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If your home was built between 1995 and 2007 in Rancho Cordova, CA, there’s a real chance you have Kitec plumbing. And if you do, it’s not a question of if it fails—it’s when.
Kitec pipes fail because of dezincification in the brass fittings. The hot water lines go first, usually. One day you’re fine, the next day you’re dealing with a burst pipe, flooding, and an insurance company that might not cover it because they knew Kitec was in your house.
Most homeowners don’t think about their pipes until water’s pouring through the ceiling. By then, you’re looking at emergency repairs, water damage restoration, maybe mold remediation. Replacing Kitec plumbing before it fails means you avoid all of that. You get reliable pipes, peace of mind, and a home that’s actually insurable and sellable.
We’ve been handling Kitec plumbing replacement in Rancho Cordova, CA and throughout the Sacramento area for years. We’re a family-owned company, licensed and insured, with a 4.9-star rating from over 541 customers who needed exactly what you need right now.
Rancho Cordova has a lot of homes from that late-90s, early-2000s building boom. That’s prime Kitec territory. We’ve seen what happens when these systems fail, and we’ve helped homeowners get ahead of it with full repipes using PEX or copper—materials that actually last.
We show up on time, we give you a straight answer about what needs to happen, and our final bill usually comes in lower than the estimate. That’s not marketing talk—it’s what our customers say in their reviews.
First, we come out and confirm you actually have Kitec. It’s usually orange and blue piping, but we’ll verify the fittings and give you a full assessment of what’s in your walls.
Then we map out the repipe. We’re pulling out all the Kitec—hot and cold lines—and replacing it with either PEX or copper, depending on what makes sense for your home and budget. We don’t leave old Kitec mixed in with new pipe. That defeats the purpose.
During the job, we open up walls where we need access, run the new lines, test everything for leaks and pressure, then patch and restore the walls. Most homes take two to four days depending on size and complexity. You’ll have water shut off during work hours, but we get you back up and running each night if possible.
After the install, we pressure test the system, walk you through what we did, and make sure you’re confident in what’s now running through your house. You’ll also get documentation for your insurance company and future buyers.
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Kitec replacement in Rancho Cordova, CA typically runs between $5,000 and $15,000 depending on your home’s size and layout. Smaller homes with straightforward plumbing might come in around $5,000 to $6,500. Larger homes with multiple bathrooms and complex routing can push toward $10,500 or more.
That covers full removal of the old Kitec system, installation of new PEX or copper piping, pressure testing, wall access and restoration, and cleanup. We’re not patching over problems—we’re replacing the entire system so you don’t have to think about it again.
Rancho Cordova’s dry climate and contracting soil already put stress on your plumbing. Add Kitec’s known failure rate into that mix and you’re looking at a system that’s working against you. Replacing it now means you’re not dealing with a 2 a.m. flood, a frantic call to your insurance company, and a restoration bill that dwarfs what a planned repipe would’ve cost.
We also handle the permits and make sure everything’s up to code. You’ll get a system that passes inspection and gives you leverage when it’s time to sell or refinance.
Look for orange and blue plastic pipes, usually in your water heater area, under sinks, or in the attic or crawl space. Kitec is labeled with “Kitec” or “KTC” on the pipe itself, but the color combo is the giveaway most people notice first.
If your home was built or renovated between 1995 and 2007 in Rancho Cordova, CA, it’s worth checking. That’s when Kitec was widely installed across the Sacramento area. A lot of tract homes and developments from that era used it because it was cheap and fast to install.
If you’re not sure, we can come out and confirm it for you. Takes about 15 minutes to verify whether you’ve got Kitec and what condition it’s in.
Probably not. Most insurance companies won’t cover the cost to replace Kitec plumbing because it’s considered a maintenance issue, not sudden damage. They might cover the water damage if a pipe bursts, but even that’s not guaranteed—especially if they know you have Kitec and didn’t replace it.
Some insurers in California have started refusing coverage entirely for homes with Kitec, or they’ll jack up your premiums and deductibles. A few have sent letters to homeowners basically saying “replace it or we’re dropping you.”
The class-action settlement that was supposed to help with replacement costs ended in January 2020. If you didn’t file before that deadline, you’re covering the replacement yourself. The good news is that replacing Kitec now is way cheaper than dealing with a flood, and it makes your home insurable again.
Most homes take two to four days for a complete Kitec replacement in Rancho Cordova, CA. Smaller homes with one or two bathrooms might be done in two days. Larger homes with multiple levels and bathrooms can stretch to four or five days depending on access and layout.
We’re working during the day and restoring water service at night when possible so you’re not completely without water the whole time. There will be some inconvenience—walls opened up, dust, noise—but we move fast and clean up as we go.
The timeline also depends on whether we hit any surprises in the walls, but we’ve done enough of these in Rancho Cordova to anticipate most issues. We’ll give you a realistic schedule upfront so you can plan around it.
Both work, but PEX is usually the better choice for most Rancho Cordova homeowners replacing Kitec plumbing. It’s less expensive, faster to install, and flexible enough to route through walls without as many fittings. Fewer fittings means fewer potential leak points.
Copper is more traditional and some people just prefer it. It’s durable, it’s been around forever, and it handles heat well. The downside is it costs more and takes longer to install because every connection is soldered.
In Rancho Cordova’s dry climate with shifting soil, PEX has a slight edge because it can flex a bit as the ground moves. Copper is rigid, so it’s more prone to stress cracks over time. We’ll walk you through both options and help you decide based on your budget and how long you plan to stay in the house.
You could, but it won’t solve the problem. The fittings fail first because of dezincification, but the pipe itself degrades too. If you replace just the fittings, you’re buying yourself maybe a few years before the pipes start leaking or bursting.
Kitec’s failure rate is high enough that plumbing experts say it’s not if it fails, it’s when. Doing a partial fix means you’ll be back in your walls again soon, and you’ll have spent money twice on a problem you could’ve handled once.
Insurance companies and home inspectors know this. If you’re trying to sell your home in Rancho Cordova, CA, a buyer’s inspector will flag Kitec even if you’ve replaced some fittings. You’ll either drop your price or pay for a full repipe anyway. Better to do it right the first time and move on.
You’re looking at $5,000 to $15,000 for a full Kitec plumbing replacement in Rancho Cordova, CA, depending on your home’s size. A smaller home with straightforward plumbing might come in around $5,000 to $6,500. Larger homes with multiple bathrooms and more complex layouts can run $10,000 to $15,000 or more.
That includes removing all the old Kitec, installing new PEX or copper throughout the house, pressure testing, wall access and patching, permits, and cleanup. We don’t leave any Kitec behind—it all comes out.
The cost might feel steep, but compare it to what happens if your Kitec fails. A burst pipe can cause $10,000 to $30,000 in water damage, mold remediation, and repairs. And that’s assuming your insurance even covers it, which is less likely if they know you had Kitec and didn’t replace it. Most of our customers tell us the final bill came in lower than they expected, and they’re relieved to have it done.
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