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Does home insurance cover sewer line replacement?

No, the replacement of any pipe, be it water, gas or drain, is not covered by your insurance policy. Some insurances cover this part as an added bonus to your insurance, it will definitely cost you extra money.

how much does it cost a sewer line insurance

Some insurers offer water backup coverage for as little as $ 50 a year for coverage of up to $ 10,000 in overhead.

While Garage insurance offers you sewer line coverage for $ 50 to $ 250 a year depending on the limitations and risks of your property.

does sewer line insurance will pay the contractor?

If the pipe were to have a defect due to something natural and unexpected, the safest thing is that your insurance company can cover the cost of the contractor to do the work for you.

However, if you try to make a revision in the sewer line and accidentally damage some part of the pipe, the safest thing is that the insurance does not cover this expense and you will have to pay out of your own pocket.

how to know if my sewer line is damaged by something sudden and unexpected?

Like anything, it also has its symptoms that can give you an idea that your pipe is damaged by something sudden and unexpected.
  • Sewage Backups and Blockages. …
  • Sewer Gas Odor. …
  • Mold Problem. …
  • Slow Drain. …
  • Extra Green and Lush Patches in Grass. …
  • Indentation In Lawn or Under Pavers. …
  • Foundation Cracks, Settlement, and Sinkholes.
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Who should I contact for my damaged sewer line?

The most advisable thing would be to contact Drain and Sewer Pro LLC, for an inspection at no cost and in this way, you can be guided in if you should contact your insurance company, depending on the severity of the problem.

If you decide to try to solve the problem on your own, keep in mind that you only have insurance, and if you damage the pipe more by accident, then the problem could become a much more expensive problem for your pocket, already that the insurance will not cover anything.

However, a professional also offers his own insurance plus license in case they comment on an error, that way you are being insured by two sides, by your insurance and by that of the professional.