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You already know Kitec is a problem. The fittings are failing, the pipes are corroding, and every day you wait is another day closer to a burst pipe and thousands in water damage.
Here’s what replacing Kitec plumbing actually does for you: it stops the inevitable failure before it floods your home. It keeps your insurance company from dropping you or jacking up your rates. It protects your home’s value when you’re ready to sell, because buyers and inspectors flag Kitec immediately.
The replacement process takes 2-3 days for most Pocket, CA homes. You get copper or PEX piping that actually lasts, a warranty that means something, and the peace of mind that comes from knowing your plumbing won’t fail at 2 a.m. on a Sunday.
This isn’t about upgrading. It’s about preventing a disaster that’s already in your walls.
We’ve been handling residential plumbing in the Sacramento area since 2001. We’re licensed, insured, and we’ve seen what happens when Kitec fails in homes just like yours in Pocket, CA.
We’re not the biggest company in town, and we’re not trying to be. What we are is fast, transparent, and available when you need us. Our 4.7-star Google rating comes from showing up on time, explaining what’s wrong in plain English, and charging what we say we’ll charge.
Many homes in Pocket were built between 1995 and 2007, right when Kitec was being installed throughout Sacramento. If your home falls in that range, you’re living with a system that was recalled for a reason. We’ve replaced Kitec in hundreds of local homes, and we know how to do it without tearing your house apart.
First, we come out and assess your system. We’ll tell you where the Kitec is, what condition it’s in, and what it’ll cost to replace it. You get a price before any work starts, and that price doesn’t change unless you ask us to do something different.
Once you’re ready to move forward, we schedule the work around your life. Most Kitec pipe replacement projects in Pocket, CA take 2-3 days depending on your home’s size and layout. We use specialized tools to access your pipes through smaller openings, which means less drywall repair and less mess.
We replace your Kitec with copper or PEX, depending on what makes sense for your home and budget. Copper lasts up to 100 years and comes with a 50-year warranty. PEX is flexible, cost-effective, and handles Sacramento’s water conditions well.
After the pipes are in, we pressure test everything to make sure there are no leaks. Then we patch, paint, and clean up. You’re left with a plumbing system that works the way it’s supposed to, and you can move on with your life.
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When we replace Kitec pipes in your Pocket, CA home, you’re getting a full system replacement, not a patch job. That includes removing all the old Kitec piping and fittings, installing new copper or PEX throughout your home, pressure testing the entire system, and repairing any drywall or finishes we had to access.
The cost for most homes in the Sacramento area runs between $5,000 and $30,000 depending on square footage, number of bathrooms, and how accessible your plumbing is. That’s not cheap, but it’s a fraction of what you’ll pay if your Kitec bursts and floods your home. Water damage from Kitec failures regularly hits $15,000 to $20,000, and that’s before you factor in mold remediation or structural repairs.
Pocket homeowners also need to think about insurance. Some carriers won’t cover homes with Kitec at all. Others will, but with higher deductibles and premiums. Replacing your Kitec removes that risk entirely and can actually lower your insurance costs.
You also get a warranty on the work and the materials. Copper piping is warrantied for 50 years. The labor is backed by our guarantee. If something goes wrong because of our work, we come back and fix it. No runaround, no excuses.
Kitec pipes are usually orange or blue, and the fittings are brass-colored. You’ll typically see them near your water heater, under sinks, or in your basement or crawl space if you have one.
Check the labels on the pipes themselves. Kitec is often marked with “Kitec” or “KTC” directly on the piping. If your home was built or remodeled between 1995 and 2007 in the Pocket area, there’s a decent chance you have it.
If you’re not sure, call us. We can come out, take a look, and tell you definitively whether you’ve got Kitec and what condition it’s in. There’s no charge for that assessment, and you’ll know exactly what you’re dealing with.
You can, but it’s not a long-term solution. The fittings fail first because of dezincification, but the pipes themselves are also prone to corrosion and blockages. Replacing just the fittings means you’re still sitting on a system that’s going to fail.
Most homeowners who go the partial replacement route end up calling us back within a year or two when another section fails. By that point, they’ve spent money on multiple repairs that could have gone toward a full replacement.
The math doesn’t work in your favor. A full Kitec replacement costs less than dealing with repeated failures, emergency repairs, and water damage. If you’re going to spend the money anyway, spend it once and be done with it.
Most homes take 2-3 days from start to finish. Larger homes with more bathrooms or complex layouts might take a bit longer, but we’re usually in and out within a week at most.
We work efficiently because we’ve done this hundreds of times. We know where the pipes are, how to access them with minimal wall cutting, and how to move quickly without cutting corners. You’re not going to be without water for days on end.
We also schedule around your life. If you need us to work certain hours or avoid specific days, we’ll make it happen. The goal is to get your plumbing fixed with as little disruption as possible so you can get back to normal.
Probably not. Most insurance policies don’t cover the cost of replacing Kitec because it’s considered a maintenance issue, not sudden damage. They’ll cover the water damage if your Kitec bursts, but they won’t pay to replace the system before it fails.
That said, some policies will cover part of the replacement if you’ve already had a Kitec failure and you’re replacing the system to prevent future damage. It’s worth calling your insurance company to ask, but don’t count on them footing the bill.
The class action settlement that was available to Kitec homeowners ended in January 2020, so that option is off the table. You’re paying out of pocket for this one, which is frustrating but unavoidable. The good news is that replacing it now is still cheaper than dealing with a catastrophic failure later.
Both work well, and the right choice depends on your budget and your home. Copper lasts longer—up to 100 years—and it’s naturally resistant to bacteria. It also handles Sacramento’s moderately hard water without issues. The downside is that it costs more upfront.
PEX is flexible, easier to install in tight spaces, and less expensive. It’s also resistant to corrosion and scale buildup, which makes it a solid choice for the Pocket area. The tradeoff is that it doesn’t last quite as long as copper, though it’ll still outlive you if it’s installed correctly.
We’ll walk you through both options when we assess your home. There’s no wrong answer here—it’s about what fits your situation and what you’re comfortable spending. Either way, you’re getting a system that’s infinitely better than Kitec.
Because we show up when we say we will, we charge what we say we’ll charge, and we’ve been doing this for over two decades. You’re not going to get a runaround, a bait-and-switch estimate, or a crew that disappears halfway through the job.
We’re available 24/7 for emergencies, and most calls get a same-day response. If your Kitec bursts at midnight, we’re not making you wait until Monday. We’re coming out, stopping the leak, and getting your home back under control.
Our 4.7-star Google rating isn’t an accident. It comes from being transparent, showing up on time, and doing the work right the first time. We’re not the cheapest option in Sacramento, but we’re the one that’s going to get the job done without the headaches. That’s worth something when you’re dealing with a problem this serious.
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