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You’ve probably seen those orange and blue pipes in your crawl space or behind your water heater. Maybe a home inspector flagged them during a sale. Or your insurance company sent you a letter asking if you have Kitec in your home.
Here’s what you need to know: Kitec pipes don’t just wear out slowly. They fail completely. The fittings corrode from the inside through a process called dezincification, and when they go, they burst. Not leak—burst. Usually on the hot water side, where temperatures regularly exceed what these pipes were ever designed to handle.
Homes in South Natomas are particularly at risk because this area saw heavy development right during the peak years Kitec was installed. The pipes are now 15 to 25 years old, which puts them squarely in the failure zone. Some insurance companies won’t even cover water damage from Kitec anymore because the risk is that well-documented.
Replacing your Kitec system isn’t about upgrading. It’s about preventing thousands of dollars in water damage, protecting your home’s value, and getting rid of a liability that only gets worse with time.
We’ve been serving South Natomas and the greater Sacramento area for over 24 years. We’re licensed, insured, and we’ve replaced enough Kitec systems to know exactly what you’re dealing with.
We’re not a national franchise or a repiping-only company. We’re local plumbers who’ve watched this Kitec issue unfold across El Dorado, Placer, and Sacramento Counties. We know which neighborhoods got hit hardest, what replacement options work best in your type of home, and how to get the job done without tearing your house apart.
You’ll get upfront pricing, no surprises, and a crew that shows up on time. Our Google rating is 4.7 out of 5 based on 93 reviews, and a lot of those reviews mention the same things: we’re fast, we’re fair, and we don’t leave a mess.
First, we’ll come out and confirm you actually have Kitec. We’ll look for the orange and blue pipes, check for KTC markings on the fittings, and assess how much of your system needs to be replaced. Most of the time, it’s the whole thing—partial replacements just don’t make sense when the entire system has the same defect.
Once we know what we’re working with, we’ll give you a detailed estimate. You’ll know exactly what it costs, what materials we’re using (usually copper or PEX, depending on your home and budget), and how long the job will take. Most full replacements take a few days, and in many cases, you can stay in your home while we work.
We’ll handle the permits, coordinate inspections, and make sure everything is up to code. When we’re done, you’ll have a modern plumbing system that’s built to last, backed by a warranty, and completely free of the Kitec liability that’s been hanging over your head.
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This isn’t a patch job. When we replace your Kitec system, we’re removing every inch of defective pipe and fitting and installing a complete new system using materials that are proven, code-compliant, and reliable.
You’ll get copper or PEX piping—both are excellent choices, and we’ll walk you through which makes more sense for your home. Copper is durable and time-tested. PEX is flexible, faster to install, and often more affordable. Either way, you’re getting a system that won’t corrode, won’t burst under normal use, and won’t put your home at risk.
In South Natomas, where many homes have similar layouts from the same builders, we’ve done this work enough times to move efficiently. We know how to access your plumbing with minimal wall cuts, how to work around your daily routine, and how to clean up like we were never there.
You’ll also get documentation for your insurance company and future buyers. That’s important, because Kitec has become a red flag in real estate transactions. Having proof that it’s been professionally removed protects your home’s value and makes selling easier down the road.
Look for orange and blue plastic pipes, usually near your water heater, in your crawl space, or behind walls where plumbing is visible. Kitec pipes are color-coded: blue for cold water, orange for hot water. The fittings are brass-colored and often stamped with “KTC” or the Kitec logo.
If your home was built or renovated between 1995 and 2007, there’s a higher chance you have Kitec. That’s when it was most commonly installed, and South Natomas saw a lot of construction during that window. A lot of tract homes in this area used the same plumbing contractors, so if your neighbor has Kitec, you might too.
If you’re not sure, we can come out and check. It takes about 10 minutes to identify, and we’ll let you know exactly what you’re working with. Don’t wait for a home inspector or insurance company to find it first.
Here’s the hard truth: repairing individual Kitec leaks doesn’t make financial sense. The problem isn’t one bad pipe—it’s the entire system. Every fitting has the same defect, so fixing one leak just buys you time until the next one fails.
Full Kitec replacement in South Natomas typically runs between $5,000 and $15,000 for most single-family homes, depending on size, accessibility, and whether you choose copper or PEX. That might sound like a lot, but compare it to the cost of flooding your home: water damage repairs average $10,000 to $30,000, plus the headache of dealing with insurance, mold remediation, and displaced furniture.
We’ll give you an upfront estimate after we assess your home. No pressure, no surprises. You’ll know exactly what it costs before we start, and we’ll explain why full replacement is the only real solution. Temporary fixes just delay the inevitable.
You can, but you’re gambling with your home. Kitec systems typically start failing around 10 years after installation, and failure rates only go up from there. If your system is 15 or 20 years old, you’re already in the danger zone.
The problem is you can’t predict when it’ll fail. Some systems last longer than others, but when they go, they go fast. We’ve seen pipes burst in the middle of the night, while families were on vacation, and during the workday when no one was home. The damage adds up quickly—ruined floors, soaked drywall, destroyed belongings, and potential mold growth.
Waiting also complicates things with insurance. Some carriers are starting to exclude Kitec-related damage from coverage, or they’re requiring disclosure and charging higher premiums. If you’re planning to sell, buyers will either walk away or demand a price reduction once Kitec shows up in the inspection. The longer you wait, the fewer good options you have.
Both are solid choices, and both are infinitely better than Kitec. Copper is the traditional option—durable, long-lasting, and proven over decades. It handles high temperatures without issue, doesn’t degrade, and most plumbers are highly experienced working with it. The downside is it costs more and takes longer to install because every joint has to be soldered.
PEX is flexible plastic tubing that’s become the go-to for repiping jobs. It’s faster to install, costs less, and requires fewer fittings, which means fewer potential leak points. It’s also easier to route through walls and tight spaces, so we can often do the job with less invasive cuts. PEX is approved by all major building codes and has an excellent track record.
In South Natomas, we install both depending on what makes sense for your home and budget. If you want the longest possible lifespan and cost isn’t the main concern, copper is a great choice. If you want a faster, more affordable replacement that’s still high-quality and reliable, PEX is the way to go. We’ll walk you through both options and let you decide.
It depends on your policy, and this is where things get tricky. Most insurance companies will cover sudden water damage from a burst pipe—but they won’t cover the cost of replacing the Kitec system itself. That’s considered a maintenance issue or a pre-existing defect, not a covered loss.
Some insurers are going further. They’re asking homeowners to disclose whether they have Kitec, and if you do, they may exclude Kitec-related damage entirely or refuse to renew your policy until it’s replaced. That’s becoming more common as the failure rate climbs and claims pile up.
If you’re in the process of buying or selling a home, Kitec will almost certainly come up. Lenders and insurers don’t want the liability, and buyers don’t want to inherit the problem. Getting it replaced before it becomes a deal-breaker is the smartest move. We can provide documentation of the replacement for your insurance company, which often helps with coverage and peace of mind going forward.
Most full replacements take between two and five days, depending on the size of your home and how accessible your plumbing is. Single-story homes with a crawl space are usually faster. Two-story homes or homes with plumbing buried in walls take a bit longer.
We’ll do everything we can to minimize disruption. In most cases, you can stay in your home while we work. We’ll coordinate with you on timing, keep the work area contained, and make sure you have water access during off-hours. If we need to shut off water for a section of the day, we’ll let you know ahead of time.
The process involves removing old pipes, installing new copper or PEX lines, pressure testing everything, and getting the work inspected and approved. We don’t rush it, but we also don’t drag it out. You’ll have a clear timeline before we start, and we’ll keep you updated if anything changes. When we’re done, your plumbing will be fully functional, up to code, and ready to last for decades.
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