The sewer line to your home is an essential part of your daily life, even if you don’t completely realize it. It is responsible for carrying waste from your home to the main sewer line under your street. There are a variety of issues that can arise with your sewer line. It can become clogged, it can leak, and it can even burst. Some problems are manageable, but there are others that can wreak havoc on your life. For instance, if your sewer line breaks, it’s a big deal. It can be incredibly expensive, and there is always a question of who is responsible for paying for it. Equal Rooter Pipe Lining is here to talk about who is responsible for repairing a broke sewer line should that happen.
Instances Where the City is Responsible for a Broken Sewer Line
When you’re facing a broken sewer line, you might be wishing and hoping that the city is going to be responsible for fixing it. However, the city is only responsible for making repairs to the main sewer line under your street. If there are issues with the main sewer line, your entire neighborhood is going to be affected and not just your house alone. It is important to note that even when there is an issue with the main sewer line and water backs up into your house, the city still won’t be responsible for the damage that was caused to your home. It will be left to your homeowner’s insurance policy to cover the cost of damage. This is why it can be so beneficial to have a backflow valve on your sewer line. It can help you avoid this disastrous situation.
Repairs the Homeowner is Responsible For
The sewer line that leads to your home is known as the upper lateral. From the edge of your property to the main sewer line under the street is known as the lower lateral. When there is an issue with either the upper or lower lateral lines, you are going to be responsible for the repairs. You might be confused by this as the lower lateral starts at your property line, but the issue with the lower lateral is almost always the homeowner’s fault. To repair it, the street will have to be dug up and the city will be involved in that process. However, the bill will still be sent to the homeowner.
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If you are stuck with a sewer line that is damaged and needs to be replaced, you should remember that you don’t have to completely replace the pipe. A lot of time you can call on the pros at Equal Rooter Pipe Lining to come and line the pipe with a new lining that leaves the sewer line like new again. It is a much less invasive approach to sewer line repair. Call us today!
