Kitec plumbing is a brand of PEX-aluminum-PEX composite piping installed in Canadian homes between 1995 and 2007. It fails through brass-fitting dezincification — the brass corrodes from the inside out, eventually leaking or bursting. The class-action settlement closed years ago, but the failure rate keeps climbing as the original installations age.
If your Burnaby home was built between 1995 and 2007, there is a real chance you have Kitec — particularly in Sullivan Heights, parts of Lougheed, newer builds in Brentwood, and Big Bend infill homes from that era. We can confirm Kitec on a 30-minute inspection and recommend replacement strategy.
Whole-house re-pipe with PEX is the standard solution. We do these regularly in Burnaby — typical 3-bedroom home is 2–3 days of work, with drywall opened only where absolutely necessary. We document everything for insurance and home-sale disclosure.
What's Included
Kitec identification inspection
30-minute on-site inspection to confirm whether your home has Kitec, what brand markings appear, and approximate scope.
Whole-house PEX re-pipe
Complete supply line replacement with cross-linked polyethylene (PEX-A or PEX-B) to current code.
Manifold installation
Modern home-run manifold systems give you individual shutoffs to every fixture and balanced flow throughout the house.
Drywall access & patching
We open drywall only where strictly necessary, document everything photographically, and patch and prime back to ready-to-paint condition.
Insurance documentation
Photos, written report, scope of work, and Kitec brand confirmation formatted for insurance claim and home-sale disclosure.
Permits pulled
City of Burnaby plumbing permit included in quoted price. Inspected by Burnaby plumbing inspector.
Kitec in Burnaby Homes — Where & When
Sullivan Heights saw a major construction wave from 1998–2005, and Kitec was the dominant supply piping in those builds. Most of those homes still have Kitec unless it's been replaced. The same is true for parts of Lougheed and the Brentwood townhome boom of the early 2000s.
Big Bend and Riverway have a smaller but significant pocket of 1995–2007 infill homes — single-family redevelopments and townhouses — that commonly used Kitec because it was cheaper than copper and faster to install. Many haven't been re-piped yet.
By contrast, heritage Burnaby Heights and Capitol Hill homes generally don't have Kitec because they were built before the product existed. They have their own concerns (galvanized steel) but Kitec isn't one of them.
Burnaby Kitec Replacement — What It Costs
Whole-house re-pipe pricing depends on home size, fixture count, and access difficulty.
- 1-bath condo / townhouse$4,800–$7,500
- 2-bath townhouse$6,500–$9,800
- 3-bath single family (avg)$8,500–$13,500
- 4+ bath larger home$11,500–$18,000
- Drywall patching includedYes — back to paint-ready
- Permit & inspectionIncluded
What Burnaby Homeowners Say
“We bought a 1999 build and the inspection flagged Kitec. They re-piped the whole house with PEX in three days, fixed the manifold, and only opened drywall where they had to. Clean job.”
“Basement flooded twice last fall on Capitol Hill. They installed a primary sump plus a battery backup and re-routed the perimeter discharge. Dry through the worst week of November rain.”
“Furnace quit on a Tuesday morning in February. Called HVAC Coquitlam at 8am — tech arrived from Coquitlam by 9:30. New ignitor installed, heating restored before noon. Honest pricing, no upsell.”
Other Burnaby Plumbing Services
We handle the full plumbing silo for Burnaby homes — every service below is from the same in-house team, dispatched from Coquitlam.
Burnaby Plumbing FAQs
The questions Burnaby homeowners ask us most about this service.
How do I know if my Burnaby home has Kitec?
Is Kitec dangerous?
Will my insurance cover Kitec replacement?
How long does a Kitec re-pipe take in Burnaby?
Do I have to leave my home during the re-pipe?
Will the patched drywall match my walls?
Have Kitec in Your Burnaby Home? Replace Before It Fails.
Whole-house PEX re-pipe with insurance documentation included.
- Response within 1 hour — a real human answers, not a call center.
- Same rates 24/7 — no overtime, weekend, or holiday surcharges.
- Licensed, insured, permitted — Red Seal gas fitters, FSR electricians, $5M coverage.
- Workmanship warranty — 1-year labor warranty plus full manufacturer parts coverage.