As your home gets older, so does the exterior water service line that brings fresh water to your house. Leaks and breaks are usually caused by aging of the pipe, corrosion, extreme temperatures, settling or shifting of the ground. Most, although not all,
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Exterior Sewer/Septic Line Coverage and Interior Plumbing and Drainage Coverage

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

$13.98/mo.

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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:

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

    Service:

    • Drain Cleaning: Multiple service calls up to annual benefit
    • Exterior Sewer/Septic Line: 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

  • An owner of a residential single structure, or a unit within a structure
  • An owner of a residential single structure, or a unit within a structure, that is not intended to be moved
Additional limitations apply. See more. See less

Not Eligible

  • If your property is used for commercial purposes; you know of any current problems with your water heater before enrollment; your entire water heater is shared with a 3rd party or covered by a homeowners’ association or the like; or your water heater is commercial grade, larger than 100 gallons, solar, oil, or combination home heating/domestic hot water unit; or is not installed according to manufacturer specifications
  • If 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

  • Damage from accidents, negligence or otherwise caused by you, others or unusual circumstances. Additional exclusions apply.
  • Appliances, fittings and fixtures; vent stacks; pressure reducing valves; backflow prevention devices; pumps or grinders; non-conforming drain lines; frozen pipes; fire suppression and other sprinkler systems, irrigation systems, distribution piping such as for radiators and heating systems, condensate drain lines for cooling systems; and damage from accidents, negligence or otherwise caused by you, others or unusual circumstances. Additional exclusions apply.
Additional limitations apply. See more. See less
Eligibility: An owner of both a residential single structure permanently secured to the ground and the land it is located on may be eligible for coverage. You are not eligible if 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.
Not Covered: Septic/collection tanks; leaching fields; grinder pumps; backflow prevention devices; non-conforming drain lines; branch lines; and damage from accidents, negligence or otherwise caused by you, others or unusual circumstances. 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: An owner of a residential single structure, or a unit within a structure, that is not intended to be moved may be eligible for coverage. If you own a multi-family home or multiple housing units, you must provide the specific mailing address for each service agreement you purchase. You are not eligible if 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: Appliances, fittings and fixtures; vent stacks; pressure reducing valves; backflow prevention devices; pumps or grinders; non-conforming drain lines; frozen pipes; fire suppression and other sprinkler systems, irrigation systems, distribution piping such as for radiators and heating systems, condensate drain lines for cooling systems; and damage from accidents, negligence or otherwise caused by you, others or unusual circumstances. 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's covered?
An owner of both a residential single structure permanently secured to the ground and the land it is located on
What's not covered?
If 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
When can I make a service call?
Septic/collection tanks; leaching fields; grinder pumps; backflow prevention devices; non-conenrollmenting drain lines; branch lines; and damage from accidents, negligence or otherwise caused by you, others or unusual circumstances. Additional exclusions apply
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.
What's not covered?
Appliances, fittings and fixtures; vent stacks; pressure reducing valves; backflow prevention devices; pumps or grinders; non-conforming drain lines; frozen pipes; fire suppression and other sprinkler systems, irrigation systems, distribution piping such as for radiators and heating systems, condensate drain lines for cooling systems; and damage from accidents, negligence or otherwise caused by you, others or unusual circumstances. Additional exclusions apply.
When can I make 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.

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 Dominion Energy, Inc., 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. Dominion Energy, Inc., is not legally responsible for these service plans and your choice of whether to purchase this plan will not affect the price, availability or terms of service from Dominion Energy Virginia. Dominion Energy Virginia and HomeServe entered into an agreement to introduce these plans to Dominion Energy Virginia’s customers.

Exterior Sewer/Septic Line Coverage and Interior Plumbing and Drainage Coverage for only $13.98/mo.

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