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You stop wondering when your pipes are going to burst. That’s the real outcome here.
Kitec plumbing doesn’t just leak when it fails. It bursts. And when it does, you’re looking at water damage that can run anywhere from $5,000 to $70,000 depending on how long it takes to shut everything down. That’s not a scare tactic. That’s what happens when pressurized pipes corrode from the inside out and give up without warning.
Homes built in Gold River, CA between 1995 and 2007 are the most likely to have Kitec installed. If you’re in that window, you’ve probably already heard about it during a home inspection or from your insurance company. Some insurers won’t cover homes with Kitec anymore. Others will, but they’ll raise your deductible or exclude water damage caused by plumbing failure.
When you replace Kitec with copper or PEX, you’re not just fixing a problem. You’re making your home insurable again. You’re protecting its value. And you’re getting rid of the one thing that could flood your house while you’re at work or asleep.
We’ve been working in El Dorado County and surrounding areas like Gold River, CA since 2001. We’re not new to Kitec problems. We’ve seen what happens when homeowners wait too long, and we’ve helped plenty of people replace their systems before disaster hits.
We show up when we say we will. We tell you the cost upfront. And we don’t add surprise charges after the work is done. That’s not a marketing line—it’s how we’ve stayed in business for over two decades in a region where word travels fast.
If you’ve got Kitec in your walls, you already know it’s a ticking clock. We’re here to help you deal with it before it deals with you.
First, we confirm you actually have Kitec. The pipes are usually marked with orange or blue lettering, but not always. We’ll inspect your plumbing and tell you exactly what you’re dealing with.
Next, we map out the replacement. Depending on the size of your home, this could mean replacing everything from the water heater to every fixture. We’re not patching sections—we’re removing the entire Kitec system and replacing it with copper or PEX that won’t corrode or fail the same way.
Then we handle the installation. For most homes in Gold River, CA, this takes anywhere from one to three days depending on how accessible your plumbing is and how much drywall we need to open up. We’ll walk you through what to expect before we start so there are no surprises.
After the work is done, we test everything, restore any drywall or finishes we had to access, and make sure your system is running clean. You’ll also get documentation for your insurance company and any future buyers if you ever sell.
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You’re getting a full system replacement, not a band-aid. That means removing every section of Kitec pipe in your home and installing new copper or PEX lines that meet current California building codes.
We handle the water shut-off, the demolition, the new pipe installation, pressure testing, and any drywall or access point repairs needed to close things back up. If tiles need to come out to reach the pipes, that’s extra—but we’ll tell you that before we start, not after.
In Gold River, CA, most homes with Kitec are now 17 to 29 years old. That’s right in the failure zone. The question isn’t whether your Kitec will fail—it’s when. Replacing it now costs less than replacing it after a burst pipe floods your home and forces you into an emergency situation where you’re paying for water damage restoration on top of the plumbing work.
We also provide documentation that shows the work was done to code. That matters when you’re dealing with insurance companies or trying to sell your home. Buyers and insurers want proof that the Kitec is gone and that the replacement was done right.
Kitec pipes are usually marked with “Kitec” or “KTC” in orange or blue lettering along the pipe itself. You’ll most likely see them near your water heater, under sinks, or in your basement or crawl space if you have one.
That said, not all Kitec pipes are clearly labeled. Some sections might have faded or been painted over. If your home was built or renovated between 1995 and 2007, there’s a real chance you have it.
The fittings are another giveaway. Kitec used brass fittings that are prone to corrosion and dezincification. If you see brass connectors that look worn or discolored, that’s a red flag. We can come out and confirm whether you’ve got Kitec and assess how much of your system needs to be replaced.
For a smaller home, you’re typically looking at $5,000 to $6,500. Larger homes can run closer to $10,000 or more depending on how much pipe needs to be replaced and how accessible everything is.
That price includes removing the old Kitec, installing new copper or PEX piping, pressure testing the system, and repairing any drywall we need to open up. If there are tile finishes or other complications, that can add to the cost—but we’ll tell you that upfront during the estimate.
It’s not a small expense, but compare that to the cost of water damage from a burst pipe. Emergency water damage restoration can run $5,000 to $70,000 depending on how bad the flooding is and how long it takes to catch it. Replacing Kitec before it fails is cheaper than dealing with the aftermath.
It depends on your policy and your insurance company. Some insurers will cover the cost of repairing damage caused by a Kitec failure—but only if you didn’t know you had Kitec when you bought the policy.
If your insurer knows you have Kitec and you haven’t replaced it, they may refuse to cover water damage caused by a burst pipe. Some companies won’t insure homes with Kitec at all. Others will, but they’ll increase your deductible or add exclusions for plumbing-related claims.
The safest move is to replace the Kitec before it becomes a problem. Once it’s gone, your home is insurable again without restrictions. We can provide documentation of the replacement work to submit to your insurance company so they know the issue has been resolved.
For most single-family homes in Gold River, CA, the job takes one to three days. Smaller homes with accessible plumbing can be done faster. Larger homes or properties where the pipes are harder to reach will take longer.
We’ll need to shut off your water during the work, but we’ll coordinate with you to minimize disruption. If you need to stay elsewhere during the replacement, we’ll let you know ahead of time.
The timeline also depends on how much drywall or other finishes we need to open up to access the pipes. We don’t cut corners—we do the job right, which means replacing every section of Kitec in your system, not just the parts that are easy to reach.
You can, but it’s not a good idea. Kitec fails because of how the material breaks down over time. If one section is failing, the rest of the system is right behind it.
Replacing only part of your Kitec plumbing means you’re still living with a system that could burst at any time. You’ll end up paying for a second round of work later when another section fails—and you might be dealing with water damage on top of it.
Insurance companies and home buyers see partial replacements as a red flag. If you’re trying to sell your home or maintain your insurance coverage, a partial fix won’t cut it. You need documentation showing the entire Kitec system has been removed and replaced with code-compliant piping.
You’re dealing with an emergency. Shut off your main water line immediately to stop the flooding, then call us. We offer 24/7 emergency service for situations like this.
A burst Kitec pipe can release a lot of water very quickly. Depending on where the break is and how long it takes to shut off the water, you could be looking at serious damage to floors, walls, ceilings, and anything else in the path of the water.
After we stop the leak and replace the damaged section, you’ll still need to replace the rest of your Kitec system. One burst pipe is a warning that the rest of the system is on borrowed time. We’ll also help you document everything for your insurance claim so you can get coverage for the water damage if your policy allows it.
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