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If your Arden-Arcade home was built or remodeled between 1995 and 2007, there’s a real chance you have Kitec plumbing. You’d recognize it by the bright blue and orange pipes, usually visible near your water heater or under sinks.
Here’s what you need to know: Kitec was recalled in 2005 because the fittings corrode faster than anyone expected. Most systems were supposed to last 25 years. Many are failing in less than 10.
When Kitec fails, it doesn’t give you a warning. You get a burst pipe, flooding, and water damage that can run $30,000 to $100,000 or more. Your insurance company knows this, which is why many won’t cover homes with Kitec—or they’ll charge you more and add higher deductibles for any water damage claims.
Replacing Kitec plumbing in Arden-Arcade means you’re not dealing with that anymore. You get modern PEX or copper pipes that actually work, insurance companies that’ll actually cover you, and the ability to sell your home without scaring off buyers.
Murray Plumbing has been handling residential plumbing in the Sacramento area for over two decades. We’re a family-owned company, which means lower overhead and fair pricing—not the inflated rates you’d get from a corporate franchise.
We know Arden-Arcade. We know the mid-century homes, the slab foundations, the way hard water clogs things faster here. We’ve replaced Kitec in hundreds of homes just like yours, and we’ve seen what happens when people wait too long.
Our Google rating is 4.7 out of 5 based on 93 reviews, and most of those reviews mention two things: we show up when we say we will, and the final bill is usually less than the estimate. That’s not marketing talk—that’s just how we operate.
First, we come out and inspect your plumbing system. We’ll confirm whether you actually have Kitec, check where it’s installed, and figure out what needs replacing. You’ll get a clear estimate before any work starts—no surprises, no upselling.
Once you’re ready to move forward, we schedule the replacement. Depending on the size of your home and how much Kitec you have, the job usually takes one to three days. We shut off your water, remove the old Kitec pipes and fittings, and install new copper or PEX throughout your home.
We’re not just swapping out the visible pipes. We’re replacing the whole system—supply lines, fittings, valves, everything that could fail. You’ll have water access during most of the process, though there will be periods where it’s off while we’re working.
After installation, we test everything to make sure there are no leaks and that water pressure is where it should be. Then we walk you through what we did, answer your questions, and clean up. You’re left with a plumbing system that’ll last decades, not years.
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When we handle Kitec plumbing replacement in Arden-Arcade, you’re getting a complete system upgrade. That means removing every section of Kitec pipe—hot and cold water lines—and replacing them with materials that meet current plumbing codes.
Most Arden-Arcade homes with Kitec have it running through walls, ceilings, and under floors. We access those areas, remove the old pipes, and install new ones without tearing apart your house unnecessarily. If we do need to open up drywall, we keep it minimal and let you know ahead of time.
You also get new shut-off valves, updated connections to fixtures, and a system that works with your existing water heater and appliances. We handle all the permitting and inspections required by Sacramento County, so you don’t have to deal with that paperwork.
For financing, we offer in-house payment plans. Kitec replacement isn’t cheap—it’s a real investment—but it’s a lot cheaper than emergency repairs and water damage restoration. And once it’s done, your home is insurable again, which matters if you’re planning to refinance or sell.
Look for bright blue and orange pipes, usually near your water heater, under sinks, or in your basement or crawl space. Blue pipes carry cold water, orange carries hot water.
Check the fittings where pipes connect. If you see brass fittings stamped with “Kitec,” “KTC,” “PlumbBetter,” or “IPEX,” that’s Kitec. The pipes themselves might also have these brand names printed on them.
Most Kitec was installed between 1995 and 2007 in new construction or during remodels. If your home was built or updated during that window, it’s worth checking. If you’re not sure, call us—we’ll come out and confirm it for free during an estimate.
It depends on the size of your home and how much Kitec you have. For a typical single-family home in Arden-Arcade, you’re usually looking at somewhere between $4,000 and $15,000.
Larger homes, multi-story layouts, or properties with Kitec running through hard-to-reach areas will cost more. Homes with slab foundations sometimes require different access methods, which can affect pricing.
We give you an upfront estimate after inspecting your property. No hidden fees, no surprises. And we offer financing, so you’re not stuck paying the full amount at once. The cost is significant, but it’s a fraction of what you’d pay for water damage and emergency repairs if the system fails.
No, and here’s why: the fittings are the main problem, but the pipes themselves also degrade over time. Replacing just the fittings leaves you with old pipes that are still at risk.
Insurance companies know this. Even if you replace the fittings, they’re still going to treat your home as a Kitec property. You won’t get the coverage or rates you need.
The only way to actually solve the problem is full replacement—removing all the Kitec pipes and fittings and installing a new system. Anything less is a temporary patch that doesn’t address the real risk.
Probably not. Most insurance policies don’t cover the cost of replacing Kitec because it’s considered a maintenance issue, not sudden damage.
What insurance does care about is whether you have Kitec in the first place. If they find out you do, they’ll either refuse to cover your home, charge you higher premiums, or add exclusions and higher deductibles for any water damage claims.
Once you replace your Kitec system, you can provide documentation to your insurance company showing the work was done. That usually gets you back to normal coverage and rates. Some homeowners even see their premiums drop after replacement.
For most homes in Arden-Arcade, the job takes one to three days. Smaller homes with straightforward layouts are usually faster. Larger homes or properties with Kitec running through multiple floors take longer.
You’ll have limited water access during the work, but we don’t leave you without water overnight. We plan the job so you can still use bathrooms and kitchens when we’re not actively working in those areas.
The timeline also depends on whether we need to open walls or ceilings to access pipes. We keep that to a minimum, but sometimes it’s necessary. We’ll walk you through what to expect during your estimate so there are no surprises.
Because the longer you wait, the higher the chance your system fails on its own terms—not yours. Kitec pipes don’t give you warning signs. One day they’re fine, the next day you have a burst pipe and a flooded house.
If that happens, you’re paying for emergency plumbing repairs, water damage restoration, and possibly temporary housing while your home is being fixed. That can easily cost $50,000 or more, and your insurance might not cover it if they know you have Kitec.
Replacing it now means you control the timing, the cost, and the outcome. You’re also protecting your home’s value—buyers won’t touch a house with Kitec, and appraisers will flag it as a risk. Get it done before it becomes an emergency.
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