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If your Lotus home was built or renovated between 1995 and 2007, there’s a real chance you have Kitec plumbing. Those distinctive blue and orange pipes seemed like a cost-effective alternative to copper back then. Now they’re a liability that keeps you up at night.
Kitec systems fail without warning. The brass fittings corrode from the inside out, and the pipes themselves break down when exposed to normal water temperatures and pressure. You’re not being paranoid if you’re worried about coming home to a flooded house.
A complete Kitec repipe in Lotus, CA eliminates that risk entirely. You get modern PEX or copper piping that actually lasts, your insurance company stops penalizing you, and you can sell your home without that conversation killing the deal. Most importantly, you stop wondering if today’s the day your plumbing decides to give out.
We’ve been handling residential and commercial Kitec repiping in Lotus and throughout El Dorado County for over a decade. We’re not new to this, and we’re not learning on your property.
We’re a family-owned business, fully licensed and insured. Our team shows up when we say we will, gives you a clear price before we start, and finishes the job without surprise charges. Our 4.7 rating across 93 Google reviews reflects what actually matters: we do the work right, we respect your time, and we don’t inflate the bill.
Lotus homeowners deal with unique challenges in this area, from older housing stock to specific insurance requirements in El Dorado County. We understand what you’re up against because we’ve been serving this community long enough to know what works.
First, we inspect your entire plumbing system to confirm you have Kitec and map out exactly what needs replacing. This isn’t guesswork. We identify every section of Kitec piping, from the main lines to the individual fixtures.
Then we give you an upfront cost estimate. No vague ranges or “it depends” pricing. You’ll know what the full replacement costs before we touch a single pipe.
During the actual repipe, we remove all the Kitec piping and fittings from your home. We don’t patch or repair sections because that’s not a real solution. The entire system gets replaced with either PEX or copper piping, depending on what makes sense for your home and budget.
We handle the wall access, the installation, the pressure testing, and the cleanup. Most residential Kitec repiping projects in Lotus take between three to five days, depending on your home’s size and layout. You’ll have water access during most of the process, though there will be planned shutoffs we coordinate with you ahead of time.
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A complete Kitec repipe means removing every inch of Kitec from your property. We replace your main water lines, branch lines to each fixture, and all the brass fittings that connect them. You’re not keeping any part of the old system.
You get new shut-off valves, proper pipe supports, and connections that meet current California plumbing code. We install either cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) or copper piping. PEX costs less and installs faster. Copper costs more but some Lotus homeowners prefer it for resale value or personal preference.
El Dorado County has specific requirements for plumbing work, and insurance companies in this area have gotten increasingly strict about Kitec systems. We handle the permit process and make sure everything passes inspection. You’ll get documentation that proves your Kitec is gone, which matters when you’re dealing with insurance renewals or selling your home.
The work includes patching the walls we access, though you’ll need to handle paint matching. We also pressure test the entire new system before we consider the job complete. If something’s going to leak, we find it before we leave, not after you’ve moved furniture back.
Look in your basement, crawl space, or wherever your water heater sits. Kitec pipes are marked with blue for cold water lines and orange for hot water lines. The pipes themselves will have “Kitec” or “KTC” stamped on them, along with other markings.
Check near your water heater, under sinks, and in any exposed plumbing areas. The brass fittings that connect Kitec pipes have a distinctive yellowish color. If you’re still not sure, we can inspect your system and tell you definitively whether you have Kitec.
Most Lotus homes with Kitec were built or renovated between 1995 and 2007. That’s when builders and contractors were installing it as a cheaper alternative to copper. If your home falls in that timeframe, it’s worth checking.
For most single-family homes in Lotus, a complete Kitec repipe runs between $5,000 and $15,000. Larger homes or properties with complex layouts cost more. The price depends on your home’s square footage, how many bathrooms you have, and whether we’re installing PEX or copper.
PEX repiping costs less because the material is cheaper and installation goes faster. Copper costs more but lasts longer and some homeowners prefer it. We’ll give you pricing for both options so you can decide what makes sense for your situation.
That price includes removing all the Kitec, installing the new system, handling permits, passing inspection, and patching the walls we access. We don’t charge extra for things you should expect as part of the job. The estimate we give you is the price you pay unless you change the scope of work.
You can, but you shouldn’t. Repairing one section of Kitec doesn’t fix the underlying problem. The entire system is defective, not just the part that’s leaking right now.
Kitec fails because of how it’s manufactured. The brass fittings corrode from the inside through a process called dezincification. The pipes themselves break down when exposed to normal water temperature and pressure. Every section of Kitec in your home has these same defects, even if it hasn’t failed yet.
Repairing one leak means you’re waiting for the next one. And the next one after that. You’ll spend money on emergency repairs, water damage cleanup, and constantly worrying about when the next failure happens. A complete Kitec repipe in Lotus, CA costs more upfront, but it’s the only permanent solution.
Most residential Kitec repiping jobs in Lotus take three to five days. Smaller homes with one or two bathrooms might take three days. Larger homes with multiple bathrooms and complex layouts can take five days or longer.
We work full days and stay on schedule. You’ll have water access during most of the project, though we’ll need to shut it off at specific times. We coordinate those shutoffs with you ahead of time so you can plan around them.
The timeline includes removing all the old Kitec, installing the new piping system, connecting all your fixtures, pressure testing everything, and patching the walls we accessed. We don’t leave until the job is complete and everything passes inspection. If we run into unexpected issues like corroded valves or damaged framing, that can add time, but we’ll tell you immediately if that happens.
Yes. Many insurance companies in El Dorado County either charge higher premiums for homes with Kitec or refuse to provide coverage entirely. Replacing your Kitec removes that issue.
Once your repipe is complete, you’ll have documentation showing your home no longer has Kitec plumbing. You can provide that to your insurance company to potentially lower your premiums or qualify for coverage you couldn’t get before.
Some insurance companies require proof that Kitec has been removed before they’ll renew your policy. Others will cover you but charge significantly more. Replacing your Kitec eliminates both problems. You’ll want to contact your insurance provider after the work is done to update your policy and get any applicable rate adjustments.
Call us immediately at our 24/7 emergency line. We’ll get someone to your Lotus property as fast as possible to stop the water and assess the damage. Kitec failures can dump hundreds of gallons of water into your home in a short time, so speed matters.
Shut off your main water valve if you can access it safely. That’s usually near your water meter or where the main line enters your house. If you can’t find it or can’t reach it, just get out and call us.
After we stop the immediate crisis, we’ll work with you on permanent replacement. At that point, you’re already dealing with water damage and repair costs. The smart move is replacing the entire Kitec system so you’re not doing this again in six months when another section fails. We can often start the full repipe project right away since we’re already at your property and you’ve already seen what happens when Kitec lets go.
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