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You stop worrying about when your pipes will burst. Because with Kitec plumbing, it’s not if—it’s when.
Kitec was recalled in 2005 for a reason. The brass fittings corrode. The pipes can’t handle the heat your water heater puts out. And in Grizzly Flats, where hard water accelerates deterioration, you’re looking at a system that’s already on borrowed time.
Replacing your Kitec plumbing problems means you’re not waiting for a flood. You’re not dealing with insurance companies after thousands in water damage. You’re not scrambling to find emergency help when a pipe lets go at 2 a.m. You get a copper system that actually lasts, insurance coverage that doesn’t come with asterisks, and the ability to sell your home without red flags scaring off buyers.
If your home was built or remodeled between 1995 and 2007, there’s a good chance you have Kitec. And if you do, the smartest move is getting it out before it costs you more than just the plumbing bill.
We’ve served El Dorado County for over 24 years. We know mountain homes. We know hard water. And we know what Kitec does to both.
Ryan Murray started this company to do plumbing the right way—show up on time, explain what’s actually wrong, give you a fair price before starting, and finish the job without excuses. That approach earned us a 4.7-star rating and the trust of families throughout Grizzly Flats, CA who needed their plumbing fixed right.
We’ve worked with homeowners rebuilding after the Caldor Fire and families in homes that survived it. We understand what’s at stake when you’re investing in your property, and we’re not here to sell you something you don’t need. If you’ve got Kitec, you need it gone. We’ll handle that.
First, we confirm you have Kitec. The orange and blue pipes are easy to spot, but we’ll also check your fittings and assess how much of your system needs replacing. Most of the time, it’s the whole thing—partial fixes don’t work because you can’t get compatible parts anymore.
Next, we give you an upfront price. No diagnostic fees that turn into something else. No surprises halfway through. You’ll know what it costs before we start, and that number doesn’t change unless you ask us to do additional work.
Then we replace your Kitec system with copper pipes and fittings. Copper handles heat, pressure, and hard water without the failure rate. It’s what should’ve been installed in the first place. Depending on your home’s size and layout, the work typically takes one to three days.
We test everything before we leave. You get a system that works, documentation for your insurance company, and peace of mind that you’re not sitting on a ticking time bomb. If you’re in Grizzly Flats, CA and need Kitec leak repair or complete replacement, we’ll get it done without the runaround.
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You get complete removal of all Kitec pipes and fittings—not a patch job. We replace everything with copper that’s built to last in mountain conditions. That includes hot and cold water lines, connections to your water heater, and any Kitec water heater plumbing repair that’s needed to bring your system up to code.
In Grizzly Flats, CA, where hard water is the norm, we also check for mineral buildup and corrosion in older sections of your plumbing. If there’s an issue that’ll cause problems down the road, we’ll tell you. But we won’t push you into work that can wait.
You also get documentation that proves the work was done by a licensed, insured contractor. That matters when you’re talking to insurance companies or selling your home. Some insurers won’t cover homes with Kitec, and buyers will walk away or demand price cuts when they find it during inspection.
We keep our trucks stocked with common parts so we can finish most jobs without delays. If something comes up that requires a special order, we’ll let you know immediately—not three days into the job. And if you have an emergency, we respond the same day, often within hours, because a burst pipe doesn’t wait for business hours.
Look for orange and blue plastic pipes, usually near your water heater, under sinks, or in your crawl space. The orange pipes carry hot water, and the blue ones carry cold. You might also see “Kitec” or “KTC” stamped on the pipes themselves.
Kitec was installed between 1995 and 2007, so if your home was built or remodeled during that time, there’s a strong chance you have it. In Grizzly Flats, CA, where a lot of development happened in the late ’90s and early 2000s, it’s more common than most homeowners realize.
If you’re not sure, we can come out and check. There’s no charge for that, and we’ll tell you exactly what you’re dealing with. Even if you don’t have Kitec, we’ll let you know if there are other plumbing issues worth addressing—especially in older mountain homes where hard water takes a toll on pipes over time.
Because the fittings aren’t made anymore, and the pipes themselves are the problem. Kitec fails at the molecular level—the brass fittings corrode from the inside, and the plastic pipes degrade when exposed to heat. Patching one section doesn’t stop the rest from failing.
Even if you could find compatible parts, you’d just be delaying the inevitable. The average lifespan of Kitec is less than 10 years, and most systems in Grizzly Flats, CA are already past that. Add in the hard water and high mineral content common in mountain wells, and you’re accelerating the deterioration.
Insurance companies know this, which is why many won’t cover homes with Kitec—or they’ll cover the home but exclude damage caused by plumbing failures. Replacing the system completely is the only fix that actually solves the problem and protects your investment.
It depends on the size of your home and how much of your plumbing needs replacing. For most homes, you’re looking at a few thousand dollars for a complete system replacement. That’s not cheap, but it’s a fraction of what you’d pay to repair water damage after a pipe bursts.
We give you an upfront price before we start any work. No hourly rates that spiral out of control. No diagnostic fees that turn into something else. You’ll know what it costs, and that’s what you’ll pay—unless you ask us to do additional work while we’re there.
If cost is a concern, consider what you’re avoiding. A single pipe burst can cause $5,000 to $10,000 in water damage, and that’s assuming you catch it quickly. If it happens while you’re away, or if it floods a finished basement or damages your foundation, the cost goes up fast. Replacing Kitec now is the cheaper option in the long run.
Probably not. Most insurance policies don’t cover the cost of replacing defective plumbing—they only cover damage caused by sudden, unexpected failures. And even then, if your insurer knows you have Kitec and you didn’t replace it, they might deny your claim entirely.
What insurance does care about is whether you have Kitec at all. Some companies refuse to insure homes with it. Others will insure you but charge higher premiums or add exclusions that leave you on the hook for any water damage caused by plumbing failures. That’s a big problem if you’re trying to get coverage after rebuilding from the Caldor Fire or if you’re refinancing.
The good news is that once you replace your Kitec system, you can provide documentation to your insurance company showing the work was done by a licensed contractor. That usually clears up coverage issues and can even lower your premiums. It also makes your home easier to sell, since buyers won’t have to deal with the same insurance headaches.
Most jobs take one to three days, depending on the size of your home and how accessible your plumbing is. If your pipes are easy to reach, we can move faster. If they’re buried in walls or running through tight crawl spaces, it takes longer.
We’ll give you a timeline upfront so you know what to expect. And we don’t drag things out—we keep our trucks stocked with parts so we’re not making multiple trips to the supply house. If something comes up that changes the timeline, we’ll tell you right away.
During the work, you’ll have limited water access at certain points, but we’ll coordinate with you to minimize disruption. If you need to use the bathroom or run the dishwasher, we’ll make sure you can. We’re not here to turn your life upside down—we’re here to fix a problem that’s only going to get worse if you wait.
Call us immediately. We offer 24/7 emergency service, and we respond the same day—usually within hours. A burst pipe can flood your home fast, so the priority is stopping the water and minimizing damage.
We’ll shut off your water, assess the damage, and figure out what needs to happen next. In most cases, that means replacing the entire Kitec system, not just the section that failed. But we’ll walk you through your options and give you a clear plan before we start any work.
If you’re in Grizzly Flats, CA and you know you have Kitec, don’t wait for a burst to force your hand. The longer you leave it, the higher the risk. And when it does fail—and it will—you’re looking at water damage, lost belongings, and a much bigger bill than if you’d just replaced it proactively. We’d rather help you avoid that.
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