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Kitec doesn’t leak. It bursts. The fittings corrode from the inside, water pressure builds, and one day you come home to a flooded house and thousands in damage.
Insurance companies know this. That’s why many won’t cover homes with Kitec anymore—or they’ll deny your claim when it fails, saying you knew about the problem and didn’t act.
Replacing your Kitec plumbing in Coloma, CA means you’re protecting your home’s value, keeping your insurance valid, and eliminating the single biggest risk sitting behind your walls. You’ll get consistent water pressure again, clean water from every tap, and the peace of mind that comes from knowing your plumbing won’t destroy your house while you’re at work.
The $125 million class-action settlement is closed. You’re not getting reimbursed. The cost is on you—but so is the control.
We’ve held California Contractors License #916322 for over two decades with zero violations. We’ve been repiping homes across El Dorado County since before most people even knew what Kitec was.
We’re not a franchise. We don’t subcontract the work. Every technician on your job is our direct employee, trained in-house, and accountable to our name.
Coloma sits at 720 feet with temperature swings and pressure variations that make local experience matter. We know how homes here are built, where the water lines run, and how to repipe your house with minimal wall damage and maximum efficiency. Our Google rating is 4.7 stars from 93 reviews, and customers consistently mention two things: we show up when we say we will, and the final bill is often lower than the estimate.
First, we walk your property and map out every water line. You’ll get a written estimate that includes the repipe itself, wall access, and drywall restoration—not three separate bills.
Once you approve, we schedule the work around your life. Most residential Kitec repiping projects in Coloma take two to four days depending on the size of your home and how many bathrooms you have. We shut off water only when we’re actively working, and we clean up every day before we leave.
We remove all the old Kitec—hot and cold lines—and replace it with either PEX or copper, depending on what you choose. PEX is faster to install and more affordable. Copper is more durable and holds value longer. Both are light-years better than what you have now.
After the new lines are in and tested, we patch the drywall, texture it, and leave it ready for paint. You’re not coordinating three different contractors. It’s one crew, one timeline, one warranty.
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A complete Kitec repipe in Coloma, CA means removing every inch of Kitec pipe and fitting from your home—not just the sections that have failed. That includes hot water lines, cold water lines, and all the brass fittings that connect them.
We replace everything with new piping rated for decades of use. You’ll also get updated shut-off valves, proper support brackets, and code-compliant installation throughout. If we need to open walls or ceilings to access the lines, that’s included. So is patching, taping, and texturing the drywall afterward.
Homes in Coloma built during the Kitec era typically have one to three bathrooms. Smaller homes with simpler layouts cost less to repipe—usually in the $5,000 to $10,000 range. Larger homes with multiple stories, more bathrooms, or complex plumbing layouts can run $15,000 to $20,000. That’s still cheaper than one major water damage event, and it’s a fraction of what you’d spend in constant repairs over the next five years.
We also provide a written warranty on the installation and materials. Everything we do is pulled with permits and inspected to meet California plumbing code.
Check your water lines where they’re visible—usually under sinks, behind the water heater, or in the basement or crawl space. Kitec pipes are typically blue (cold water) and orange (hot water), though some are gray.
The fittings are brass and often stamped with “Kitec” or the manufacturer name. If your home was built or remodeled between 1995 and 2007, there’s a strong chance it has Kitec.
You can also look at your original building permits or ask your home inspector if you recently bought the property. If you’re still not sure, we’ll come out and identify it for you at no charge. It takes about ten minutes.
You can, but it’s not a solution—it’s a delay. Kitec fails because of a manufacturing defect in the fittings and the pipe material itself. If one section is leaking, the rest of the system is under the same stress and will fail soon.
Replacing one section also means you’re connecting new pipe to old fittings, which creates weak points and often accelerates failure elsewhere. You’ll spend a few hundred or a few thousand now, and then do it again in six months when another section bursts.
Most homeowners who try the piecemeal approach end up spending more in total than if they’d just repiped the whole house the first time. Plus, every time Kitec fails, you’re risking water damage that costs more than the repipe itself.
Most single-family homes take two to four days. Smaller homes with one or two bathrooms and straightforward layouts are usually on the shorter end. Larger homes with multiple stories, more bathrooms, or difficult access can take closer to a week.
We work during normal business hours and coordinate with you so you’re not left without water overnight. If we need to shut off your water during the day, we’ll give you a heads-up and turn it back on before we leave.
The timeline also depends on whether we’re doing PEX or copper. PEX installs faster because it’s flexible and requires fewer fittings. Copper takes a bit longer but some homeowners prefer it for durability. Either way, we’ll give you an accurate timeline in the estimate so you can plan accordingly.
PEX is a flexible plastic pipe that’s faster to install, costs less, and works well in homes with tight spaces or complex layouts. It’s resistant to freezing, doesn’t corrode, and has fewer connection points, which means fewer potential leak spots. Most residential repipes in Coloma use PEX because it’s reliable and affordable.
Copper is the traditional choice. It’s more expensive and takes longer to install, but it’s incredibly durable and some buyers prefer it when they’re evaluating a home. Copper also handles high heat better, which matters if you have a recirculating hot water system.
Both are massive upgrades over Kitec. PEX is usually the better value unless you’re planning to sell soon and want the premium appeal of copper. We’ll walk you through both options and let you decide what makes sense for your home and budget.
We’ll need to open some walls and possibly a few ceiling sections to access the old Kitec lines and run the new pipe. That’s unavoidable—there’s no way to replace plumbing without getting to it.
The good news is we’re careful about where we cut, and we include drywall repair in the scope of work. We’ll patch, tape, and texture everything we open so it’s ready for paint. You’re not hiring a separate drywall contractor or dealing with mismatched work.
Homes in Coloma vary in layout, so the amount of wall access depends on how your plumbing was originally installed. We’ll show you exactly where we need to cut during the walkthrough so there are no surprises. Most customers are relieved at how clean the process is compared to what they imagined.
Most homes in Coloma fall between $5,000 and $20,000 depending on size, number of bathrooms, and whether you choose PEX or copper. Smaller homes with one or two bathrooms and simple plumbing layouts are usually on the lower end. Larger homes with multiple stories or more complex systems cost more.
That price includes removing all the old Kitec, installing the new pipe, updating shut-off valves, opening and repairing drywall, and cleaning up the job site. It also includes permits and inspections to make sure everything meets California code.
We don’t give ballpark numbers over the phone because every home is different. We’ll come out, assess your property, and give you a written estimate that breaks down exactly what’s included. No surprises, no upselling, no change orders unless you ask us to add something. And like most of our customers mention in reviews, the final bill often comes in lower than the estimate.
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