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The question isn’t if your Kitec pipes will fail. It’s when. And when they do, they don’t leak slowly—they burst.
That means water flooding through walls, soaking into floors, and causing the kind of damage that takes months and thousands of dollars to fix. In Latrobe, where the average home is worth over $450,000, that’s a risk you can’t afford to take. Your insurance company knows it too, which is why many providers now exclude or limit coverage for homes with Kitec plumbing.
Replacing Kitec plumbing means you’re not gambling with your biggest investment anymore. You get copper pipes that won’t corrode from the inside out. You get coverage your insurance company will actually honor. And you get to stop checking for water stains every time you walk past a wall.
We’ve spent more than two decades handling residential plumbing throughout El Dorado County. We’re licensed, insured, and BBB-accredited since 2020. That’s not marketing talk—it’s documentation you can verify.
Latrobe’s Mediterranean climate puts stress on aging pipe systems. Summer heat expands failing materials. Winter cold snaps expose weak points. We’ve seen what happens when Kitec fittings give out in homes just like yours, and we know how to replace the entire system the right way.
Our customers mention two things most often: we show up when we say we will, and the final bill is usually less than the estimate. That’s how we’ve built a 4.7-star rating across 93 Google reviews.
First, we’ll inspect your plumbing system to confirm you have Kitec and map out where it runs through your home. You’ll know exactly what needs to be replaced and why.
Then we’ll give you a transparent estimate. Most Kitec plumbing replacement projects in Latrobe, CA run between $5,000 and $15,000, depending on your home’s size and how accessible the pipes are. If we need to open walls or pull up flooring, we’ll tell you upfront—not after we’ve started.
The actual replacement means removing every section of Kitec pipe and fitting, then installing copper piping throughout your home. Copper doesn’t have the corrosion problems that made Kitec fail. It’s been the standard for decades because it works.
Once the new system is in, we’ll test it, walk you through what we did, and make sure you’re comfortable with everything before we leave. You’ll have documentation for your insurance company and peace of mind that your plumbing won’t spontaneously flood your house.
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When we replace your Kitec plumbing in Latrobe, CA, you’re getting a complete system overhaul. That means every pipe, every fitting, every connection that could fail gets removed and replaced with copper.
We don’t patch or repair Kitec. The fittings aren’t even manufactured anymore, and the pipe sizes don’t match standard plumbing components. Any “fix” is temporary at best. The only real solution is full replacement, and that’s what we do.
You’ll also get documentation that proves your home no longer has Kitec plumbing. That matters when you’re dealing with insurance companies or selling your home. Many buyers won’t touch a property with Kitec still installed, and insurance providers are increasingly refusing to cover homes that have it.
In Latrobe’s housing market, where educated buyers do their research, having Kitec replaced protects your home’s value. You’re not just avoiding water damage—you’re maintaining the investment you’ve built in a home worth an average of $453,500 in this area.
Most Kitec replacement projects in Latrobe, CA cost between $5,000 and $15,000. The final price depends on how large your home is, how much Kitec piping you have, and how accessible it is.
If your pipes run through finished walls or under flooring, the cost goes up because we need to access them, replace the plumbing, and then repair the surfaces. We’ll tell you exactly what’s involved before we start, so you’re not surprised by the bill.
Some companies will quote you a low number to get in the door, then hit you with change orders once the work begins. We don’t operate that way. You’ll get a transparent estimate that accounts for the actual scope of work, and most of our customers end up paying less than we originally quoted.
Probably not. Most insurance companies specifically exclude coverage for Kitec plumbing damage because the system’s failure rate is so well-documented. Some providers won’t even insure homes that still have Kitec installed.
Even if your policy doesn’t explicitly exclude Kitec, damage caused by defective materials or faulty workmanship typically isn’t covered. That means if your Kitec pipes burst and flood your home, you’re likely paying for both the water damage repairs and the plumbing replacement out of pocket.
The class action settlement against Kitec’s manufacturer closed years ago, so you can’t file a claim for compensation anymore. Replacing the system now—before it fails—is the only way to protect yourself from a five-figure repair bill you’ll have to cover entirely on your own.
Most residential Kitec replacement projects take between three and seven days, depending on your home’s size and layout. Larger homes with extensive plumbing systems take longer. Smaller homes with accessible pipe runs go faster.
You’ll have limited water access during the work, but we’ll coordinate with you to minimize disruption. We can usually arrange the schedule so you have water overnight and during times when you need it most.
The timeline also depends on how much drywall or flooring we need to remove to access the pipes. If your Kitec runs through finished spaces, we’ll need extra time to open walls, replace the plumbing, and close everything back up. We’ll give you a realistic schedule during the estimate so you can plan accordingly.
No, and here’s why: Kitec fittings aren’t manufactured anymore, and the pipe dimensions don’t match standard plumbing components. Even if we could patch a leak, we’d just be buying you a few months before another section fails.
The problem with Kitec isn’t just one bad pipe or fitting. The entire system is prone to corrosion and failure because of how it was designed and manufactured. That’s why there was a $125 million settlement in the class action lawsuit.
When Kitec pipes fail, they burst—they don’t just drip. Trying to repair individual sections means you’re still living with a plumbing system that could flood your home at any moment. Complete replacement with copper piping is the only permanent solution, and it’s what every plumbing professional will recommend.
Kitec pipes are usually blue or orange (sometimes gray), with fittings stamped “Kitec” or “KTC.” The system was installed in homes built or renovated between 1995 and 2007, so if your Latrobe home was built during that window, there’s a good chance you have it.
Check near your water heater, under sinks, and in your basement or crawl space. The pipes are flexible plastic (PEX) with brass fittings. If you see blue and orange pipes running through your home, that’s almost certainly Kitec.
If you’re not sure, we can inspect your plumbing system and confirm whether you have Kitec. We’ll also let you know how extensive the installation is and what it’ll take to replace it. Many homeowners don’t realize they have Kitec until they’re dealing with a leak or trying to sell their home—and by then, it’s an emergency.
Kitec pipes and fittings corrode from the inside out, especially on hot water lines. The brass fittings dezincify, which means the zinc separates from the brass and weakens the fitting until it cracks or bursts. The pipes themselves also degrade over time.
The manufacturer recalled Kitec in 2005, and by 2011, courts in Quebec, Ontario, and the US had approved a $125 million settlement for homeowners affected by Kitec failures. That tells you how widespread and serious the problem is.
The issue isn’t just that Kitec leaks—it’s that it fails suddenly and catastrophically. You don’t get a slow drip that gives you time to call a plumber. You get a burst pipe that floods your home before you even realize what’s happening. That’s why insurance companies won’t cover it, and that’s why replacing it before it fails is the only smart move.
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