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Your water pressure returns to normal. Hot showers stay hot. You stop wondering when the next leak will happen.
More importantly, your insurance company stops questioning your coverage. Buyers don’t walk away during inspections. You’re not scrambling to find emergency plumbers on weekends because a fitting gave out.
Kitec systems installed between 1995 and 2007 are past their expected lifespan. The brass fittings corrode from the inside out—dezincification is the technical term, but what matters is they fail without warning. Homes in Tahoma, CA and across El Dorado County were built or remodeled during this exact window. If you bought your house in the early 2000s or inherited property from that era, there’s a real chance Kitec is running through your walls right now.
Repiping with copper or PEX eliminates that risk entirely. You’re not patching problems anymore. You’re removing them.
We’ve been serving El Dorado County since the late ’90s. We were here when Kitec was being installed, and we’ve been here removing it ever since.
We’re not a franchise or a call center. We’re local, licensed, insured, and available 24/7 for emergencies. Our Google rating sits at 4.7 out of 5 based on 93 reviews because we show up on time, quote fairly, and finish the job without upselling you on things you don’t need.
Tahoma, CA homeowners deal with older housing stock and properties that have been remodeled multiple times. That means surprises behind walls. We’ve handled enough repipes in this area to know what we’re walking into, and we price accordingly—no inflated estimates, no change orders that double your bill halfway through.
First, we inspect your plumbing to confirm you have Kitec and assess the extent of the installation. Not every home has it throughout—some builders only used it for hot water lines. We map out what needs replacing and give you a written estimate.
Once you approve, we schedule the work. Most residential repipes take two to four days depending on square footage and access. You can stay in your home during the process. We shut off water only when we’re actively connecting new lines.
We remove the old Kitec piping and fittings, then install copper or PEX depending on your preference and budget. Copper lasts longer and handles high heat better. PEX is faster to install and costs less. Both are massive upgrades over Kitec.
After installation, we pressure-test the system to confirm there are no leaks, restore water service, and walk you through what we did. You’ll have documentation for insurance, future buyers, and your own peace of mind.
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You get complete removal of all Kitec piping and fittings—not just the sections that are leaking. Partial repipes don’t solve the problem. The system fails as a whole, so we replace it as a whole.
We install new copper or PEX lines for both hot and cold water. All connections are soldered or crimped to code. We handle permits, inspections, and any drywall or access holes needed to reach the pipes. Patch and paint aren’t included, but we keep disruption minimal and leave your home clean.
Tahoma, CA sits in an area where many homes were built as vacation cabins and later converted to year-round residences. That means plumbing layouts can be unconventional. We’ve repiped everything from small single-story homes to larger multi-level properties with additions. Each job is different, but the outcome is the same: reliable plumbing that won’t fail on you.
You also get documentation showing the work was completed by a licensed contractor. That matters when you sell, refinance, or file an insurance claim.
Most full-home repipes in Tahoma, CA run between $4,000 and $10,000 depending on square footage, number of bathrooms, and whether you choose copper or PEX. Copper costs more upfront but lasts 50+ years. PEX is less expensive and faster to install.
Partial repipes—where only hot water lines are replaced—cost less but don’t eliminate the risk. Cold water Kitec fittings fail too, just not as quickly. If you’re opening walls and paying for labor anyway, replacing everything makes more sense.
We provide free estimates after inspecting your property. No pressure, no sales pitch. You’ll know exactly what it costs before we start, and the final bill matches the estimate unless you request changes mid-job.
Most homes take two to four days. Smaller single-story homes with one or two bathrooms are faster. Larger homes with multiple levels, complex layouts, or limited access take longer.
You don’t need to move out. We work in sections so you still have water most of the time. We shut off your main line only when we’re connecting new pipes to your water heater or main supply.
We schedule around your availability. If you need us to work weekends or start early to finish faster, we’ll make it happen. The goal is to get your plumbing functional and reliable without turning your life upside down.
Most insurance policies don’t cover repiping as a preventive measure. They’ll pay for damage caused by a burst pipe—drywall, flooring, belongings—but not the cost of replacing the plumbing itself.
However, some insurers offer discounts or incentives if you remove Kitec proactively. Others won’t renew policies on homes with known Kitec unless you repipe. It depends on your carrier and policy terms.
What insurance will cover is the catastrophic damage that happens when Kitec fails. That’s often $10,000 to $50,000 in repairs—far more than a repipe costs. Repiping now protects you from that scenario and keeps your coverage intact. Call your agent and ask if they have any programs or requirements related to Kitec. Then call us for an estimate.
You can, but it’s a short-term fix. Kitec fails because of a manufacturing defect in the fittings and pipe composition. Every fitting in your system has the same flaw, so replacing one section doesn’t stop the others from failing.
Partial repairs also make it harder to sell your home later. Inspectors will note that Kitec is still present, and buyers will either walk away or demand a price reduction to cover a full repipe.
If budget is tight, we can prioritize hot water lines since they fail faster due to higher temperatures. But understand that cold water fittings will eventually corrode too. You’re delaying the problem, not solving it. Most homeowners who start with a partial repipe end up calling us back within a year or two to finish the job.
Low water pressure is the most common early sign. As fittings corrode internally, they restrict flow. You’ll notice weaker pressure in showers, faucets, and appliances.
Discolored water—especially orange or brown tint—indicates corrosion inside the pipes. Small leaks around fittings or visible moisture on walls and ceilings are red flags. If you see water stains or smell mildew in areas near plumbing, don’t wait.
The worst-case scenario is a full rupture. Kitec doesn’t drip—it bursts. You’ll come home to standing water, ruined floors, and a frantic call to your insurance company. By the time you see obvious symptoms, the system is already compromised. If your home was built or remodeled between 1995 and 2007, get it inspected even if everything seems fine.
We’ve been repiping homes in El Dorado County for over two decades. We know the housing stock in Tahoma, CA—the layouts, the common issues, the quirks that come with older properties and vacation-home conversions.
We’re available 24/7 for emergencies, and we respond fast. Our pricing is transparent. You get a written estimate before we start, and we don’t pad the bill with unnecessary add-ons. Customers consistently mention that our final cost came in at or below the original quote.
We’re also local. We’re not dispatching crews from Sacramento or Reno. We’re based in El Dorado County, and we’ve built our reputation here. That means we care about the quality of our work because we’ll see you at the grocery store. Our 4.7-star Google rating reflects that commitment. You’re not just another job number.
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