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If your Granite Bay home was built between 1995 and 2007, there’s a real chance you have Kitec pipes running through your walls. That’s not just an inconvenience—it’s a ticking clock.
Kitec doesn’t give you small leaks as a warning. These pipes burst open completely, flooding rooms in minutes and causing tens of thousands in water damage. The brass fittings break down from the inside out, and the plastic tubing wasn’t designed to handle the heat your water heater produces every single day.
Replacing Kitec plumbing in Granite Bay means you’re not just avoiding a mess. You’re protecting a million-dollar investment, keeping your insurance coverage intact, and eliminating the anxiety that comes with knowing your plumbing could fail while you’re asleep or away. Most homeowners who replace Kitec say the same thing: they wish they’d done it sooner.
We’ve served El Dorado County for over 15 years, and Granite Bay homeowners know us for showing up when we say we will and charging exactly what we quoted. No surprises, no upselling, no runaround.
We’re not the biggest plumbing company in the area, and that’s intentional. When you call, you get someone who answers. When we schedule your Kitec pipe replacement in Granite Bay, we show up on time with the crew and materials ready to go.
Our 4.7-star Google rating comes from doing the work right the first time and treating your home the way we’d treat our own. Granite Bay homeowners deal with enough—your plumber shouldn’t add to the stress.
First, we come out and inspect your system. We’ll confirm whether you have Kitec, check how it’s routed through your home, and give you a transparent quote based on your home’s size and layout. Most Granite Bay homes fall somewhere between $5,000 and $15,000 depending on square footage and complexity.
Once you’re ready to move forward, we schedule the work at a time that works for you. The actual replacement takes a few days—not weeks. We shut off water to sections of the house as we work, so you’re not completely without plumbing the entire time. We remove the old Kitec pipes and fittings, install new copper or PEX piping that’s built to last decades, and test everything before we leave.
After the install, we patch any drywall we had to open and clean up completely. You’ll have documentation of the work for your records and for any future buyers if you ever sell. Most importantly, you’ll have a plumbing system you can actually trust.
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When we replace Kitec pipes in Granite Bay, you’re getting a complete system overhaul—not a patchwork fix. We remove every inch of Kitec from your home, including the fittings that are most likely to fail first.
You’ll get new piping installed with materials that are rated to last 50 to 100 years, depending on what we install. Copper is the gold standard and what most Granite Bay homeowners choose for longevity. PEX is another solid option that’s flexible, durable, and often faster to install in homes with complex layouts.
We also handle the permits, inspections, and any coordination with your insurance company if needed. Granite Bay homes are valuable, and many insurance providers have started asking questions about Kitec during renewals. Having documentation that your system’s been fully replaced can make that conversation a lot easier. You’ll also see an immediate impact on your home’s resale value—buyers and their inspectors flag Kitec as a major red flag, and replacing it removes that obstacle entirely.
Kitec was installed in homes built or renovated between 1995 and 2007, so if your Granite Bay home falls in that range, it’s worth checking. The pipes are usually orange or blue, and the fittings are brass-colored with “Kitec” stamped on them.
You’ll most likely find it near your water heater, under sinks, or in your basement or crawl space if you have one. If you’re not sure what you’re looking at, we can come out and confirm it for you during a free inspection.
Even if you only see a small section of Kitec, assume it’s throughout the house. Builders didn’t mix and match—if they used it in one area, they used it everywhere.
Most homes take between three and five days, depending on size and how the plumbing is routed. Larger homes or properties with multiple stories and complex layouts can take a bit longer.
You can stay in your home during the work. We shut off water to specific sections as we go, so you’ll still have access to bathrooms and kitchens for most of the day. We coordinate with you to minimize disruption—if you need water access at certain times, we work around that.
The timeline also depends on whether we need to open walls to access pipes. In some Granite Bay homes, the plumbing is easy to reach. In others, we need to cut drywall, which adds a day or two for patching and cleanup. We’ll know after the inspection and give you an accurate estimate before we start.
For most Granite Bay homes, you’re looking at somewhere between $5,000 and $15,000. Smaller homes with straightforward layouts tend to fall on the lower end. Larger homes with multiple bathrooms, complex routing, or difficult access points cost more.
The price includes removing all the old Kitec, installing new piping, testing the system, patching any drywall we open, and cleaning up completely. We give you a firm quote upfront, so there are no surprise charges when the job’s done.
It’s not a small expense, but compare that to the cost of a single Kitec failure—water damage, mold remediation, temporary housing, and lost belongings can easily hit $30,000 or more. And if your insurance doesn’t cover it because they knew you had Kitec, you’re paying that out of pocket.
Most insurance policies won’t pay to replace Kitec proactively—they see it as a maintenance issue, not a covered loss. But if Kitec fails and causes damage, they might cover the damage itself, depending on your policy and whether they knew about the Kitec beforehand.
Here’s the bigger issue: many insurers in California are starting to either deny coverage or charge higher premiums for homes with known Kitec plumbing. If you’re trying to get new coverage or renew your policy, Kitec can become a problem fast.
Replacing it removes that risk entirely. You’ll have documentation proving your home no longer has Kitec, which can help with insurance applications and give you leverage if your rates have gone up. Some homeowners also check whether their policy offers any kind of mitigation credit for proactive replacements—it’s worth asking.
You can, but it doesn’t solve the problem. Repairing one section of Kitec doesn’t stop the rest of the system from failing, and it’s only a matter of time before another section goes.
Kitec fails because of how it’s made—the fittings break down chemically, and the pipes can’t handle normal water heater temperatures over time. Fixing one leak is like putting a band-aid on a cracked foundation. You’ll spend money on the repair, and then you’ll spend more money on the next repair, and the one after that.
Most Granite Bay homeowners who go the repair route end up replacing the whole system eventually anyway. The total cost of multiple repairs often exceeds what a full replacement would have cost in the first place, and you’ve dealt with the stress and disruption multiple times instead of just once.
We typically install copper or PEX, depending on your home’s layout and your preferences. Copper is the most durable option and can last 100 years or more. It’s what most Granite Bay homeowners choose because it’s proven, reliable, and adds value to your home.
PEX is a flexible plastic piping that’s also very durable and often easier to install in homes with tight spaces or complex layouts. It’s rated to last 50+ years and costs a bit less than copper in most cases. Both options are light-years ahead of Kitec in terms of safety and longevity.
We’ll walk you through the pros and cons of each during your consultation and recommend what makes the most sense for your home. Either way, you’re getting a system that’s built to outlast you and won’t put your home at risk.
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