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If your New Era Park home was built or repiped between 1995 and 2007, there’s a real chance you have Kitec plumbing. And if you do, it’s not a question of if it’ll fail—it’s when.
Kitec pipes don’t leak slowly. They burst without warning, flooding rooms, damaging walls, ruining floors. Insurance companies know this, which is why some won’t cover homes with Kitec at all, and others charge higher premiums or deny claims outright when the system fails.
Replacing Kitec plumbing in New Era Park protects your investment. You eliminate the risk of catastrophic water damage. You remove the insurance complications. You restore your home’s value and give yourself actual peace of mind. That’s what happens when the problem is gone—not managed, not monitored, but solved.
We’ve been serving the Sacramento area for over 100 years. We’re not new to this, and we’re not learning on your home.
New Era Park’s historic Craftsman bungalows and Queen Anne homes require careful work. We understand how these houses are built, how to access plumbing without destroying original details, and how to work within local building codes. Our crews show up on time, communicate clearly, and finish the job without dragging it out.
We’re licensed, bonded, and available 24/7 for emergencies. Our pricing is transparent—you’ll know what you’re paying before we start. No surprises, no upsells, no draining your wallet because we can.
First, we inspect your entire plumbing system to confirm you have Kitec and map out where it runs. This tells us what needs replacing and helps us give you an accurate price upfront.
Next, we schedule the work at a time that works for you. For most New Era Park homes—typically 1,500 to 2,000 square feet—our crews complete the actual pipe replacement in one day. We return on a second day to patch walls and restore finishes.
We replace Kitec with either copper or PEX piping, depending on your home’s layout and your preference. Both are durable, code-compliant, and won’t fail the way Kitec does. Once the new system is installed, we test everything, clean up completely, and walk you through what we did. You get a full warranty on the work, and your home is protected.
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When we replace Kitec plumbing in New Era Park, we remove all the problematic piping—both hot and cold water lines. Partial replacements don’t solve the problem. If Kitec is still in your walls, you’re still at risk.
We install new copper or PEX piping throughout your home, connecting to all fixtures, appliances, and water sources. Our crews handle wall access carefully, especially in historic homes where preserving original plaster and trim matters. After installation, we patch drywall, match textures, and leave your home looking like we were never there.
You also get documentation for your insurance company and future buyers. This proves the work was done by licensed professionals, meets California building codes, and removes the liability Kitec creates. New Era Park homes rarely go up for sale, but when they do, having Kitec replaced makes a significant difference in value and buyer confidence.
For most New Era Park homes, Kitec plumbing replacement costs between $5,000 and $15,000. Smaller homes with straightforward layouts fall on the lower end. Larger properties with complex plumbing systems or difficult access cost more.
The price depends on your home’s square footage, how much Kitec piping needs replacing, and how accessible your plumbing is. Homes with finished basements or multiple stories require more labor. We give you a fixed price upfront after inspecting your system, so you know exactly what you’re paying before we start.
Some homeowners try to save money with partial replacements, but that doesn’t solve the problem. If any Kitec remains in your walls, it can still fail and cause the same catastrophic damage. Complete replacement is the only way to eliminate the risk.
Check your water heater, under sinks, and in your basement or crawl space. Kitec pipes are usually orange (hot water) or blue (cold water), though some are gray. The fittings are brass and often stamped with “Kitec” or “KTC.”
If your home was built or repiped between 1995 and 2007, there’s a strong chance you have it. That’s when Kitec was widely installed in California, including throughout the Sacramento area and New Era Park.
If you’re not sure, call us. We’ll inspect your plumbing system and tell you exactly what you have. There’s no charge for the inspection, and you’ll know for certain whether you’re dealing with Kitec or not. Most homeowners don’t realize they have it until they’re selling the home or filing an insurance claim—by then, it’s a much bigger problem.
Probably not. Most insurance companies won’t pay to replace Kitec plumbing before it fails—they consider that a maintenance issue, not a covered loss. And if your Kitec pipes do burst, many insurers will deny the claim entirely because the failure was caused by a known defective product.
Some insurance companies charge higher premiums if they know you have Kitec. Others refuse to insure the home at all until it’s replaced. Either way, having Kitec creates complications that don’t go away until the system is gone.
There was a class-action settlement years ago that offered compensation for Kitec replacement, but that window closed in January 2020. You can’t get reimbursed anymore. The cost of replacing it now falls on you, but it’s still cheaper than dealing with a burst pipe, flood damage, and a denied insurance claim.
For an average-sized home in New Era Park—around 1,500 to 2,000 square feet—we typically complete the pipe replacement in one day. We return on a second day to patch walls and finish the restoration work. Total time from start to finish is usually two to three days.
Larger homes or properties with complicated plumbing layouts take longer. If your home has multiple stories, finished basements, or plumbing that’s hard to access, expect the job to stretch into a full week. We’ll give you a clear timeline upfront so you can plan accordingly.
We work efficiently, but we don’t rush. Replacing Kitec plumbing in New Era Park means doing it right the first time—proper installation, code compliance, and quality materials. Cutting corners to save a few hours isn’t worth the risk of callbacks or future problems.
Eventually, it will fail. Kitec pipes degrade from the inside due to a reaction between the brass fittings and the plastic piping. The failure rate is high enough that it’s not a matter of if, but when.
When Kitec fails, it doesn’t leak slowly—it bursts. You’ll come home to flooded rooms, damaged floors, ruined drywall, and soaked belongings. The average water damage claim costs thousands to repair, and if your insurance company denies the claim because of Kitec, you’re paying for all of it.
Beyond the immediate damage, leaving Kitec in your New Era Park home affects resale value. Buyers either walk away or demand steep price reductions. Appraisers flag it. Inspectors call it out. You’ll struggle to sell at a fair price, and some buyers won’t even consider your home if they know Kitec is still installed.
Technically, yes—but you shouldn’t. Replacing Kitec plumbing requires cutting into walls, rerouting pipes, soldering or crimping connections, and ensuring everything meets California building codes. If you make a mistake, you’re looking at leaks, water damage, or failed inspections.
More importantly, most insurance companies and future buyers want proof that a licensed contractor did the work. DIY replacements don’t carry the same weight. You won’t have documentation, warranties, or the legal protection that comes with hiring a professional.
We handle the entire process—inspection, replacement, wall patching, code compliance, and warranty coverage. You get it done right, and you have the paperwork to prove it. That matters when you’re dealing with insurance companies or selling your home down the road.
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