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Here’s what you’re actually dealing with: Kitec plumbing has a 100% anticipated failure rate. Not 90%. Not “high risk.” Every system installed between 1995 and 2007 is expected to fail eventually because the defects are universal—built into the fittings and pipes themselves.
When Kitec fails, it doesn’t give you a slow drip you can catch with a bucket. The pipes burst. That means flooding, thousands in water damage, ruined floors, soaked drywall, and an insurance claim you didn’t want to file. And if you’re in Placer County where Colfax sits, you’re also dealing with hard water that accelerates the corrosion and breakdown even faster.
You can’t repair Kitec. The fittings aren’t made anymore, and the sizing doesn’t match standard plumbing parts. Your only real option is full replacement—and the sooner you do it, the less it costs. Waiting until a pipe bursts means you’re paying for the replacement and the damage.
We’ve been serving El Dorado County and surrounding areas since the late ’90s—back when Kitec was still being installed in homes across Colfax, CA. We’ve seen what happens when these systems fail, and we’ve replaced enough of them to know exactly what your home needs.
We’re not the cheapest option, and that’s intentional. You’re not paying for shortcuts. You’re paying for licensed work, transparent pricing, and a team that shows up when we say we will—even at 2 a.m. if your pipe just burst. Our Google rating sits at 4.7 out of 5 because we do what we say we’re going to do, and we don’t surprise you with the bill at the end.
If you’re in Colfax and you’ve got Kitec, you’ve probably already noticed it’s harder to get homeowner’s insurance—or you’re paying more for it. That’s because insurers know what we know: it’s a liability. Replacing it removes that problem.
First, we come out and give you a free estimate. We’ll look at your system, measure the scope of the job, and tell you exactly what it’s going to cost—no surprises later. For most homes, a full Kitec replacement runs between $5,000 and $15,000 depending on size, number of bathrooms, and how accessible your pipes are.
Once you’re ready to move forward, we schedule the work around your life. We’re not tearing into your walls without a plan. We map out the least invasive route, replace your old Kitec with copper or PEX (both reliable, code-compliant materials), and test everything before we close it back up.
The process usually takes a few days depending on your home’s layout. We’ll keep you updated the whole way through, and if something changes, you’ll know before we proceed. When we’re done, your plumbing is solid, your insurance is easier to manage, and you’re not lying awake wondering when a pipe is going to blow.
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When we handle Kitec repair in Colfax, CA, you’re getting a complete system replacement—not a patch job. That includes removing all the old Kitec piping and fittings, installing new copper or PEX lines throughout your home, and making sure everything meets California plumbing codes.
We also handle the mess. That means opening walls or floors where needed, doing the work, and then coordinating with you on any drywall or finish work that needs to happen after. Some customers handle that part themselves. Others want us to manage it. Either way, we’ll walk you through what’s next.
And because we know Kitec failures don’t wait for business hours, we offer 24/7 emergency service. If a pipe bursts at midnight, you’re not waiting until Monday. You call us, we come out, and we stop the damage before it gets worse. That’s especially important in Colfax, where many homes sit on larger properties and a burst pipe can go unnoticed longer than it would in a neighborhood with closer homes.
You’ll also get documentation of the work for your insurance company, which can help you reduce premiums or regain coverage you might’ve lost due to having Kitec in the first place.
If your home was built or renovated between 1995 and 2007, there’s a chance you have it. Kitec pipes are usually marked with “Kitec” or “KTC” on the pipe itself, and they often have blue and orange or blue and red pipes running to your water heater, under sinks, or in your crawl space.
The fittings are brass and tend to look yellowish or gold. If you’re not sure, check near your water heater or where your main water line enters the house—those are common spots. You can also call us and we’ll come take a look for free. It’s worth knowing, because if you have it, your insurance company probably wants to know too.
No, and here’s why: the fittings for Kitec plumbing aren’t manufactured anymore, and the sizing doesn’t match standard plumbing parts. Even if you could find old fittings somewhere, you’d just be putting another failing part into a failing system.
The problem with Kitec isn’t one bad section—it’s the entire system. The defect is in the design and materials, so even if one pipe hasn’t failed yet, it’s on its way. Replacing just a section is like putting a new tire on a car with a cracked frame. It doesn’t solve the real issue, and you’ll be back in the same spot soon enough—probably with more damage.
For a full replacement, you’re typically looking at $5,000 to $15,000. Smaller homes with one or two bathrooms and easy access tend to land on the lower end. Larger homes, multiple bathrooms, or tough-to-reach pipe runs push the cost higher.
That might sound like a lot, but compare it to what happens if the system fails first: water damage cleanup, drywall replacement, flooring, possibly mold remediation, and then the plumbing work on top of it. A burst pipe can easily run you $10,000+ in damage alone before you even fix the plumbing. We give free estimates, so you’ll know exactly what your home will cost before anything starts. And in a lot of cases, the final bill comes in lower than the estimate.
Probably not—but it depends on your policy. Most insurance companies won’t cover the cost of replacing Kitec as a preventive measure because they consider it a maintenance issue, not sudden damage. However, if a pipe bursts and causes damage, they’ll usually cover the water damage itself (though not always the pipe replacement).
The bigger issue is that many insurers in California won’t cover homes with Kitec at all, or they’ll charge you significantly higher premiums because of the liability. Replacing your Kitec system can actually make it easier to get coverage or lower your rates. We can provide documentation of the replacement for your insurer, which helps when you’re shopping for new policies or renegotiating your current one.
Most jobs take between two and five days depending on the size of your home and how accessible the pipes are. If we need to open up walls or floors in multiple areas, that adds time. If your pipes are mostly in a crawl space or basement with clear access, it goes faster.
We’ll give you a timeline during the estimate so you know what to expect. The work itself isn’t something you can live around easily—your water will be shut off during active work hours—but we try to get you back to normal as quickly as possible. If you need us to work around a specific schedule or event, let us know up front and we’ll do our best to accommodate it.
Call us immediately—we offer 24/7 emergency service for exactly this situation. A burst Kitec pipe can dump gallons of water into your home in minutes, so speed matters. We’ll come out, shut off the water, assess the damage, and start working on a temporary fix to stop the flooding.
From there, we’ll talk through your options. In most cases, you’re looking at a full replacement anyway, so we’ll coordinate that work with any water damage cleanup you need to do. The faster you call, the less damage you’ll deal with. If it’s the middle of the night or a weekend, don’t wait—burst pipes don’t care what time it is, and neither do we.
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