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You’ll sleep better knowing your plumbing won’t burst at 2 AM. That’s the reality after a complete Kitec repipe in Gold River, CA.
Your water pressure comes back strong and consistent. No more weak showers or faucets that barely trickle. The water coming out of your taps is cleaner because it’s not picking up rust and corrosion from failing pipes.
Your home’s value stops declining. Right now, Kitec plumbing is a red flag for buyers, insurance companies, and mortgage lenders. Once it’s gone, you’re back to having a marketable property that doesn’t scare off every serious buyer who does their homework.
You stop throwing money at temporary fixes. Every patch job on Kitec is just delaying the inevitable. A full repipe costs less than years of emergency repairs plus the water damage you’ll eventually face.
The work takes a few days, not weeks. You stay in your home the whole time. And when it’s done, you’ve got decades of reliable plumbing instead of a ticking time bomb in your walls.
We’ve handled residential and commercial Kitec repiping across El Dorado County and the greater Sacramento area for over 15 years. We’re licensed (C1#916322), insured, and we show up when we say we will.
Gold River homeowners face a specific problem. Most homes here were built in the late 80s through early 2000s, right when Kitec was being installed everywhere. That means a large percentage of properties in your neighborhood are sitting on the same risk you are.
We’re available 24/7 because Kitec failures don’t wait for business hours. When you call, you get a real assessment, transparent pricing, and a crew that knows how to repipe your home without tearing it apart. Our Google rating sits at 4.7 out of 5 based on 93 reviews because we do what we say and charge what we quote.
First, we inspect your entire plumbing system to map out where the Kitec is and what it’ll take to replace it. You get a clear explanation of the scope and a written estimate before any work starts.
Once you approve, we schedule the job around your life. Most residential Kitec repipes in Gold River take two to four days depending on your home’s size and layout. We shut off water to specific areas as we work, so you’re not completely without plumbing the entire time.
We remove all the old Kitec piping and replace it with either copper or PEX, depending on what makes sense for your home and budget. Copper lasts 70 to 100 years. PEX installs faster and costs less while still giving you decades of reliable service.
We handle the drywall access and patching as we go. You’re not left with gaping holes in your walls when we’re done. Any painting or finish work gets completed so your home looks normal again.
Before we leave, we test the entire system for leaks and pressure. You get documentation of the work, which matters when you sell or refinance. And if anything comes up after we’re gone, you call us. We stand behind the work.
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You’re getting full removal of every inch of Kitec plumbing in your home. That includes supply lines, hot water lines, and any fittings or connections that are part of the system. Half measures don’t work here.
We replace everything with quality materials that meet current California plumbing codes. If we’re using copper, it’s Type L or Type M. If we’re installing PEX, it’s cross-linked polyethylene that’s rated for both hot and cold water. You’re not getting bargain materials that’ll cause problems five years from now.
Gold River homes typically range from 1,500 to 3,000 square feet, and most were built with two to four bathrooms. That affects the scope of your repipe. Larger homes with more fixtures take longer and cost more, but the process is the same.
We also handle the permit process if your jurisdiction requires it. Sacramento County has specific requirements for plumbing work, and we make sure everything’s done to code. That protects you if you ever have an insurance claim or sell the property.
The final cost depends on your home’s size, how accessible your plumbing is, and what material you choose. Most Gold River homeowners pay between $6,000 and $15,000 for a complete residential Kitec repiping job. That’s a fraction of what you’d pay to repair water damage from a catastrophic pipe failure.
Look for orange or blue plastic pipes, usually marked with “Kitec” or “KTC” on the tubing. You’ll most likely see them near your water heater, under sinks, or in your basement or crawl space if you have one.
The fittings are brass and often have visible markings. If your home was built or renovated between 1995 and 2007, there’s a higher chance Kitec was used. That timeframe covers a lot of Gold River’s housing development.
If you’re not sure, call us for an inspection. We can identify Kitec quickly and tell you exactly how much of your system needs replacing. It’s better to know now than find out when a pipe bursts and floods your house.
You can, but you’re just buying time. Kitec fails because of how it’s made, not because of isolated defects. The brass fittings corrode from the inside due to a chemical reaction with the water. Once one section fails, the rest of your system is on the same timeline.
Patching leaks might save you money this month, but you’ll be calling a plumber again in six months or a year when another section goes. And each time, you’re risking a major failure that causes serious water damage.
Insurance companies know this. Some won’t cover homes with Kitec at all. Others charge higher premiums or exclude water damage claims related to Kitec failures. A full repipe eliminates that risk and often pays for itself by preventing one catastrophic leak.
Most residential Kitec repiping jobs in Gold River take two to four days. Smaller homes or simpler layouts might be done faster. Larger homes with multiple stories or hard-to-reach plumbing can take closer to a week.
You can stay in your home the entire time. We work in sections, so you’ll have water to at least part of the house throughout the day. We shut off the main water supply when we need to, but we coordinate with you to minimize disruption.
You won’t have full use of all your plumbing while we’re working, but you’ll have enough to function. Most homeowners find it’s easier than they expected. And when it’s done, you’re finished dealing with Kitec forever.
Both work. Copper lasts longer, up to 100 years, and some homeowners prefer it because it’s been the standard for decades. It costs more and takes longer to install because every connection requires soldering.
PEX is faster to install, costs less, and handles freezing temperatures better, though that’s less of an issue in Gold River. It’s flexible, so it needs fewer fittings and connections, which means fewer potential leak points. PEX is rated to last 50 years or more, which is still longer than most people own their homes.
If your budget’s tight, PEX makes sense. If you want the longest possible lifespan and don’t mind paying extra, go with copper. We’ll walk you through the pros and cons based on your specific situation and help you decide what fits your home and your plans.
Yes, in a good way. Right now, Kitec plumbing hurts your home’s value. Buyers either walk away or demand a price reduction to cover the cost of repiping. Some can’t even get financing because lenders see Kitec as a liability.
Once you’ve repiped, that problem disappears. You can market your home without disclosing a plumbing issue that scares off serious buyers. Your home inspection won’t flag Kitec as a defect, and buyers won’t use it as leverage to negotiate your price down.
Gold River’s median home value is high compared to the rest of Sacramento County. Protecting that value makes sense. A $10,000 repipe is a lot cheaper than losing $30,000 or more on your sale price because a buyer’s inspector finds Kitec and the deal falls apart.
Usually not. Insurance typically covers sudden, accidental damage, but not the cost to replace defective materials. If a Kitec pipe bursts and floods your home, your policy might cover the water damage, but it won’t pay to repipe your house.
Some insurance companies won’t even cover the water damage if they know you have Kitec and didn’t replace it. They consider it a known defect, which means you’re on the hook for everything.
There was a class action settlement years ago that provided some compensation for Kitec replacement, but the deadline to file a claim has passed. At this point, you’re paying out of pocket. The good news is that repiping costs a lot less than dealing with a flooded home, ruined belongings, and potential mold remediation.
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