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Kitec pipes don’t give you much warning. One day you’re fine, the next day you’re standing in two inches of water watching your hardwood buckle. The brass fittings corrode from the inside out, and when they go, they go fast.
You’re looking at this because you either just found out you have Kitec, or your insurance company did. Either way, you’re probably wondering if you can wait. You can’t. Not in a home worth over a million dollars in El Dorado Hills, CA.
The good news is that repiping isn’t the nightmare you think it is. Most homes take a few days. You stay in the house. We work in sections. And when we’re done, you’ve got copper or PEX that’ll outlast the mortgage.
What you get is simple: no more wondering when a pipe will fail. No more insurance companies raising your rates or dropping you entirely. No more explaining to buyers why you haven’t fixed it yet.
We’ve spent over 24 years working in El Dorado Hills, CA and the surrounding area. We’ve seen what happens when Kitec fails, and we’ve repiped enough homes to know exactly what your house needs.
El Dorado Hills homes are newer than most—built during the exact window when Kitec was being installed everywhere. That means a lot of properties here are sitting on borrowed time. We’ve worked in these neighborhoods, we know the layouts, and we know how to get the job done without tearing your walls apart.
You’ll get an upfront price before we start. No surprises, no change orders unless you ask for something different. We show up when we say we will, and we don’t leave until it’s done right.
First, we walk through your home and map out where every Kitec line runs—hot water, cold water, supply lines, everything. We’re looking for the fastest way to replace it all without unnecessary demolition.
Next, we shut off your main water and start removing the old Kitec system. We work in sections so you’re not without water for days. Most of the time, we can access lines through attics, crawlspaces, and small access points. If we need to open a wall, we keep it minimal and let you know exactly where and why.
Then we install new copper or PEX piping—your choice, though we’ll tell you what makes sense for your home. We pressure test everything, check for leaks, and make sure your water pressure is where it should be. Once it’s done, you’ve got a system that’ll last 50+ years without the constant worry.
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A complete Kitec repipe in El Dorado Hills, CA means removing every inch of Kitec pipe and fitting in your home. That includes all hot and cold water lines, supply lines to fixtures, and any Kitec that runs to your water heater or appliances.
We replace it with either copper or PEX. Copper is the traditional choice—durable, proven, and preferred by some insurance companies. PEX is flexible, faster to install, and handles temperature changes better. Both will outlast Kitec by decades.
You’ll also get a full pressure test after installation to make sure there are no weak points. We check every connection, every joint, and every fixture. If something’s not right, we fix it before we call it done.
El Dorado Hills homes often have complex layouts with high ceilings and multiple stories. We’ve handled everything from single-story ranch homes to multi-level custom builds. The process is the same: remove the problem, install the solution, and leave you with plumbing you don’t have to think about.
Most Kitec repipe projects in El Dorado Hills, CA run between $5,000 and $15,000, depending on the size of your home and how much Kitec needs to be replaced. A 2,000-square-foot home with standard plumbing will cost less than a 4,000-square-foot custom home with multiple bathrooms and complex layouts.
The price includes removing all the old Kitec, installing new copper or PEX piping, pressure testing the system, and making sure everything works before we leave. We give you an exact price upfront after we’ve walked through your home and mapped out the work.
Some companies will lowball the estimate and then hit you with change orders. We don’t do that. The price we give you is the price you pay unless you ask us to add something we didn’t originally plan for.
Most residential Kitec repiping projects in El Dorado Hills, CA take between two and five days, depending on the size of your home and how accessible your plumbing is. Single-story homes with attic or crawlspace access are usually faster. Multi-story homes with limited access take a bit longer.
You can stay in your home during the repipe. We work in sections, so you’ll have water most of the time. There will be periods where we need to shut off your main water line, but we coordinate that with you so it’s not happening at the worst possible time.
The goal is to get it done quickly without rushing the work. We’re not trying to set speed records—we’re trying to make sure your new plumbing lasts for decades without issues.
Most homeowner’s insurance policies won’t cover a Kitec repipe because it’s considered a maintenance issue, not sudden damage. However, if your Kitec pipes have already burst and caused water damage, your insurance may cover the damage—but not the cost of replacing the Kitec itself.
Here’s the bigger issue: many insurance companies in El Dorado Hills, CA are now refusing to renew policies or charging higher premiums if they find out you have Kitec. Some won’t insure the home at all until it’s replaced. That makes repiping less of a choice and more of a requirement if you want to keep your coverage.
The class action settlement from 2013 offered some compensation to homeowners, but that window has closed. At this point, replacing the Kitec is an out-of-pocket expense—but it’s one that protects your home value and keeps your insurance intact.
You can’t just replace the fittings and call it done. The Kitec pipe itself is also prone to failure, especially on hot water lines where temperatures exceed the pipe’s 180°F limit. Most water heaters in El Dorado Hills, CA run hotter than that, which means the pipe is constantly under stress.
The brass fittings fail because of dezincification—a process where zinc leaches out of the brass and leaves it weak and brittle. But even if you replaced every fitting, you’d still have Kitec pipe that’s aging and unreliable. Insurance companies know this, which is why they won’t accept a partial fix.
A full Kitec repipe in El Dorado Hills means removing everything—pipe and fittings—and replacing it with a system that doesn’t have these built-in failure points. It’s the only way to actually solve the problem.
If you don’t replace your Kitec plumbing in El Dorado Hills, CA, you’re waiting for it to fail. And it will. The only question is when and how much damage it causes when it does.
Kitec pipes burst without much warning. You might notice low water pressure or discolored water before it happens, but most people don’t. One day the pipe just gives out, and suddenly you’re dealing with flooding, water damage, ruined floors, and a frantic call to your insurance company—who may not cover it if they knew you had Kitec and didn’t replace it.
Beyond the immediate damage, you’ll have trouble selling your home. Buyers and their inspectors know what Kitec is, and they’ll either walk away or demand a massive price reduction to cover the cost of repiping. You’ll also struggle to get homeowner’s insurance, and the policies you do find will cost more. Replacing it now is cheaper than dealing with the fallout later.
We’ve been working in El Dorado Hills, CA for over 24 years. We’ve handled Kitec repipes in homes just like yours, and we know exactly what it takes to get the job done right without unnecessary demolition or surprise costs.
We give you an upfront price before we start, and that’s the price you pay. No change orders, no hidden fees, no “we didn’t realize” excuses. We show up on time, we work efficiently, and we don’t leave until your plumbing is solid.
We also offer 24/7 emergency service, which matters if your Kitec fails before you get around to replacing it. You’re not just hiring a contractor—you’re hiring a local company that’s been here for decades and will still be here if you need us down the road.
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