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Your Kitec plumbing isn’t leaking yet. That doesn’t mean it won’t tomorrow. These pipes don’t drip—they burst, flooding entire rooms in minutes and causing thousands in water damage.
The brass fittings corrode from the inside out. Zinc oxidizes when it hits oxygen and moisture, creating blockages that choke your water pressure and weaken the pipe structure. You’ve probably noticed the pressure dropping in your shower or at the kitchen sink. That’s the corrosion building up.
When Kitec fails, it’s not a slow leak you can catch with a bucket. The pipes collapse structurally. Hot water lines especially. You’ll come home to soaked floors, ruined drywall, and an insurance claim that might not even get approved—because many carriers won’t cover homes with Kitec still installed.
Repiping eliminates that risk completely. You get modern materials that won’t corrode, water pressure that actually works, and the peace of mind that comes from knowing your plumbing won’t destroy your home while you’re at work.
We’ve spent over 24 years working in North Sacramento, CA homes—many of them built during the exact window when Kitec was installed. We know the construction styles in Natomas, Elk Grove, Roseville, Folsom, and Rocklin. We know where the pipes run and how to access them without tearing your house apart.
We’re a family-owned company. Licensed, insured, and we keep our overhead low so our pricing stays fair. Our 4.7-star Google rating comes from showing up on time, doing the work right, and charging what we quoted—sometimes less.
You’re not getting a sales pitch. You’re getting a straight answer about whether your home has Kitec, what it’ll take to replace it, and what it costs. If you need it done fast, we’re available 24/7.
We start with an inspection to confirm you have Kitec and map out where the pipes run. Most North Sacramento, CA homes built between 1995 and 2007 have it, but we verify before we quote anything.
Once we know the layout, we give you a fixed-price estimate based on your home’s size and the material you choose—copper or PEX. Copper lasts decades and has natural antimicrobial properties. PEX is flexible, freeze-resistant, and quieter. Both are massive upgrades over Kitec.
The actual repipe takes a few days. You stay in your home the whole time. We work in sections so you still have water access. We cut into walls only where necessary, replace the old Kitec pipe with new lines, pressure test everything, and patch the drywall when we’re done.
After the final inspection, you’ll have a plumbing system that works the way it should—strong pressure, no corrosion, and zero risk of a catastrophic burst. The whole process is faster than most people expect, and the relief is immediate.
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A complete Kitec repipe means we remove every inch of the old plumbing—hot and cold lines—and replace it with copper or PEX. You’re not patching the problem. You’re eliminating it.
In North Sacramento, CA, most single-family homes built during the Kitec era have similar plumbing layouts. We’ve repiped hundreds of them. That experience means we work faster, cleaner, and with fewer surprises. We know how to navigate crawl spaces, attics, and tight wall cavities without unnecessary damage.
You’ll also see an immediate improvement in water pressure. Kitec fittings corrode and restrict flow over time. New pipes restore full pressure to every fixture in your home. Showers, sinks, washing machines—they all work better.
And here’s something most homeowners don’t think about until it’s too late: insurance. Some carriers in California are refusing to cover homes with Kitec, or they’re charging higher premiums. Replacing it now protects your insurability and your home’s resale value. Buyers don’t want to inherit a plumbing system with a known failure rate.
Most Kitec repiping projects in North Sacramento, CA run between $5,000 and $15,000, depending on the size of your home and the material you choose. A smaller home with straightforward access will cost less. A larger home with complex layouts or limited crawl space access will cost more.
We give you a fixed-price estimate after we inspect your home. No hourly rates, no surprise charges. You’ll know exactly what it costs before we start, and we stick to that number unless you ask us to change the scope of work.
The cost might feel steep, but compare it to the alternative. A single pipe burst can cause $10,000 or more in water damage, plus the cost of emergency repairs, mold remediation, and replacing flooring or drywall. Insurance might not cover it if they know you have Kitec. Repiping is the cheaper option when you look at the full picture.
Most residential Kitec repipes take two to four days, depending on the size of your home and how accessible the plumbing is. You’ll stay in your home the entire time. We work in sections so you’re never without water for more than a few hours at a time.
We start early, work efficiently, and clean up at the end of each day. You won’t come home to a disaster zone. The messiest part is cutting into walls to access the old pipes, but we keep that to a minimum and patch everything before we leave.
The timeline can stretch if we run into unexpected issues—like hidden damage from a previous leak or unusual framing that makes access harder. But that’s rare. Most North Sacramento, CA homes from the Kitec era follow similar construction patterns, so we usually know what to expect before we open the first wall.
Both copper and PEX are excellent replacements for Kitec. Copper is the traditional choice—it lasts 50+ years, doesn’t leach chemicals, and has natural antimicrobial properties that resist bacteria growth. It’s also more rigid, which some homeowners prefer.
PEX is flexible, which makes it easier to install in tight spaces and reduces the number of joints (fewer potential leak points). It’s also quieter than copper because it doesn’t transmit vibration the same way. PEX can last up to 75 years and handles freezing temperatures better, though that’s less of a concern in North Sacramento, CA.
Cost-wise, PEX is usually a bit cheaper because it’s faster to install. But the difference isn’t huge. The better question is what fits your home’s layout and your long-term plans. If you’re planning to stay in the house for decades, copper might feel like the more permanent choice. If you want a fast, reliable install with minimal wall cutting, PEX makes sense. We’ll walk you through both options during the estimate.
Probably not. Most homeowners insurance policies don’t cover the cost of replacing Kitec plumbing because it’s considered a maintenance issue, not sudden damage. Insurance is designed to cover unexpected events—like a burst pipe—not the cost of fixing a known defect before it fails.
Here’s the bigger problem: some insurance companies in California are refusing to insure homes with Kitec still installed, or they’re charging higher premiums because of the risk. If you file a claim for water damage and the adjuster finds out you had Kitec, they might deny the claim entirely.
The class action settlement that helped some homeowners pay for replacement ended in January 2020. The deadline to file a claim has passed. That means the cost of repiping is coming out of your pocket now. It’s not fun to hear, but it’s better to replace the plumbing on your terms than to deal with a flooded home and an insurance company that won’t pay for the damage.
The most common sign is dropping water pressure. If your shower doesn’t have the same pressure it used to, or your kitchen sink takes forever to fill a pot, that’s the zinc fittings corroding and restricting flow. It gets worse over time as more oxidation builds up inside the pipes.
You might also notice discolored water—usually a yellow or brownish tint. That’s corrosion breaking loose and flowing through your lines. It’s not just ugly; it’s a sign that the fittings are deteriorating and the structural integrity of the pipe is compromised.
Some homeowners see small leaks at the joints where the brass fittings connect to the pipe. Those leaks don’t stay small. Kitec doesn’t fail gradually—it bursts. If you’re seeing any of these signs, don’t wait. The longer you leave it, the higher the chance you’ll come home to a flooded house. Repiping now is cheaper and less stressful than dealing with emergency water damage later.
Technically, yes. Realistically, no. The problem with Kitec isn’t just the brass fittings—it’s the entire system. The fittings corrode first because of the zinc dezincification issue, but the pipe itself degrades over time too. Replacing just the fittings is like putting a bandaid on a broken bone.
You’d also have to replace every single fitting in your home, which means opening walls, cutting into ceilings, and doing almost as much work as a full repipe. And even after all that, you’re still left with old Kitec pipe that’s going to fail eventually. You’re paying for labor twice and buying yourself a few extra years at best.
A full repipe costs more upfront, but it solves the problem permanently. You get new pipes, new fittings, better water pressure, and the peace of mind that comes from knowing your plumbing won’t flood your home. Most homeowners who try the patchwork approach end up repiping later anyway—after they’ve already spent money on temporary fixes. Do it once, do it right.
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