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You already know Kitec pipes fail. The question isn’t if, it’s when.
When they go, they don’t leak slowly. They burst open and flood your home in minutes. We’re talking $30,000 to $100,000 in water damage, mold remediation, and reconstruction costs.
Your insurance company knows this too. That’s why many carriers in Granite Bay are limiting coverage on homes with Kitec or requiring replacement before they’ll renew your policy. Some are walking away entirely.
A Kitec repipe in Granite Bay removes that risk completely. You get modern PEX or copper piping that lasts 50 to 100 years, full insurance coverage restored, and the peace of mind that comes from knowing your home won’t flood while you’re at work or on vacation. If you’re planning to sell, it removes the red flag that kills deals and scares off buyers.
We’ve served El Dorado County for over 24 years. We’re licensed, insured, and we’ve repiped hundreds of homes in communities just like yours.
What sets us apart is simple: we show up when we say we will, we tell you the exact cost before we start, and we’re available 24/7 if something goes wrong. No runaround, no surprise charges, no disappearing after the deposit clears.
Granite Bay has one of the highest concentrations of Kitec-era homes in the region. Builders used it heavily during the construction boom from the mid-90s through 2007. We’ve worked in these neighborhoods long enough to know which builders used it, which floor plans are most affected, and how to repipe your home with minimal disruption.
First, we come out and inspect your plumbing system. We confirm whether you have Kitec (the orange and blue pipes are usually visible in your attic, crawl space, or garage). We measure your home, count fixtures, and map out the scope of work.
Then we give you an exact price. Not an estimate. Not a range. The actual number, in writing, before we touch a wrench.
Once you’re ready to move forward, we schedule the work around your life. Most residential Kitec repiping projects in Granite Bay take two to four days depending on the size of your home. You stay in the house the whole time. We work in sections so you still have water to key areas like kitchens and bathrooms.
We remove the old Kitec piping and fittings, install new PEX or copper lines, pressure test everything, and restore your walls. When we’re done, you have a fully warrantied plumbing system and documentation you can show your insurance company or future buyers.
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A complete Kitec repipe means removing every inch of the old system and replacing it with materials that won’t fail. That includes all the brass fittings, which are actually the main problem. The fittings contain too much zinc, and over time that zinc leaches out, weakens the connection, and causes catastrophic bursts.
For most homes in Granite Bay, a full repipe runs between $8,000 and $10,000 for a standard 1,500-square-foot house. Larger homes cost more. Complex layouts, multi-story construction, or homes with finished basements add to the scope.
You’re not just paying for new pipes. You’re paying to protect a home that’s worth $800,000 or more in this market. You’re avoiding the insurance headaches, the resale complications, and the very real risk of waking up to a flooded house. Granite Bay has some of the most valuable real estate in the region, and Kitec is one of the few things that can torpedo your home’s value overnight.
We also handle commercial properties, multi-family units, and investment properties. If you own rental property in Granite Bay with Kitec, your tenants are at risk and so is your liability exposure.
Check your attic, garage, crawl space, or utility room for visible piping. Kitec pipes are bright orange (hot water) and bright blue (cold water). The fittings are brass and often stamped with “Kitec” or “KTC.”
If your home was built or remodeled between 1995 and 2007, there’s a strong chance you have it. That’s when Kitec was most commonly installed in Granite Bay, especially in tract homes and planned developments. Builders loved it because it was cheap and fast to install.
If you’re not sure, call us. We’ll come out, take a look, and tell you what you’ve got. There’s no charge for the inspection, and we’ll give you a straight answer either way.
Probably not. Most insurance policies don’t cover the cost of repiping because it’s considered a maintenance issue, not sudden damage.
What insurance does cover is the damage that happens after a Kitec pipe bursts—but even that’s getting harder. Many carriers are now applying higher deductibles to Kitec-related claims or denying them outright because the risk is well-documented. Some companies in California are giving homeowners deadlines to replace Kitec or they’ll non-renew the policy.
If you’re trying to get new coverage or refinance, underwriters will ask about Kitec during the inspection. If they find it, expect problems. Replacing it before you’re forced to gives you control over timing and cost.
Most single-family homes take two to four days. Smaller condos or townhomes might be done in a day or two. Larger custom homes can take up to a week.
The timeline depends on square footage, how many bathrooms you have, whether you have a slab foundation or crawl space, and how accessible your existing plumbing is. Homes with finished ceilings in the basement or complex multi-story layouts take longer.
You don’t have to move out. We work in phases so you always have running water to at least one bathroom and the kitchen. It’s not convenient, but it’s manageable. Most of our Granite Bay clients go about their normal routines while we’re working.
For a typical 1,500-square-foot home, expect to pay between $8,000 and $10,000. Larger homes, homes with more bathrooms, or homes with difficult access can run $15,000 to $20,000 or more.
That includes labor, materials, permits, pressure testing, and patching the access points we create in your walls or ceilings. We use either PEX or copper depending on your preference and local code. Both are reliable, long-lasting, and insurers accept them without issue.
We give you the final number upfront, in writing, before we start. No surprises, no change orders unless you ask us to add something. What we quote is what you pay.
Technically, yes. Practically, no.
The fittings are the main failure point, but the pipes themselves also degrade over time. Even if you replace the fittings, you’re still left with aging Kitec pipe that’s been sitting in your walls for 20+ years. It’s a short-term fix that doesn’t solve the long-term problem.
More importantly, your insurance company won’t care. If they see Kitec anywhere in your system, they’re going to treat it as a risk. Same goes for buyers if you ever sell. A partial fix doesn’t give you the documentation or peace of mind that a full repipe does.
If you’re going to go through the disruption and expense, do it once and do it right. Rip it all out and start fresh.
Because we’ve been doing this in your area for over two decades, and we don’t play games with pricing or timelines.
You’ll get a licensed, insured contractor who shows up on time and finishes the job as promised. We’re available 24/7 if you have an emergency, and we’ve repiped enough Granite Bay homes to know exactly what we’re walking into before we start.
We’re not the cheapest option, and we won’t pretend to be. You’re paying for experience, transparency, and a crew that won’t disappear halfway through your project. When the job’s done, you’ll have documentation for your insurance company, a warranty on the work, and a plumbing system that’ll outlast your mortgage.
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