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You’re not dealing with a small leak anymore. You’ve got a plumbing system that insurance companies won’t cover and buyers won’t touch. Kitec repiping in Latrobe means ripping out every foot of that recalled piping and replacing it with materials that won’t fail in five years.
When we finish a Kitec repipe in Latrobe, CA, your water pressure comes back. Your insurance company stops sending warning letters. Your home value stops dropping every time a neighbor’s Kitec bursts and word spreads through El Dorado County.
The work isn’t fun, but the outcome is. You get a plumbing system that works the way it should have from day one. No more wondering when the next fitting will crack. No more explaining to buyers why your 2003 build has a plumbing problem that could cost them $50,000 in water damage.
We’ve spent 24 years working on homes throughout El Dorado County. We’ve seen what happens when Kitec fails—and we’ve repiped enough Latrobe homes to know exactly what your walls hide.
Your home is worth over $680,000 if you’re anywhere near the Latrobe median. That’s not an asset you gamble with. We show up when we say we will, we tell you the cost before we start, and we don’t leave until the system works.
Most of our Kitec repiping work in Latrobe comes from referrals. That’s because homeowners here know what matters: speed, transparency, and a crew that doesn’t treat your house like a construction zone.
First, we inspect your home to map out where the Kitec runs. Most Latrobe homes built between 1995 and 2007 have it behind walls, in ceilings, or under slabs. We figure out the full scope before we give you a price—no surprises halfway through the job.
Once you approve the estimate, we pull permits and schedule the work. Depending on your home’s size, a full Kitec repipe in Latrobe, CA takes anywhere from two to five days. We shut off water to specific zones so you’re not completely without service the entire time.
We remove the old Kitec and install copper or PEX—your choice, though we’ll tell you which makes more sense for your setup. Then we pressure test everything, patch walls, and handle finish work so you’re not calling a painter and a drywall guy after we leave. You’re left with a system that passes inspection and actually holds pressure.
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A complete Kitec repipe means we’re pulling out every inch of recalled pipe—hot and cold lines, supply runs, everything. You’re not patching one section and hoping the rest holds. That’s not a solution when the failure rate is headed toward 100%.
In Latrobe, most homes we work on are single-family properties with two to four bathrooms. The cost typically runs between $8,000 and $18,000 depending on square footage, accessibility, and how much Kitec is buried in your walls. We offer in-house financing if you need to spread payments out.
We handle permits, inspections, wall access, pipe installation, pressure testing, and finish work. That includes patching drywall and repainting affected areas so you’re not staring at holes in your hallway for the next six months. If we find other issues—like a failing water heater or corroded shut-off valves—we’ll flag them, but we don’t upsell you on work that can wait.
El Dorado County has specific codes for repiping, and we follow them. You’ll get a system that passes inspection the first time, which matters if you’re planning to sell or refinance in the next few years.
Most Latrobe homeowners pay between $8,000 and $18,000 for a complete Kitec repipe, depending on the size of the home and how accessible the pipes are. A 1,500-square-foot house with two bathrooms usually falls on the lower end. A 3,000-square-foot home with four bathrooms and Kitec running through a second story costs more.
The price includes removing all the old Kitec, installing new copper or PEX, pulling permits, pressure testing, patching walls, and repainting. If your Kitec is buried in a slab or hidden behind tile, that adds to the cost because access is harder.
We give you an upfront estimate after inspecting your home. No hidden fees, no surprise charges halfway through. We also offer financing if you’d rather spread payments out instead of writing one big check.
A full Kitec repiping job in Latrobe typically takes two to five days, depending on your home’s size and layout. A smaller house with easy wall access goes faster. A larger home with multiple stories or limited crawl space access takes longer.
We don’t leave you without water the entire time. We work in zones so you still have service to part of the house while we’re replacing pipes in another area. Most homeowners can stay in the home during the work, though it’s loud and dusty at times.
Once the new pipes are in, we pressure test everything to make sure there are no leaks, then patch and paint the walls we opened. The goal is to hand you a finished job, not a half-done project that you have to manage with three other contractors.
Most insurance policies won’t pay to replace Kitec pipes unless they’ve already failed and caused damage. Even then, they’ll cover the water damage—not the cost of repiping your entire house. Some insurers in California have started refusing to renew policies on homes with Kitec still installed, or they’ve raised deductibles to the point where coverage isn’t worth much.
If your Kitec hasn’t burst yet, you’re paying for the repipe out of pocket. That’s frustrating, but it’s cheaper than dealing with a flooded house and a claim that gets denied because the insurance company warned you about the pipes six months ago.
There was a class-action settlement years ago, but the payout was small and the deadline to file has passed. At this point, the cost of replacing Kitec falls on you. We offer financing to help spread that cost out if you need it.
Both copper and PEX work fine for a Kitec replacement in Latrobe, CA. Copper costs more upfront but lasts decades and most buyers recognize it as a quality material. PEX is faster to install, costs less, and handles temperature changes better, which matters in El Dorado County where summer heat can stress pipes.
If you’re planning to sell your home in the next few years, copper might give you a slight edge with buyers who are wary of plastic piping. If you’re staying long-term and want to save money without sacrificing quality, PEX is a solid choice.
We’ll walk you through both options after we inspect your home. Some layouts make more sense for one material over the other, and we’ll tell you why before you decide.
If your Kitec bursts, shut off your main water valve immediately. It’s usually near your water heater or where the line enters your house. Then call us—we offer 24/7 emergency service for situations like this.
Kitec doesn’t leak slowly. When it fails, the fittings blow apart and flood your home fast. You’re looking at water damage to floors, walls, furniture, and anything else in the path. The longer water runs, the worse it gets.
We’ll get someone to your Latrobe property as quickly as possible to stop the water and assess the damage. At that point, you’re not just paying for a repipe—you’re also paying for water remediation, mold prevention, and repairs to everything the water destroyed. That’s why we push homeowners to replace Kitec before it fails. The repipe costs the same either way, but you avoid the nightmare of a flooded house.
Kitec pipes are usually orange or blue, though sometimes they’re black or gray. The fittings are brass and often stamped with “Kitec” or “KTC.” You’ll find them near your water heater, under sinks, or in your crawl space if you have access.
Most homes in Latrobe built between 1995 and 2007 are at risk, especially if they were part of a larger development. Kitec was popular with builders during that time because it was cheap and easy to install. If you’re not sure, check your home inspection report from when you bought the place—it might mention the piping material.
If you still can’t tell, call us. We’ll come out, inspect your plumbing system, and let you know what you’re dealing with. There’s no charge for that initial assessment, and if you don’t have Kitec, we’ll tell you that too.
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