Age, corrosion or ground shifting can damage the line that brings fresh water to your home. A water service line warranty plan helps provide protection against expensive repair bills.
Affordable Repair Plans for
Wyandotte County Customers
About Wyandotte County and HomeServe
Wyandotte County* has partnered with HomeServe**, an independent company separate from Wyandotte County, that offers optional, yet affordable plans to eligible homeowners, that provide protection against costly and inconvenient covered repairs to systems throughout their homes and properties.
To enroll you must own your home and meet other eligibility requirements. For eligibility requirements, see the Important Coverage Information.
Important Coverage Information
Exterior Water Service Line
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 water service line before enrollment; or your entire exterior water service 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 an exterior water service line that has experienced an operational failure, for which you have sole responsibility, from your utility’s responsibility or external wall of your well casing to the water meter or main shut-off valve inside your home that is damaged due to normal wear and tear, not accident or negligence. Repair or replacement of non-functioning stop boxes, shut-off valves, pressure reducing valves and backflow prevention devices is also covered. Restoration to your pavement, yard or landscaping disturbed as part of a covered repair is included, up to the benefit limit.
Not covered: Frozen lines, branch lines, any tanks or appliances, 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.
Exterior Sewer/Septic Line
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 and 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: Non-conforming drain lines, septic/collection tanks, leaching fields, 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.
This Plan Includes
- $10,000 annual benefit amount
- Water Service Line Restoration: Multiple- service calls ($1,000 per call)
- Exterior Water Service Line: Multiple service calls up to annual benefit
- 30-day wait period with a money-back guarantee
- One-year guarantee on all covered repairs
Your home’s sewer/septic line can clog or break due to invasive tree roots or shifting soil. Help keep what’s underground covered with a home repair plan.
This Plan Includes
- $10,000 annual benefit amount
- Drain Cleaning: Multiple service calls up to annual benefit
- Sewer/Septic Line Restoration: Multiple- service calls ($1,000 per call)
- Exterior Sewer/Septic line: Multiple service calls up to annual benefit
- 30-day wait period with a money-back guarantee
- One-year guarantee on all covered repairs
Frequently asked questions
What is the cancellation policy?
You may cancel within 30 days of your start date for a full refund; cancellations after the first 30 days will result in a pro rata refund less any claims paid (where applicable). Most basic homeowners insurance policies do not cover repair or replacement due to normal wear and tear of these components. If you find you have similar protection, you can cancel and receive a refund of your service agreement fee, less any claims paid (where applicable).
What quality of repair can I expect?
Local, licensed and insured technicians perform covered repairs, which are guaranteed against defects in materials and workmanship for one year.
When can I make a service call?
Your plan starts 30 days after your order is processed. You can make a service call immediately after your plan starts.
Does my homeowners insurance cover this?
Many homeowners believe their utility companies or homeowners insurance is responsible for emergency repairs to the water, sewer, plumbing, electrical, heating and cooling systems, but the reality is that in many cases you, the homeowner, are responsible. Most basic homeowners insurance policies and local utility companies or municipalities do not cover repairs to or replacement of the major systems in and around your home.
Who is HomeServe?
HomeServe is the leading provider of home repair solutions nationwide with nearly 20 years’ experience making home ownership easier by keeping home systems running smoothly. We do this through a nationwide network of licensed contractors and a U.S.-based call center available 24/7/365. As an accredited business with the Better Business Bureau and a 4.8 out of 5-star post-job satisfaction scores, HomeServe is the best tool a homeowner can have to protect themselves from costly home repairs. Our repair plans protect you from the expense of an emergency home repair caused by normal wear and tear that is not typically covered by your homeowners insurance, local utility or municipality.
**HomeServe USA Repair Management Corp. (“HomeServe”), with corporate offices located at 601 Merritt 7, 6th Floor, Norwalk, CT 06851, offers this optional service plan as an authorized representative of the contract issuer, CNA Warranty Services, Inc., 151 N Franklin St., Chicago, IL 60606. Your choice of whether to purchase this service plan will not affect the price, availability or terms of service from the Kansas City Board of Public Utilities or the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas.
*Wyandotte County is compensated by HomeServe for the right to use the Kansas City Board of Public Utilities and the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas brands.