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If your home was built between 1995 and 2007, there’s a real chance you have Kitec piping. And if you do, you’re living with a ticking clock.
Kitec doesn’t just leak. It bursts. The brass fittings corrode from the inside out, and when they go, they flood rooms fast. You could be looking at thousands in water damage, ruined floors, soaked drywall, and an insurance claim that might not even get covered because many carriers won’t touch homes with known Kitec systems.
Replacing it now means you don’t have to worry about coming home to a disaster. You get consistent water pressure again. Your home value goes up instead of down. And you’re not throwing money at temporary fixes that don’t solve anything.
This isn’t about selling you something you don’t need. It’s about getting ahead of a problem that only gets worse the longer you wait.
We’ve been serving Pollock Pines and El Dorado County for over 15 years. We know the homes up here, the way seasonal temperature swings affect your plumbing, and what it takes to do a repipe right in mountain conditions.
We’re licensed, insured, and we don’t disappear after the job. Every repipe we do comes with a written workmanship warranty, and we handle the permits, inspections, and cleanup so you’re not left managing the details.
You’ll get an exact price before we start. No surprises, no upsells. Just honest work from a local crew that’s been here long enough to earn the reputation we have.
We start with a full inspection of your plumbing system to map out where the Kitec is and what needs replacing. Then we walk you through the plan, the timeline, and the cost so you know exactly what to expect.
During the repipe, we remove the old Kitec lines and install new copper or PEX piping throughout your home. Most jobs take a few days, and in most cases, you can stay in your home the whole time. We work in sections to keep disruption low and make sure you still have access to water when you need it.
Once the new pipes are in, we pressure test everything, handle the inspections, patch and paint the drywall, and clean up completely. You’re left with a plumbing system that works the way it should, and the peace of mind that comes with it.
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A complete Kitec repipe means removing every section of Kitec pipe and brass fitting in your home and replacing it with materials that won’t fail on you. We typically use copper or PEX depending on your home’s layout, your budget, and what makes the most sense for your situation.
Pollock Pines sits at nearly 4,000 feet, and the temperature swings between summer and winter put extra stress on your plumbing. Kitec wasn’t built to handle that kind of expansion and contraction long-term. Copper and PEX are. They’re more durable, they handle temperature changes better, and they don’t have the same corrosion issues that make Kitec such a liability.
We also take care of everything that comes with the repipe: drywall access and repair, paint matching, permit pulling, final inspections, and full cleanup. You’re not coordinating with three different contractors. It’s all handled under one roof, and it’s all backed by our warranty.
Kitec pipes are usually marked with “Kitec” or “KTC” on the pipe itself, and they’re often orange or blue. The fittings are brass and tend to be bulkier than standard copper fittings.
If your home was built or repiped between 1995 and 2007, it’s worth checking. Look in your crawl space, attic, near the water heater, or under sinks. If you’re not sure, we can come out and do a quick inspection to confirm what you have and what condition it’s in.
Even if you don’t see obvious signs of leaking yet, that doesn’t mean the system is safe. Kitec fails from the inside, so by the time you see a problem, the damage is often already done.
Most full-home Kitec repipes in Pollock Pines run between $5,000 and $15,000 depending on the size of your home, how much piping needs to be replaced, and whether we’re using copper or PEX. Larger homes or homes with more complex layouts can cost more.
We give you an exact price upfront after we inspect your system. No ballpark estimates, no “it depends” pricing. You’ll know what it costs before we touch anything.
And here’s the thing: repiping now is almost always cheaper than dealing with a burst pipe later. Water damage repairs, mold remediation, replacing flooring and drywall, temporary housing while your home dries out—that adds up fast. A repipe is an investment that protects you from all of that.
Most residential Kitec repipes take between three and five days from start to finish. That includes removing the old piping, installing the new system, pressure testing, drywall repair, and cleanup.
The timeline depends on the size of your home and how accessible your plumbing is. If we need to open up more walls or work around a complicated layout, it might take a little longer. But we work efficiently, and we keep you updated every step of the way.
You can usually stay in your home during the repipe. We work in sections so you’re not without water for long stretches, and we coordinate with you to minimize disruption to your daily routine.
Most homeowners insurance policies won’t cover the cost of replacing Kitec piping because it’s considered a maintenance issue, not sudden damage. However, if your Kitec pipes have already caused water damage, your insurance may cover the damage itself—though many carriers are now reluctant to insure homes with Kitec at all.
Some insurance companies are even dropping coverage or refusing to renew policies for homes with known Kitec systems because of the high failure rate. That makes replacing it even more important, not just for your safety but for your ability to stay insured.
If you’re buying or selling a home in Pollock Pines with Kitec, it’s likely going to come up during inspection. Replacing it proactively can make the transaction smoother and protect your home’s value.
Both copper and PEX are solid choices, and which one makes sense for your home depends on a few factors. Copper is extremely durable, handles high temperatures well, and has a long track record. It’s a great option if you want something proven and traditional.
PEX is flexible, easier to install in tight spaces, and typically costs less. It also handles freezing temperatures better than copper, which matters in Pollock Pines where winter temps can drop hard. PEX won’t burst if water freezes inside it—it expands and contracts without breaking.
We’ll walk you through both options during your inspection and help you decide based on your home’s layout, your budget, and what you’re most comfortable with. Either way, you’re getting a system that’s built to last and won’t put you at risk the way Kitec does.
You can, but it’s not a long-term solution. If one section of Kitec is failing, the rest of the system is aging at the same rate. Replacing just the leaking parts means you’re likely going to be dealing with another failure in six months, a year, or two years—and paying for repairs over and over.
Kitec doesn’t fail because of one bad pipe. It fails because the material itself breaks down over time. The brass fittings corrode, the pipe walls weaken, and eventually the whole system becomes unreliable.
A full repipe costs more upfront, but it solves the problem completely. You’re not patching leaks or worrying about the next failure. You’re done, and you can move on knowing your plumbing is solid.
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