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Kitec doesn’t just leak. It bursts. The brass fittings corrode from the inside out, and when they go, they go completely. You’re not dealing with a slow drip you can catch with a bucket—you’re dealing with a system that fails catastrophically, often behind walls where you won’t see the damage until it’s already destroyed drywall, flooring, and whatever else was in the way.
The question isn’t if your Kitec will fail. It’s when. And whether you’ll be home when it happens.
Replacing Kitec piping in Elverta before it fails means you control the timeline. You avoid the emergency call, the water damage, the insurance claim, and the scramble to find someone who can fix it fast. You also avoid the higher premiums some insurance companies charge for homes with Kitec—or worse, the outright refusal to cover you at all.
A whole-house repipe takes a few days. You stay in your home. Your water stays on most of the time. And when it’s done, you’ve got a plumbing system built to last decades, not years.
We’ve been handling residential Kitec repiping services in Elverta, CA and throughout the Sacramento area for years. Our crews know the housing stock here—most of it built in the 1980s and 1990s, right when Kitec was being installed in thousands of homes.
We’re not the cheapest option, and that’s intentional. You’re paying for licensed plumbers who show up on time, give you a clear price before starting, and finish the job without cutting corners. Our 4.7-star Google rating comes from doing exactly that, consistently.
We also don’t disappear after the job’s done. If something needs adjusting or you have a question six months later, you’ll get someone on the phone who knows your property.
First, we inspect your current system. If you’ve got Kitec—those orange and blue pipes with brass fittings—we’ll map out where it runs and what it’ll take to replace it. You’ll get a written estimate before we touch anything.
Once you’re ready to move forward, we schedule the work around your life, not ours. Most repipes take two to four days depending on the size of your home. We’ll shut off water only when we need to, and we’ll let you know ahead of time so you’re not caught off guard.
We remove the old Kitec and install new PEX or copper piping—your choice, though most people go with PEX for the cost and durability. PEX resists corrosion, handles temperature swings, and lasts up to 75 years. We run new lines through your walls, connect everything to your fixtures, test for leaks, and restore any drywall we had to open up.
When we’re finished, your plumbing works the way it should. No leaks. No bursts. No wondering when the next failure is coming.
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A complete Kitec pipe replacement in Elverta means we’re pulling out every inch of the old system—hot and cold lines, supply lines to fixtures, everything. We’re not patching. We’re replacing.
You’ll get new piping that meets current California plumbing codes. You’ll get a system that won’t corrode, won’t burst from dezincification, and won’t put your home at risk every time the water heater kicks on. And because Elverta’s municipal water contains minerals that accelerate corrosion in older pipes, switching to PEX or copper gives you a serious advantage over what you’re living with now.
We also handle the drywall repair. Some companies repipe and leave you to deal with the holes. We don’t. We patch, tape, and texture so you’re not stuck finding a contractor to finish the job.
And if you’re planning to sell, this matters more than you think. Homes with Kitec don’t pass inspections without replacement. Buyers walk. Lenders hesitate. Getting ahead of it now protects your home’s value and keeps your sale on track when the time comes.
Look for orange and blue pipes, usually marked with “Kitec” or “KTC” on the side. The fittings are brass and often located near your water heater, under sinks, or in your crawl space or attic. Kitec was installed in the Sacramento area between 1995 and 2007, so if your home was built or repiped during that window, there’s a strong chance you have it.
If you’re not sure, we can inspect your system and tell you exactly what you’re working with. That inspection is straightforward and doesn’t cost you anything if you move forward with the repipe.
For most homes in Elverta, a full Kitec repipe runs between $5,000 and $15,000 depending on square footage, number of bathrooms, and how accessible your plumbing is. Two-story homes or homes with complex layouts cost more because there’s more labor involved.
That price includes removing the old Kitec, installing new piping, testing everything for leaks, and repairing any drywall we open up. We give you a written estimate before starting so there’s no confusion about what you’re paying for. And in a lot of cases, customers end up paying less than the original estimate—not more.
Most residential repipes take two to four days. Smaller homes with one bathroom might be done in two. Larger homes with multiple bathrooms and a complex layout might take four.
You can stay in your home the entire time. We’ll need to shut off your water periodically while we’re connecting new lines, but we’ll coordinate with you so it’s not disruptive. You’ll still be able to use your kitchen, your bathrooms, and go about your routine—just with a few short interruptions.
Most insurance policies won’t cover a repipe unless the Kitec has already failed and caused damage. At that point, they might cover the damage—but not always, and not without a fight. Some insurers specifically exclude Kitec-related claims because the failure rate is so well documented.
What’s worse is that some insurance companies charge higher premiums if they know you have Kitec, and others won’t insure your home at all until it’s replaced. If you’re refinancing or selling, lenders and buyers will ask about it. Replacing it proactively keeps you in control and avoids those complications entirely.
PEX is flexible plastic tubing that resists corrosion, handles freezing better than copper, and costs less to install. It’s rated to last up to 75 years and works well in Elverta’s climate. Copper is more traditional, lasts just as long, and some people prefer it for the resale value or because it’s been the standard for decades.
Both are massive upgrades over Kitec. Most homeowners in Elverta go with PEX because it’s durable, affordable, and faster to install. If you’ve got a strong preference for copper, we can do that too—it just costs a bit more because of material and labor.
You can, but it won’t solve the problem. The fittings fail because of dezincification—the brass breaks down from the inside. But the pipes themselves also degrade over time, especially the hot water lines. Replacing just the fittings means you’re still sitting on a system that’s going to fail, just in a different spot.
A full repipe is the only way to actually eliminate the risk. Patchwork repairs buy you a little time, but they don’t stop the inevitable. And if you’re already opening up walls to replace fittings, you’re halfway to a full repipe anyway—might as well finish the job and be done with it.
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