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If your home was built between 1995 and 2007 in El Dorado County, there’s a real chance you have Kitec plumbing. And if you do, the question isn’t if it’ll fail—it’s when.
Kitec pipes don’t just leak. They burst. The brass fittings corrode from the inside out, weakening until they give way without warning. That means water damage, ruined floors, destroyed belongings, and repair bills that can hit $30,000 or more.
The last Kitec systems were installed around 2007. That means even the newest ones are past their 10-year life expectancy. Every day you wait is another day closer to a catastrophic failure you can’t predict or prevent.
A complete Kitec repipe in Kelsey, CA removes that risk entirely. You get modern, reliable plumbing that won’t corrode, won’t burst, and won’t keep you up at night wondering if today’s the day. You also restore your water pressure, protect your home’s value, and eliminate the insurance headaches that come with defective plumbing.
We’ve been handling residential and commercial plumbing throughout El Dorado County for over 24 years. We’re not a franchise or a call center—we’re a local, family-owned business that shows up on time and charges what we say we will.
Kelsey homeowners deal with the same Kitec issues we see across the county: aging systems installed during the building boom, insurance companies asking questions, and the constant worry that comes with knowing your pipes are defective. We’ve repiped hundreds of homes in this area, and we know exactly what it takes to do the job right the first time.
You’ll get a free estimate with transparent pricing before we start. No hidden fees, no upselling, no surprises when the bill comes. Just straight answers and professional work backed by our lifetime warranty.
We start with a free estimate. You’ll know the exact cost before we touch a single pipe—no ballpark figures, no “it depends.” Just a clear number based on your home’s layout and the scope of work.
Once you’re ready to move forward, we handle the permits and schedule the work around your life. Most Kitec repipe jobs in Kelsey, CA take one to two days depending on the size of your home. We’ll shut off your water, remove all the old Kitec piping, and install new copper or PEX lines throughout your house.
After the new pipes are in, we pressure-test everything to make sure there are no leaks. Then we patch the drywall, finish it, and paint it so it looks like we were never there. You’re left with a fully functional plumbing system that won’t fail, won’t burst, and comes with a lifetime warranty on our work.
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A complete Kitec repipe in Kelsey, CA means removing every inch of defective piping and replacing it with materials that won’t corrode or fail. That includes all hot and cold water lines, supply lines to fixtures, and any brass fittings that came with the original Kitec system.
You’re not just getting new pipes. You’re getting restored water pressure, elimination of that metallic taste or discoloration, and peace of mind that your plumbing won’t spontaneously burst while you’re at work or asleep. You’re also protecting your home’s resale value—buyers in El Dorado County know what Kitec is, and they’ll either walk away or demand a price reduction if it’s still in your house.
We also handle the finish work. That means patching drywall, texturing, and painting so your walls look the way they did before we opened them up. And because we’re licensed and insured with over two decades of experience, you’re covered if anything goes wrong.
The average cost to repipe a one- to three-bedroom home in this area runs between $5,000 and $30,000 depending on the size and complexity. That might sound like a lot, but compare it to the cost of repeated emergency repairs, water damage restoration, mold remediation, and the hit your home value takes with Kitec still in the walls. A full repipe is the smarter investment.
Check your water heater, under sinks, and in your basement or crawl space. Kitec pipes are usually marked with “Kitec” or “KTC” on the pipe itself, and they come in bright blue (cold water) or orange/red (hot water). The brass fittings will often have “KTC” stamped on them.
If your home was built or renovated between 1995 and 2007 anywhere in El Dorado County, Placer County, or the greater Sacramento area, you’re in the zone where Kitec was commonly installed. Builders used it because it was cheap and easy to work with—until everyone realized it was defective.
You can also call us for a free inspection. We’ll come out, take a look at your plumbing, and tell you exactly what you have. No charge, no obligation.
You’re looking at immediate water damage, potentially thousands of gallons flooding your home depending on how long it takes to shut off the main. Drywall gets soaked, flooring warps, furniture and belongings get ruined, and mold starts growing within 24 to 48 hours.
The average water damage claim runs anywhere from $5,000 to $30,000 or more. And here’s the kicker: many insurance companies in California are now refusing to cover homes with known Kitec plumbing, or they’ll exclude coverage for damage caused by Kitec failures. That means you could be on the hook for the entire cost out of pocket.
The smarter move is to replace the system before it fails. A planned Kitec repipe in Kelsey, CA costs less than emergency repairs plus water damage restoration, and you’re not dealing with the chaos of a flooded house.
Most residential Kitec repiping jobs take one to two days depending on the size of your home and how accessible your plumbing is. We’ll need to shut off your water while we’re working, but we do everything we can to minimize the downtime.
If it’s a two-day job, we’ll usually get your water back on at the end of each day so you can use your sinks, toilets, and showers overnight. We’re not going to leave you without water for days on end—we know you’ve got a life to live.
Once the new pipes are in and tested, your water stays on for good. No more worrying about bursts, no more low pressure, no more waiting for the inevitable failure.
You can, but it’s like putting a bandage on a broken leg. Kitec doesn’t fail in just one spot—the entire system is made from the same defective materials. If one section is leaking or showing signs of corrosion, the rest of your pipes are right behind it.
Piecemeal repairs add up fast. You’ll pay for the service call, the labor, the parts, and the drywall repair every single time another section fails. Do that three or four times and you’ve spent more than a complete repipe would’ve cost—and you still have a ticking time bomb in your walls.
A full Kitec repipe in Kelsey, CA solves the problem once. You’re done. No more emergency calls, no more surprise leaks, no more wondering when the next failure is coming.
Absolutely. Buyers and their inspectors know what Kitec is, and it’s a massive red flag. Homes with Kitec plumbing sit on the market longer, get lower offers, and often lose buyers during the inspection phase when the full scope of the problem becomes clear.
If you’re planning to sell in El Dorado County, a complete repipe removes that obstacle entirely. You can market your home with confidence, disclose that the plumbing has been fully updated, and avoid the price reductions or repair credits that come with leaving Kitec in place.
Even if you’re not selling anytime soon, the investment protects your home’s value. Real estate agents in this area will tell you the same thing: Kitec is a deal-killer, and replacing it is one of the smartest upgrades you can make.
Yes. If your Kitec system has already started leaking or if you’re dealing with an active failure, we offer 24/7 emergency service. We’ll get someone out fast to stop the immediate damage and assess what needs to happen next.
In most cases, we can start the repipe process right away if that’s what you want to do. We keep our pricing transparent even in emergency situations—you’ll know what it costs before we start the work, and we won’t hit you with inflated rates just because it’s urgent.
Our goal is to get your plumbing fixed, your home protected, and your life back to normal as quickly as possible. That’s what we’ve been doing in El Dorado County for over two decades, and it’s what we’ll do for you.
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