX installs faster and costs less upfront. We give you a written estimate before any work starts, so there’s no guessing. Some homeowners also check with their insurance to see if any of the replacement cost is covered—it’s worth asking.
Some insurance policies will cover part of the replacement cost, especially if you’ve already had a Kitec-related leak or failure. Others won’t cover it at all because they consider it a known defect. A few insurance companies in California have started charging higher premiums or refusing coverage entirely for homes with Kitec still installed.
Your best move is to contact your insurance company directly and ask. Bring up the fact that Kitec has a documented failure rate and that you’re looking into proactive replacement. Even if they don’t cover the repipe itself, getting it done can lower your premiums or make it easier to get coverage in the future. We can provide documentation and estimates if your insurer needs them.
Most residential Kitec repipe projects in College/Glen, CA take between two and five working days. Smaller homes with straightforward layouts are usually closer to two or three days. Larger homes with more complex plumbing or multiple stories take longer.
You can stay in your home during the work. We’re not shutting off water for days at a time—we work in sections and restore service at the end of each day when possible. There will be some noise and access needed to walls and ceilings, but it’s not a full renovation. Once the new pipes are in, we pressure test everything, handle inspections, and patch any drywall we had to open up.
Both copper and PEX are solid replacements for Kitec plumbing in College/Glen, CA. Copper lasts longer—up to 100 years in many cases—and comes with strong warranties. It’s more expensive upfront and takes longer to install because it requires soldering and more labor.
PEX is flexible, faster to install, and costs less. It has a 75-year lifespan and works well in tight spaces or homes where accessing every wall would be a hassle. It’s also less prone to freezing, though that’s not a huge concern in this area. We’ll walk you through both options during the estimate and help you decide based on your home’s layout, your budget, and how long you plan to stay in the house.
If you don’t replace it, you’re waiting for it to fail. Kitec doesn’t have a low failure rate—it has a universal defect. The brass fittings corrode from the inside, the pipes degrade, and when they go, they burst. That means flooding, not a slow drip you can catch with a bucket.
Water damage from a burst pipe can run into the thousands or tens of thousands of dollars depending on what gets soaked—floors, drywall, furniture, electrical systems. Insurance companies know this, which is why some won’t cover homes with Kitec or charge higher premiums. If you’re planning to sell, buyers will either ask for a price reduction or walk away entirely when they find out Kitec is still in the house. Replacing it now costs less than dealing with an emergency later.
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