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If your Pleasant Valley home was built between 1995 and 2007, there’s a real chance you have Kitec plumbing. And if you do, you’re living with a ticking clock. These pipes don’t just wear out—they fail catastrophically, often without warning.
The brass fittings corrode from the inside. The pipes themselves become brittle. White residue starts showing up around joints, or the pipes start to bulge or turn black. By the time you see those signs, you’re already close to a burst pipe and thousands of dollars in water damage.
Insurance companies know this. Some won’t cover homes with Kitec at all. Others jack up your premiums or add massive deductibles. And if you’re trying to sell? Buyers either walk away or demand a steep discount to cover the repipe they know is coming.
The question isn’t if your Kitec will fail. It’s whether you’ll replace it on your terms or deal with an emergency in the middle of the night. We handle Kitec repiping in Pleasant Valley every week. Most whole-house jobs take two to four days. You get new copper or PEX pipes, proper permits, and a system that’ll last decades—not years.
Murray Plumbing has been serving Pleasant Valley and the greater El Dorado County area for years. We’re not a franchise or a call center. We’re a local crew with a 4.7-star Google rating built on showing up on time, doing the work right, and charging what we said we’d charge.
We’ve handled Kitec replacement in homes across this region—from single-story ranches to multi-level properties. We know the local building codes, we pull the permits, and we coordinate inspections so you don’t have to. Most of our repipe jobs pass inspection on the first try because we use quality materials and experienced plumbers who’ve done this hundreds of times.
You’ll get a free estimate with transparent pricing. No hidden fees. No upselling. And if something costs less than we quoted, that’s what you pay. We also offer 24/7 emergency service, because we know Kitec doesn’t always fail during business hours.
First, we come out and assess your system. We’ll confirm whether you actually have Kitec, check for early warning signs, and map out what needs to be replaced. Then we give you a detailed estimate that covers materials, labor, permits, and timeline.
Once you’re ready to move forward, we handle the permits and schedule the work. Most residential Kitec repipe projects in Pleasant Valley take two to four days, depending on the size of your home and how much of the system needs replacing. We’ll shut off water to specific areas as we work, so you’re not completely without plumbing the entire time.
We install new copper or PEX piping using code-compliant methods. Copper is durable and resists bacteria. PEX is flexible, faster to install, and typically costs less. We’ll walk you through both options so you can decide what makes sense for your home and budget.
After the install, we coordinate the inspection with local authorities. Once it passes, we restore any drywall or finishes we had to access, clean up the work area, and walk you through your new system. You’ll also get warranties on both materials and labor.
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A complete Kitec repipe means removing every inch of problematic pipe and fitting in your home—not just patching the parts that have failed. That includes supply lines running to sinks, toilets, showers, water heaters, and appliances. We replace it all with new copper or PEX that meets current California plumbing codes.
In Pleasant Valley and throughout El Dorado County, most homes from the mid-90s to mid-2000s were plumbed with similar layouts. That means we’ve seen your floor plan before, and we know where the problem areas usually hide. We also know which walls we’ll need to access and how to minimize the disruption to your home.
The repipe includes all necessary permits and inspections. We handle the paperwork, schedule the inspector, and make sure everything is up to code before we close up walls. You’ll get a warranty on our workmanship and a manufacturer’s warranty on the materials. And because we’re local, we’re here if you ever have questions or need follow-up service.
Most Pleasant Valley homeowners are surprised by how fast the process goes. You’re not looking at weeks of construction. You’re looking at a few days of focused work, then it’s done. No more worrying about when your pipes will fail. No more insurance headaches. No more explaining to buyers why your home has a known defect.
Most whole-house Kitec repipe projects in Pleasant Valley run between $5,000 and $15,000, depending on the size of your home and how much of the system needs replacing. A small one-bedroom home with simple plumbing will cost less than a multi-story house with multiple bathrooms and a complex layout.
The price includes removing all the old Kitec pipe and fittings, installing new copper or PEX, pulling permits, coordinating inspections, and restoring any drywall or finishes we have to access. PEX is usually less expensive than copper because it’s faster to install and requires fewer fittings.
We give you a detailed written estimate before we start, so you know exactly what you’re paying for. No surprises. And if the job ends up costing less than we quoted—which happens more often than you’d think—that’s what you pay. We’ve had customers tell us the final bill came in lower than the estimate, and that’s how it should be.
Most residential Kitec repipe jobs in Pleasant Valley take two to four days from start to finish. Smaller homes with straightforward layouts can sometimes be done in one to two days. Larger homes or properties with multiple stories and complex plumbing might take closer to a week.
The timeline depends on how much pipe needs replacing, how accessible it is, and whether we need to open up walls or ceilings to reach it. We’ll give you a realistic schedule during the estimate so you can plan accordingly.
You won’t be completely without water the entire time. We work in sections, shutting off water to specific areas while we repipe them, then moving to the next zone. That way you still have access to at least some plumbing throughout most of the project. Once the install is done and the inspection passes, we patch any drywall, clean up, and you’re back to normal.
Most homeowners insurance policies won’t cover the cost of replacing Kitec pipes as a preventive measure. Insurance typically only covers sudden, accidental damage—like a burst pipe that floods your home. And even then, they’ll cover the water damage, but not the cost of replacing the defective plumbing that caused it.
In fact, many insurance companies in California are now refusing to insure homes with Kitec at all, or they’re increasing premiums and deductibles significantly. Some will give you a limited window to replace the system before they drop your coverage entirely.
The class-action settlement that compensated homeowners for Kitec replacement ended in January 2020, so that option is no longer available. At this point, the cost of repiping comes out of your pocket. The good news is that replacing it now—on your schedule—is almost always cheaper than dealing with an emergency repipe after a catastrophic failure, plus the water damage, mold remediation, and lost belongings that come with it.
The most obvious warning sign is white or chalky residue building up around pipe fittings and joints. That’s corrosion, and it means the brass fittings are breaking down from the inside. You might also notice pipes that look swollen or bulging, or sections that have turned dark or black.
Reduced water pressure is another red flag, especially if it’s getting worse over time. That usually means buildup or corrosion is restricting flow inside the pipes. Some homeowners also report a metallic taste in their water or discoloration—though by the time you’re noticing that, the system is already in bad shape.
The problem with Kitec is that it often fails without much warning. You might see one of these signs, or you might not see anything until a pipe bursts in the middle of the night. The defect is in the material itself, not just in how it was installed, which is why experts say 100% of Kitec systems will eventually fail. If your Pleasant Valley home has Kitec and you’re seeing any of these signs, don’t wait. Get it replaced before it becomes an emergency.
You can, but it’s not a long-term solution. Kitec fails because of a material defect, not because of isolated damage. If one section is leaking, the rest of your system is made of the same defective material and will fail eventually too.
Patching individual leaks might buy you a few months or even a year, but you’ll end up spending money on repairs over and over again—and those costs add up fast. Most homeowners who try to limp along with repairs end up spending more in the long run than they would have if they’d just repiped the whole house upfront.
There’s also the issue of water damage. Every time a Kitec pipe bursts, you’re looking at potential damage to floors, walls, ceilings, and anything stored nearby. You might also be dealing with mold if the water sits too long. A full repipe eliminates that risk entirely. You replace the problem once, and you’re done. No more emergency calls, no more water damage, no more wondering when the next leak is coming.
Both copper and PEX are solid choices, and both will last decades longer than Kitec. Copper is the traditional option—it’s durable, resists bacteria, and has been used in plumbing for over a century. It also tends to hold up well in California’s climate and meets all local building codes in Pleasant Valley and El Dorado County.
PEX is newer, but it’s become the go-to for a lot of repipe projects because it’s flexible, faster to install, and usually costs less. It requires fewer fittings, which means fewer potential leak points. It’s also easier to route through walls and tight spaces, which can reduce the amount of drywall we need to open up during the install.
The right choice depends on your home, your budget, and your preferences. We’ll walk you through both options during the estimate and explain the pros and cons based on your specific situation. Either way, you’re getting a system that’s code-compliant, warrantied, and built to last. The most important thing is getting the Kitec out of your home before it fails.
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