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Kitec doesn’t leak slowly. It bursts open, flooding your home in minutes and causing thousands in water damage. If your house was built between 1995 and 2007, there’s a real chance you have this recalled plumbing system running through your walls.
In Galt, where 20.7% of homes were built during that exact window, this isn’t a rare problem. It’s a widespread issue that many homeowners don’t discover until they’re standing in water or their insurance company flags it during a policy review.
The $125 million class action settlement is closed. You can’t get reimbursed anymore. What you can do is replace the system before it fails and protect your home, your insurance coverage, and your peace of mind.
We’ve been serving El Dorado County for over 24 years. We’re not a franchise or a call center—we’re a small, locally-owned business that shows up on time, gives you a straight answer, and doesn’t pad the bill.
We’ve handled Kitec repiping services in Galt and surrounding areas for years. We know the housing stock here, the soil conditions that stress your plumbing, and what it takes to do a full repipe without tearing your house apart unnecessarily.
You’ll get a free estimate, a clear timeline, and no surprises. Our final costs often come in lower than the original quote because we don’t build in fluff.
First, we inspect your system to confirm you have Kitec and assess the extent of the installation. You’ll know exactly what needs to be replaced and why.
Next, we map out the repipe plan. We’ll walk you through which walls need to be opened, how long the work will take, and what materials we’re using—typically PEX or copper, depending on your home and budget.
Then we do the work. We remove the old Kitec piping, install the new system, pressure test everything, and restore your walls. You’re not left with open drywall or unfinished patches.
Finally, we walk you through the completed job. You’ll see what was done, understand how your new system works, and have documentation for your records and insurance company.
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A complete Kitec repipe means removing every inch of the recalled piping from your home. That includes hot and cold water lines, supply lines to fixtures, and any Kitec fittings that could fail.
In Galt, where the median home was built in 1994 and soil conditions put extra stress on plumbing systems, a full replacement is the only way to eliminate the risk. Partial fixes don’t work because the brass fittings fail just as often as the pipe itself.
You’ll get modern, code-compliant materials installed by licensed professionals. We handle the permits, the inspections, and the cleanup. Your home’s plumbing will be insurable again, and you won’t be wondering every time you hear water running if today’s the day something bursts.
Most repiping projects in this area run between $5,000 and $30,000 depending on the size of your home and how much Kitec was originally installed. We’ll give you an exact number upfront—not a range, not an estimate that doubles later.
Kitec pipe is usually orange or blue, though sometimes it’s gray. The fittings are brass and often stamped with “Kitec” or the manufacturer name. You’ll typically find it near your water heater, under sinks, or in your basement or crawl space if you have one.
If your home was built or renovated between 1995 and 2007, check those areas first. In Galt, a significant number of homes were constructed during that period, so it’s worth looking even if you’re not sure.
If you can’t tell or don’t want to crawl around looking, call us. We’ll come out, inspect your system, and give you a definitive answer at no charge.
Some insurance providers will. Others will keep you on but increase your deductible for water damage claims or refuse to cover damage caused by Kitec failure. It depends on your carrier and your policy.
What’s consistent is that insurers don’t like Kitec. They know the failure rate is high and the damage is expensive. If you’re trying to get new coverage or switch providers, many won’t insure a home with Kitec still installed.
Replacing the system removes that obstacle entirely. You’ll have documentation showing the work was done by a licensed contractor, which satisfies most underwriters and keeps your home insurable at standard rates.
Most residential Kitec repiping jobs take between three and five days, depending on the size of your home and how accessible your plumbing is. Single-story homes with crawl space access go faster. Two-story homes with plumbing in the walls take longer.
We’ll give you a timeline before we start so you know what to expect. You’ll have running water at the end of each day—we don’t leave you without functional plumbing overnight.
The work isn’t silent, and there will be some disruption. But we’re not tearing apart your entire house. We open only what’s necessary, do the work cleanly, and restore everything before we leave.
For most homes in Galt, you’re looking at $5,000 to $30,000. Smaller homes with straightforward layouts cost less. Larger homes with complex plumbing or multiple stories cost more.
The price includes removing all the old Kitec, installing new pipe, pressure testing the system, repairing drywall, and cleaning up. We don’t charge extra for “unexpected” issues that should’ve been obvious from the start.
You’ll get a written estimate before any work begins. That number is what you’ll pay unless you ask us to do additional work that wasn’t part of the original scope. No padding, no surprises.
No. The pipe itself degrades over time, not just the fittings. The orange and blue Kitec pipe becomes brittle, cracks, and fails under normal water pressure. Replacing only the brass fittings leaves you with a system that’s still going to fail.
The defect is in the entire product line—pipe and fittings both. That’s why the recall covered everything and why the class action settlement existed in the first place.
A partial fix might buy you a few months, but it won’t solve the problem. You’ll end up paying for the same work twice: once for the temporary patch and again for the full repipe when the pipe itself fails.
We’ve been doing this work in El Dorado County since 2009. We’re local, licensed, and we don’t outsource the job to subcontractors you’ve never met.
You’ll get a free estimate with transparent pricing. We show up on time, do the work right, and clean up when we’re done. Our customers consistently mention that the final bill came in at or below the original estimate—not above it.
We’re available 24/7 for emergencies, which matters if your Kitec fails before you’ve had a chance to replace it. And we’re small enough that you’re not dealing with a call center or a different crew every day. You’ll work with people who know your name and your home.
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