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If your College/Glen home was built between 1995 and 2007, there’s a real chance you have Kitec plumbing. And if you do, you’re living with a 100% failure rate system that’s already on borrowed time.
The fittings corrode. The pipes degrade. Water flow drops to a trickle, or worse—you wake up to a burst pipe and thousands in water damage. Insurance companies know about Kitec, and many won’t cover claims tied to a known defective material. Some won’t even insure your home once they find out it’s there.
Complete Kitec replacement isn’t just about avoiding a mess. It’s about protecting your home’s value, your insurance coverage, and your ability to sell when the time comes. Buyers won’t touch a house with Kitec unless you’ve already handled it. And if you’re trying to refinance or get coverage? Same story.
We replace the entire system—pipes, fittings, connections—with copper or PEX that actually lasts. You’re not patching a problem. You’re eliminating it.
We’ve been serving College/Glen and the greater Sacramento area with honest plumbing work and fast response times. We’re licensed, insured, and certified to handle Kitec systems specifically—which matters when you’re dealing with a recalled product that most plumbers just patch and hope for the best.
We’ve seen what happens when Kitec fails in Sacramento homes. The sudden floods, the insurance headaches, the buyers who walk away during escrow. That’s why we don’t do temporary fixes. We do full replacements with materials that won’t put you back in the same spot five years from now.
Our team shows up on time, explains what’s happening in plain terms, and gives you a transparent quote before any work starts. No diagnostic fees. No upselling. Just clear communication and work that actually solves the problem.
First, we inspect your entire plumbing system to confirm you have Kitec and map out where it’s installed. Most homes have it running to water heaters, radiators, and throughout the main water lines. We document everything so you have records for insurance or future buyers.
Next, we give you a full breakdown of the replacement cost—labor, materials, timeline. No surprises, no add-ons later. Most College/Glen homes take two to three days for a complete replacement, depending on size and layout.
During the work, we remove all Kitec piping and fittings, then install new copper or PEX lines that meet current code. We test everything for leaks and pressure before we’re done. You get documentation of the work, photos, and a system that’s built to last decades, not years.
If you’re dealing with an active leak, we’re available 24/7. We’ll stop the immediate damage, assess what needs replacing, and get you a plan fast. When Kitec fails, it doesn’t wait for business hours—and neither do we.
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Kitec was installed in an estimated 300,000 homes across North America between 1995 and 2007. It was recalled in 2005 after reports of premature failure started piling up. The brass fittings dezincify—meaning the zinc leaches out and the fitting becomes brittle and weak. The pipes themselves degrade under normal water pressure and temperature.
In College/Glen, where many homes were built during that exact window, Kitec is more common than most homeowners realize. Sacramento, Placer, and El Dorado counties have seen a particularly high rate of Kitec failures. If your home was built in the late ’90s or early 2000s, it’s worth checking.
The class action settlement ended in January 2020, so there’s no compensation available anymore. You’re on your own to fix it. And because the fittings are no longer manufactured, repairs are basically impossible. You can’t just swap out a section and call it good. The whole system has to go.
When you replace Kitec in College/Glen, you’re also protecting your home’s resale value. California law requires sellers to disclose material defects, and Kitec qualifies. Buyers either walk away or demand a price reduction that far exceeds what replacement would’ve cost. Getting ahead of it means you control the timeline and the cost.
Check your water heater connections, under sinks, and near your main water line. Kitec pipes are usually orange or blue, though some are gray. The fittings are brass and often stamped with “Kitec” or “KTC.”
If your home was built or renovated between 1995 and 2007, there’s a higher chance it’s there. College/Glen saw a lot of construction during that period, especially in neighborhoods near the American River and east toward Folsom.
If you’re not sure, we can inspect your system and confirm. It’s a quick check, and it’s worth knowing before you’re dealing with a burst pipe or trying to close a home sale.
It depends on your policy and your insurer. Some companies will deny claims related to Kitec because it’s a known defective material. They argue that you should’ve replaced it before it failed, especially if you knew it was there.
Other insurers will cover the water damage but not the cost of replacing the Kitec itself. That means they’ll pay to fix your floors and drywall, but you’re still on the hook for the plumbing work.
Some homeowners in College/Glen have had trouble even getting coverage once Kitec is discovered during an inspection. Premiums go up, or the policy gets dropped entirely. If you’re planning to stay in your home or sell soon, replacing Kitec now protects you from those insurance complications down the road.
For most College/Glen homes, full Kitec replacement runs between $4,500 and $15,000, depending on square footage, how much Kitec is installed, and how accessible your plumbing is. Larger homes with complex layouts can run higher.
That might sound steep, but compare it to the cost of water damage, insurance claims that get denied, or losing a buyer during escrow. One Sacramento homeowner paid $9,000 just to make their house sellable after Kitec was found during inspection.
We give you a transparent quote upfront, and we don’t tack on extra fees once the work starts. You’ll know exactly what you’re paying before we touch a pipe. And in many cases, our final cost comes in lower than the original estimate because we don’t pad the numbers.
Technically, yes—but it won’t solve anything. The fittings that connect Kitec pipes are no longer manufactured, so any repair is a temporary patch at best. And if one section failed, the rest of your system is under the same stress and degradation.
Kitec doesn’t fail in one spot and then behave. It fails because the entire system is compromised. Patching a leak today means you’ll be patching another one in six months, then another, then another. The costs add up fast, and you’re still left with a system that’s going to fail completely.
We’ve seen homeowners spend thousands on multiple repairs over a few years—money that could’ve gone toward a full replacement and actual peace of mind. If you’ve already had one Kitec leak in your College/Glen home, it’s time to replace the whole system.
Most full replacements take two to three days, depending on the size of your home and how much Kitec is installed. Single-story homes with accessible plumbing are usually faster. Two-story homes or places with plumbing running through finished walls take a bit longer.
We work efficiently and keep disruption to a minimum. You’ll have water shut off during active work, but we’ll coordinate with you so it’s not a week-long ordeal. We also clean up after ourselves—no mess left behind, no drywall dust sitting around.
If you’re dealing with an emergency leak, we can often start same-day or within 24 hours. We’ll stabilize the immediate problem, then schedule the full replacement as soon as you’re ready. You’re not waiting days just to get someone out to look at it.
You’re legally required to disclose it, and most buyers will either walk away or demand a significant price reduction. In some cases, buyers’ lenders won’t approve financing for a home with Kitec because it’s considered a material defect and a liability.
Even if you find a cash buyer willing to take it on, they’ll negotiate hard. You’ll likely lose more in sale price than you would’ve spent on replacement. And the longer your home sits on the market, the more buyers assume something’s wrong.
We’ve worked with College/Glen homeowners who were told by their realtor they couldn’t list until the Kitec was gone. Replacing it before you list means you control the timeline, avoid buyer negotiations, and don’t lose momentum during escrow. It’s one less reason for a deal to fall apart.
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