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Exterior Sewer/Septic Line Plus Coverage and Interior Plumbing and Drainage System Coverage

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Exterior Sewer/Septic Line Plus Coverage and Interior Plumbing and Drainage System Coverage Rail

$11.48/mo.
$22.98/mo.

50% off your first year

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Exterior Sewer/Septic Line Coverage

Terms & Conditions

Interior Plumbing and Drainage

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  • Why You Should Get a Plan

    Replacing your sewer/septic line can cost an average of $5,754. Repairing a leaking wax seal, replacing a burst interior water pipe, clearing blocked drains, and repairing a leaking supply pipe to a hot water heater can cost an average of $973‡.

    If your sewer/septic line fails, it can cause:

    • clogged/backed up drains inside your home
    • sewage flooding in your basement
    • sewage backed up in your yard

    Interior plumbing problems can cause:

    • burst pipes behind your walls or ceilings
    • blocked or slow shower or sink drains
    • leaking supply pipe to your water heater

    This illustration shows repairs that are performed on these lines and how much licensed and insured plumbers would typically charge. ‡ National average repair costs as of January 2023. No charge for covered repairs up to your service call benefit amount.

  • What's Covered
    Exterior Sewer/Septic Line Coverage
    Interior Plumbing and Drainage
  • Benefits

    Annual Benefit:

    • Exterior Sewer/Septic Line - $10,000
    • Sewer/Septic Line Restoration - $1,000
    • Interior Plumbing and Drainage - $5,000

    Service:

    • Exterior Sewer/Septic Line: Multiple service calls up to annual benefit
    • Sewer/Septic Line Restoration: Multiple service calls up to annual benefit
    • Interior Plumbing and Drainage: 2/$2,500 per call
  • Overview

    The last thing any homeowner wants to worry about is what to do if their exterior water or interior plumbing lines break down. It can cost hundreds of dollars to clear clogged lines, snake drains and fix leaking pipes. There are multiple places where these systems can experience problems, and you may be responsible for pricey replacements and repairs.

Important coverage information

Eligible

  • To be eligible, you must own both the residential single structure and the land it is located on
  • To be eligible, you must own the residential single structure or a unit within a structure
Additional limitations apply. See more. See less

Not Eligible

  • If your home is a recreational vehicle or otherwise intended to be moved; your property is used for commercial purposes; you know of any current problems with your exterior sewer/septic line before enrollment; your entire exterior sewer/septic line is shared with a 3rd party or covered by a homeowners' association or the like; your exterior sewer/septic line previously had roots removed or failed a smoke or dye test, camera inspection or any other proactive test without resolution
  • If your home is a recreational vehicle or otherwise intended to be moved; your property is used for commercial purposes; you know of any current problems with your interior plumbing and drainage lines before enrollment; or your entire interior plumbing and drainage line is shared with a 3rd party or covered by a homeowners' association or the like
Additional limitations apply. See more. See less

Exclusions

  • Septic/collection tanks; leaching fields; non-conforming drain lines; branch lines; replacement of any artificial grass or plants; restoration to water structures, pastures or wooded areas; and damage from accidents, negligence or otherwise caused by you, others or unusual circumstances. Costs on covered repairs may exceed the benefit limit, in which case you pay the difference between the cost and the benefit limit. Additional exclusions apply.
  • Non-conforming drain lines; appliances, fittings or fixtures, vent stacks, pressure reducing valves, backflow prevention devices, fire suppression and other sprinkler systems, irrigation systems, distribution piping such as for radiators and heating systems, condensate drain lines for cooling systems, pumps, or grinders; frozen pipes; and damage from accidents, negligence or otherwise caused by you, others or unusual circumstances. Costs on covered repairs may exceed the benefit limit, in which case you pay the difference between the cost and the benefit limit. Additional exclusions apply.
Additional limitations apply. See more. See less
Eligibility: To be eligible, you must own both the residential single structure and the land it is located on. You are not eligible if your home is a recreational vehicle or otherwise intended to be moved; your property is used for commercial purposes; you know of any current problems with your exterior sewer/septic line before enrollment; your entire exterior sewer/septic line is shared with a 3rd party or covered by a homeowners' association or the like; your exterior sewer/septic line previously had roots removed or failed a smoke or dye test, camera inspection or any other proactive test without resolution. In IA, properties with more than 4 dwelling units are not eligible.
Benefit Details: Coverage provides, up to the applicable benefit limit, to repair or replace a sewer line that has experienced an operational failure, for which you have sole responsibility, from the external wall of your home up to your utility's responsibility, or septic line from the external wall of your home up to the point of connection to the septic tank on your property, including branch drains from the point they exit the home to the point they re-enter the home, that is damaged due to normal wear and tear, not accident or negligence. Repair or replacement of non-functioning grinder pumps or backflow prevention devices is also included. Restoration to your pavement, yard or landscaping disturbed as part of a covered repair is included, up to the benefit limit.
Not Covered: Septic/collection tanks; leaching fields; non-conforming drain lines; branch lines; replacement of any artificial grass or plants; restoration to water structures, pastures or wooded areas; and damage from accidents, negligence or otherwise caused by you, others or unusual circumstances. Costs on covered repairs may exceed the benefit limit, in which case you pay the difference between the cost and the benefit limit. Additional exclusions apply. Disputes resolved by arbitration, without class action or jury trial, unless otherwise stated in your full Terms and Conditions.
Making a Service Call: Your plan starts the day your enrollment is processed. There is an initial 30-day waiting period before you can make a service call, providing 11 months of coverage during the first year. Upon renewal/reactivation (if applicable), there is no waiting period.
Cancellation: Cancel any time by calling HomeServe. If you cancel within 30 days of your start date, you will get a full refund (less claims paid, where applicable). Cancellations after the first 30 days will result in a pro-rata refund (less claims paid, where applicable).
Renewal: The plan is annual. Unless you cancel, your plan automatically renews annually at the then-current renewal price with your same payment terms.
Eligibility: To be eligible, you must own the residential single structure or a unit within a structure. You are not eligible if your home is a recreational vehicle or otherwise intended to be moved; your property is used for commercial purposes; you know of any current problems with your interior plumbing and drainage lines before enrollment; or your entire interior plumbing and drainage line is shared with a 3rd party or covered by a homeowners' association or the like. In IA, properties with more than 4 dwelling units are not eligible.
Benefit Details: Coverage provides, up to the applicable benefit limit, to repair or replace the interior plumbing and drainage lines that have experienced an operational failure, for which you have sole responsibility, that are damaged due to normal wear and tear, not accident or negligence.
Not Covered: Non-conforming drain lines; appliances, fittings or fixtures, vent stacks, pressure reducing valves, backflow prevention devices, fire suppression and other sprinkler systems, irrigation systems, distribution piping such as for radiators and heating systems, condensate drain lines for cooling systems, pumps, or grinders; frozen pipes; and damage from accidents, negligence or otherwise caused by you, others or unusual circumstances. Costs on covered repairs may exceed the benefit limit, in which case you pay the difference between the cost and the benefit limit. Additional exclusions apply. Disputes resolved by arbitration, without class action or jury trial, unless otherwise stated in your full Terms and Conditions.
Making a Service Call: Your plan starts the day your enrollment is processed. There is an initial 30-day waiting period before you can make a service call, providing 11 months of coverage during the first year. Upon renewal/reactivation (if applicable), there is no waiting period.
Cancellation: Cancel any time by calling HomeServe. If you cancel within 30 days of your start date, you will get a full refund (less claims paid, where applicable). Cancellations after the first 30 days will result in a pro-rata refund (less claims paid, where applicable).
Renewal: The plan is annual. Unless you cancel, your plan automatically renews annually at the then-current renewal price with your same payment terms.

Frequently asked questions

What should I know about Exterior Sewer/Septic Line Coverage?
What's covered: Coverage provides, up to the applicable benefit limit, to repair or replace a sewer line that has experienced an operational failure, for which you have sole responsibility, from the external wall of your home up to your utility's responsibility, or septic line from the external wall of your home up to the point of connection to the septic tank on your property, including branch drains from the point they exit the home to the point they re-enter the home, that is damaged due to normal wear and tear, not accident or negligence. Repair or replacement of non-functioning grinder pumps or backflow prevention devices is also included. Restoration to your pavement, yard or landscaping disturbed as part of a covered repair is included, up to the benefit limit. Not covered: Septic/collection tanks; leaching fields; non-conforming drain lines; branch lines; replacement of any artificial grass or plants; restoration to water structures, pastures or wooded areas; and damage from accidents, negligence or otherwise caused by you, others or unusual circumstances. Costs on covered repairs may exceed the benefit limit, in which case you pay the difference between the cost and the benefit limit. Additional exclusions apply.
What is Exterior Sewer/Septic Line Restoration Reimbursement?
This plan provides reimbursement for up to $1,000 for each covered repair for restoration of your pavement, yard, or landscaping disturbed by the covered repair. Restoration includes sod, mulch, shrubs no more than 5 gallons, trees no taller than 6 feet, and resetting of landscaping bricks and stones for sidewalks, driveways, walls, and patios.
What should I know about Interior Plumbing and Drainage Coverage?
What's covered: Coverage provides, up to the applicable benefit limit, to repair or replace the interior plumbing and drainage lines that have experienced an operational failure, for which you have sole responsibility, that are damaged due to normal wear and tear, not accident or negligence. Not covered: Non-conforming drain lines; appliances, fittings or fixtures, vent stacks, pressure reducing valves, backflow prevention devices, fire suppression and other sprinkler systems, irrigation systems, distribution piping such as for radiators and heating systems, condensate drain lines for cooling systems, pumps, or grinders; frozen pipes; and damage from accidents, negligence or otherwise caused by you, others or unusual circumstances. Costs on covered repairs may exceed the benefit limit, in which case you pay the difference between the cost and the benefit limit. Additional exclusions apply.

HomeServe USA Repair Management Corp. (“HomeServe”), with corporate offices located at 601 Merritt 7, 6th Floor, Norwalk, CT 06851, is an independent company separate from Carolina Water Service of North Carolina and offers this optional service plan as an authorized representative of the contract issuer, National Home Repair Warranty, Inc., 59 Maiden Lane, 43rd Floor, New York, NY 10038. Your choice of whether to purchase this service plan will not affect the price, availability or terms of service from Carolina Water Service of North Carolina. Carolina Water Service of North Carolina and HomeServe entered into an agreement to introduce these plans to Carolina Water Service of North Carolina's customers.

Exterior Sewer/Septic Line Plus Coverage and Interior Plumbing and Drainage System Coverage for only $11.48/mo.

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