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If your home was built between 1995 and 2007 in Orangevale, there’s a real chance you have Kitec plumbing. Those orange and blue pipes were installed in hundreds of thousands of homes across North America before the manufacturer recalled them in 2005.
The problem isn’t just that they’re old. Kitec pipes corrode from the inside out because of how they were made. The brass fittings break down through a process called dezincification, and the pipes themselves can’t handle the heat your water heater produces. They were only rated for 180°F, but most tanks run hotter than that.
That means every day you wait, you’re closer to a burst pipe. Not a slow leak you can catch early. A full rupture that floods your home, damages your floors and walls, and creates the perfect environment for mold. The question isn’t if it will happen. It’s when.
Replacing your Kitec piping now means you’re in control. You choose the timeline. You avoid the emergency. And you protect your home’s value, your insurance coverage, and your peace of mind.
We’ve been serving Orangevale and the surrounding Sacramento County area for over 24 years. We’re a family-owned company, and we’ve built our reputation on showing up when we say we will, doing the work right, and charging what we quoted.
Orangevale homeowners deal with unique plumbing challenges. The soil here contracts when we go through dry spells, which puts stress on underground pipes. Add Kitec’s built-in failure rate to that, and you’ve got a system that’s working against you.
We’ve repiped dozens of homes in this area. We know the housing stock, the common layouts, and how to get the job done with minimal disruption. You’ll stay in your home during the process, and most repipes take just a few days from start to finish.
First, we come out and do a free estimate. We’ll look at your current plumbing, confirm whether you have Kitec, and walk you through what needs to happen. You’ll get an upfront price before any work starts.
Once you’re ready to move forward, we schedule the job. We’ll shut off your water, remove the old Kitec piping, and install new copper or PEX lines throughout your home. Copper lasts 75+ years. PEX is flexible, handles temperature swings well, and works great in homes with high pH water.
We open up walls only where necessary, and we patch and paint everything when we’re done. The goal is to leave your home looking like we were never there, except for the fact that your plumbing actually works the way it should.
You’ll have water back on the same day in most cases. We test everything before we leave, and we make sure there are no leaks, no pressure issues, and no surprises. Then we walk you through what we did and answer any questions you have.
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A complete Kitec repipe in Orangevale means we replace every section of Kitec pipe in your home. That includes hot and cold water lines, supply lines to fixtures, and any piping that runs through walls, ceilings, or under the foundation.
We use Type L copper or PEX piping depending on your home’s needs and your preferences. Both are code-compliant, long-lasting, and a massive upgrade from Kitec. We also replace any fittings, valves, or connectors that were part of the original Kitec system.
The cost for a full repipe typically ranges from $5,000 to $30,000 depending on the size of your home and how much piping needs to be replaced. That includes labor, materials, wall patching, and paint. Some companies charge extra for finish work. We don’t.
Orangevale homes built in the late ’90s and early 2000s are the most likely to have Kitec. If you’re not sure whether your home has it, look for orange or blue pipes near your water heater or under sinks. If you see them, it’s time to act. Kitec was part of a $125 million class action settlement because of how often it fails. The deadline to file a claim passed in 2020, so there’s no compensation available anymore. You’re on your own to fix it.
Check near your water heater, under sinks, or in your basement or crawl space. Kitec pipes are usually bright orange or blue, and they’re often labeled with “Kitec” or “KTC” on the pipe itself. The fittings are brass and may have a greenish tint if they’ve started to corrode.
If your home was built or renovated between 1995 and 2007, there’s a higher chance you have Kitec. It was commonly used in new construction and remodels during that time because it was cheaper and easier to install than copper. Builders in the Sacramento area, including Orangevale, used it frequently.
If you’re still not sure, call us. We’ll come out, take a look, and tell you exactly what you have. There’s no charge for the inspection, and you’ll know for certain whether you need to take action.
Probably not. Most insurance companies won’t cover the cost of replacing Kitec because it’s considered a defective material, not sudden damage. Some policies specifically exclude Kitec, and others will only cover the water damage that happens after a pipe bursts, not the cost of preventing it.
Even if your policy does cover water damage, you’ll still be responsible for the deductible, and your rates may go up after a claim. Plus, if the insurance company determines you knew about the Kitec and didn’t replace it, they may deny the claim altogether.
The better move is to replace the piping before it fails. You’ll avoid the damage, the claim, and the headache. And if you’re planning to sell your home, having Kitec replaced makes the property easier to sell and protects its value. Buyers and their lenders often won’t move forward if Kitec is present.
Most residential repipes take between two and five days depending on the size of your home and how much piping needs to be replaced. Smaller homes with straightforward layouts are faster. Larger homes or homes with complex plumbing systems take a bit longer.
You can stay in your home during the process. We’ll need to shut off your water while we’re working, but we’ll restore it at the end of each day so you can use sinks, showers, and toilets overnight. We’ll also keep the work area as clean as possible and protect your floors and furniture.
Once the piping is in, we patch the drywall, paint, and clean up. The goal is to leave your home looking the way it did before we started, just with plumbing that won’t fail on you. We’ll schedule the work around your availability and keep you updated every step of the way.
For a typical one to three-bedroom home in Orangevale, you’re looking at somewhere between $5,000 and $30,000 for a complete repipe. That includes removing all the Kitec, installing new copper or PEX piping, patching walls, and painting. The final cost depends on the size of your home, how accessible the pipes are, and whether there are any complications like multiple stories or slab foundations.
We give you a firm price upfront after we’ve looked at your home. No surprises, no change orders unless you ask us to do something different. Some customers have told us the final bill came in lower than the estimate, which doesn’t happen often in this industry.
Compare that to the cost of emergency repairs after a burst pipe. Water damage can easily run $10,000 to $50,000 or more depending on how long the water runs and what it damages. Add in mold remediation, lost belongings, and the time you’ll spend dealing with insurance, and the cost of waiting goes up fast.
You can, but it’s not a good long-term strategy. If one section of Kitec is failing, the rest of the system is under the same stress and will fail soon. You’ll end up paying for multiple repairs over the next few years, and the total cost will likely exceed what a full repipe would have cost in the first place.
Kitec doesn’t fail because of bad luck or improper installation. It fails because of how it was manufactured. The materials break down over time, and every section of pipe in your home is on the same timeline. Patching one leak just buys you a little time before the next one.
A full repipe solves the problem permanently. You won’t have to worry about another Kitec failure, and you won’t have to deal with the stress of wondering when the next leak will happen. It’s a bigger investment upfront, but it’s the only way to actually fix the issue.
We’ve been doing this for over 24 years in Orangevale and the surrounding area. We’re licensed, insured, and we’ve built a reputation on being straight with people. Our Google rating is 4.7 out of 5 based on 93 reviews, and a lot of those reviews mention our pricing, our punctuality, and the fact that we do what we say we’re going to do.
We also offer 24/7 emergency service if you have a pipe that’s already burst or leaking. We’ll get someone out fast, stop the water, and start working on a plan to fix it permanently. We’re local, we’re family-owned, and we’re not going anywhere.
You’ll get a free estimate with no obligation. We’ll explain what needs to happen, answer your questions, and give you a fair price. If you decide to move forward, we’ll schedule the work at a time that works for you and get it done right.
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