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PEX Pipe Repair in North Sacramento

PEX is common in newer North Sacramento homes and past repipe projects. Most PEX failures happen at the fitting, not the tubing itself. We repair leaks, failed fittings, and kinked lines quickly and cleanly.

Call (916) 831-7072 Is My Pipe Really PEX?

Flexible PEX tubing with crimp fitting installed in a residential wall cavity — Most PEX leaks trace back to the crimp or push-to-connect fitting, not the tubing wall.

Worth Checking

Is Your Pipe Actually PEX, or Something Else?

Not every flexible plastic pipe in an older North Sacramento home is PEX.

Kitec Piping Was Installed in Some Sacramento-Area Homes

Kitec is an older type of flexible plastic-and-metal composite tubing, separate from modern PEX, that was installed in homes across the Sacramento, Folsom, and Roseville area before it was recalled following widespread premature failures. A $125 million class-action settlement was paid out to affected homeowners across the U.S. and Canada. If your home was built in the late 1990s or early 2000s and you're not sure what your supply lines are made of, it's worth having a plumber confirm before assuming a repair is a simple PEX fitting fix.

Warning Signs

Common Signs of PEX Pipe Failure

Leak at a fittingMost PEX failures show up at the crimp, clamp, or push-to-connect joint rather than along the tubing.

Kinked or restricted flowA sharp bend during installation can restrict water flow and weaken the tubing over time.

Reduced pressure at one fixtureOften points to a specific damaged section rather than a whole-system problem.

Water stains near a known repipe areaIf your home had partial PEX repiping, stains near that section are worth investigating first.

Chemical taste or odorRare, but can occur with certain water conditions or lower-quality tubing.

Discoloration at the tubingSunlight exposure over time can make PEX brittle, especially near exterior entry points.

Our Process

How We Repair PEX Pipe

1. Confirm the Material

We verify it's genuine PEX and not an older recalled product like Kitec before proceeding.

2. Locate the Failure

Most issues are at a fitting, so we check connections first, then the tubing itself.

3. Replace the Section

We cut out the damaged section and install a new repair coupling with a properly calibrated crimp or expansion tool.

4. Pressure Test

We confirm the repair and surrounding connections hold before finishing the job.

Common Questions

PEX Pipe Repair FAQs

Is a PEX repair cheaper than a copper repair?

Often yes, since PEX requires fewer fittings and less specialized labor, though the exact cost depends on accessibility and the extent of the damage.

Can PEX pipes still burst if they're more flexible than copper?

Yes, in freezing temperatures water inside any pipe material can freeze, expand, and cause a burst, even in flexible PEX tubing.

How do I know if my home has Kitec piping instead of PEX?

Kitec tubing is typically gray or tan-orange with a metal layer sandwiched inside, and often has "Kitec" printed on the tubing itself. If your home was built in the late 1990s to mid-2000s, it's worth having a plumber confirm what's actually installed.

Leaking Fitting or Unsure What Pipe You Have?

Describe what you're seeing, and we'll help you figure out the next step.

Call (916) 831-7072