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Kitec Replacement

Kitec Plumbing Replacement in Toronto & the GTA

Orange and blue pipes at your water heater? That is usually Kitec, a pipe whose brass fittings are known to corrode and leak. Licensed plumbers replace it with PEX or copper, one section at a time, so you keep water in the rest of the house.

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What Kitec is, and why it gets replaced

Kitec is a flexible plastic and aluminum water pipe that was installed in many Ontario homes and condos from about 1995 to 2007. It is usually bright orange for hot water and blue for cold, joined with brass fittings.

Over time those brass fittings can corrode from the inside, a process called dezincification, which leads to leaks and restricted flow. Hot water lines are the most affected. Because the pipe runs inside walls and ceilings, a failing fitting can leak for some time before anyone notices.

Many insurers and home inspectors now ask whether a home has Kitec, and some charge more or limit coverage until it is replaced. If you are not sure what you have, our guide What is Kitec plumbing? shows how to identify it.

Home water supply pipes with shut-off valves and pressure gauges

Kitec replacement services

From confirming whether you have Kitec to repiping the whole house, for houses, townhomes and condo suites.

Kitec inspection

We confirm whether the pipe is Kitec, trace where it runs, and check the fittings you can see for corrosion. You get a straight answer and a plan.

Whole-house Kitec replacement

Every Kitec supply line is replaced with PEX or copper, from the main shut-off to each fixture, water heater and appliance.

Partial or phased replacement

Start with the hot water lines, the most exposed runs, or one floor at a time. We replace one section at a time so you keep water in the rest of the house.

Kitec at the water heater

The connections at the water heater run hottest and often fail first. Replacing them is a good first step, and an easy one when the heater is being changed.

Condo suite Kitec replacement

Suite repipes planned around your building's rules: notice to management, booked water shut-offs, elevator times and proof of insurance.

Leaking Kitec fitting repair

An active leak at a Kitec fitting is repaired as an emergency, day or night, with no overtime charges, and we tell you what else is at risk.

Kitec in Toronto and York Region homes

Kitec shows up most in houses and condos built across the GTA between about 1995 and 2007. In York Region, many homes in Richmond Hill, Markham, Vaughan, Aurora and Newmarket from that era have it, and a number of Toronto condo buildings from the same years were plumbed with it too.

In condos, the pipe inside your suite is usually the owner's responsibility while the risers belong to the corporation, and some buildings coordinate Kitec replacement across all suites. Your condo declaration sets out who owns what.

Finding Kitec is not a reason to panic, but it is worth dealing with on your schedule rather than after a leak. Many homeowners replace it before renovating, before selling, or when their insurer asks.

Signs you have Kitec

Bright orange (hot) and blue (cold) flexible pipes at the water heater, under sinks or at the main shut-off
Pipe stamped with Kitec or another brand name it was sold under, such as XPA or PlumbBetter
Brass fittings with a white or green crust on them
Your home or condo was built between about 1995 and 2007
Low hot water flow or pressure that has dropped over time
Your insurer, inspector or condo board has asked about Kitec

Not sure? Send us a photo of the pipes at your water heater, or book a visit and we will confirm it.

How a Kitec replacement works

1
Inspect and confirm
We confirm the pipe is Kitec, map where it runs, and look at access through basements, closets and ceilings.
2
Plan and flat quote
You get a fixed price and a plan: whole house or phased, PEX or copper, and which openings are needed.
3
Check permits
We confirm whether your municipality requires a permit for the work before anything starts.
4
Replace section by section
Old pipe is replaced in sections so you keep water in the rest of the house, with small, planned openings.
5
Pressure test
The new system is pressure-tested and every fixture, appliance and the water heater is checked.
6
Paperwork for you
You get a clear invoice listing what was replaced, useful for your insurer and when you sell.

What affects the cost of Kitec replacement

Every Kitec job is quoted after we see the house and how the pipe runs. You approve a flat price before any work starts. The main factors are:

The size of the home and the number of bathrooms, kitchens and fixtures
Whole-house replacement, or a phased or partial one
How easy the pipe is to reach: an unfinished basement, or finished walls and ceilings
PEX or copper for the new lines
Condo building requirements, such as booked shut-offs and work hours

There are no dispatch fees or overtime charges. See how our diagnostic and flat pricing works.

Pipe and repipe jobs, in our customers' words

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Kitec replacement across the GTA

We replace Kitec in houses, townhomes and condos throughout our service area, including:

Toronto
Scarborough
Richmond Hill
Markham
Vaughan
Aurora
Newmarket
Stouffville
East Gwillimbury
King
Bradford
Oak Ridges
Thornhill
Woodbridge
Maple
Unionville

Kitec replacement questions

How much does Kitec replacement cost?

It depends on the size of the home, how many fixtures there are, whether you replace everything or in phases, and how easy the pipe is to reach. We inspect first and give you a flat price before any work starts. Our pricing page explains how the diagnostic works.

Do I have to replace all of my Kitec at once?

No. Many homeowners start with the hot water lines and the connections at the water heater, which fail most often, and replace the rest later. A whole-house replacement removes the risk completely and is often simpler to do in one go, so we price both.

Can you just replace the Kitec fittings?

Replacing a leaking fitting stops that leak, but the other fittings are the same age and material. It is a short-term repair, not a fix for the system.

Will I be without water during the replacement?

Only for short periods. We replace the pipe one section at a time, so the rest of the house keeps running water, and we tell you in advance when the main supply has to be off.

Will you have to open my walls?

Usually some openings are needed, but we plan the route to keep them small and few, using unfinished basements, closets and existing access where we can. You will know which openings are needed before work starts.

Does my insurance require Kitec replacement?

It depends on your insurer. Some ask whether a home has Kitec and may charge more or limit water damage coverage until it is replaced. Ask your insurer what they need. We give you an invoice listing what was replaced.

Is there still a Kitec class action settlement?

There was a class action settlement for Kitec in Canada and the United States, but its deadline for claims was January 9, 2020, and the claims process has since closed.

Do you replace Kitec in condos?

Yes. Tell us your building and unit when you book, and whether management needs notice, a booked shut-off or proof of insurance. If your building is replacing Kitec across all suites, check with management first, since the corporation may already have a plan.

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