Sewer Line Warranty

[sgrizzle]

In what looks like an official letter from the City of Tulsa is a mailer advertising a $7/mo sewer/water line warranty.

Anyone else get this? Any thoughts?

[Hoss]

In what looks like an official letter from the City of Tulsa is a mailer advertising a $7/mo sewer/water line warranty.

Anyone else get this? Any thoughts?

Today?  I thought the PO was closed for Columbus Day?

[Conan71]

Undecided.  I haven't read the find print to figure out what the deductible is or if there's a co-pay.  I'm still on the original sewer line on my house (1959).  I a video run on the line before we bought the house.  I'm not too worried about my line.  One part of me says:  "go for it" since my mother just dropped around $6K getting hers replaced.  The other says: "piss on it" or "crap in it".

[sgrizzle]

Today?  I thought the PO was closed for Columbus Day?

I've gotten two of them in the last month. Neither today.

[TeeDub]

Read the fine print, then throw it away.

[Hoss]

I've gotten two of them in the last month. Neither today.

Hmm.  I've gotten MANY water line insurance mailers from third parties, but shred them in short order.  Never had one from the City yet regarding sewer line insurance.  Guess I'll have to watch for it now.

[Townsend]

Tulsa Joins Cities Offering Water, Sewer Line Insurance To Homeowners

http://www.newson6.com/story/26605091/tulsa-joins-cities-offering-water-sewer-line-insurance-to-homeowners

TULSA, Oklahoma - The City of Tulsa will offer a voluntary insurance program to cover breaks, leaks or clogs in water or sewer lines that run between a home and the public utility connection.
Service Line Warranties of America partners with cities in 46 states, according to a news release. The insurance covers damages a homeowner is responsible for when utility lines fail.

Tulsa will join six other Oklahoma towns in offering the coverage to homeowners.

"It's not a matter of if you have a problem, it's a matter of when your lines fail, then you have this opportunity to resume service much quicker and without an out-of-pocket expense," said David Patrick, Tulsa City Council.

A news release states the program has saved Oklahoma homeowners nearly $400,000 in out-of-pocket repair costs to date.

https://www.cityoftulsa.org/news/news-stories/2014/servicelineprogram.aspx

[Townsend]

City of Tulsa and INCOG Announce Partnership with Service Line Warranties of America

https://www.cityoftulsa.org/news/news-stories/2014/servicelineprogram.aspx

The City of Tulsa and Indian Nations Council of Governments (INCOG) are excited to announce a partnership with Service Line Warranties of America (SLWA) to offer the voluntary National League of Cities (NLC) Service Line Warranty Program to Tulsa homeowners.

The NLC Service Line Warranty Program offers homeowners voluntary warranty protection against normal wear and tear on water and sewer lines, which is not covered under most traditional homeowner policies. If lines break, leak or clog - homeowners can call SLWA directly and SLWA will repair the line using local, licensed contractors who are familiar with local codes and can ensure a timely response.

"Homeowners are burdened with many expenses and providing peace of mind in the event of a service line failure is important as repair costs for a broken or leaking sewer or water line could cost up to $3,500, or more - an unexpected cost that can be hard on families," said Mayor Dewey Bartlett.

With a monthly minimal cost to the homeowner, the voluntary Service Line Warranty Program provides up to $4,000 in coverage to repair the line. Additionally, the program has no service fees or deductibles and no annual or lifetime limits.

City Councilor Jack Henderson said, "After I learned about this program from the National League of Cities, I approached the Administration to help institute the program in Tulsa. I get calls from my constituents frequently regarding a water or sewer line break on their property and unfortunately my hands are tied. With this program, there is now a voluntary safeguard for homeowners that cannot incur this unforeseen cost."

SLWA is accredited by the Better Business Bureau with an A+ rating and is offering the warranty program with cities in 46 states across the U.S. The City of Tulsa will be joining six other Oklahoma communities that have partnered with SLWA and saved Oklahoma homeowners nearly $400,000 in out-of-pocket repair costs. SLWA has partnered with cities such as Atlanta, GA; San Diego, CA; Las Vegas, NV; Phoenix, AZ; Kansas City, MO; Guthrie, OK; Stillwater, OK; Lawton, OK; Elgin, OK; Moore, OK and Eufaula, OK.

"Many factors beyond the life expectancy of the pipe can contribute to a failure, including: tree root invasion, ground shifting and extreme weather - all elements the City of Tulsa experiences with our own water and sewer lines throughout the year," City Councilor David Patrick said.

This program does not include City owned lines, but service lines that are the responsibility of the homeowner. This program is offered at no cost to the City and no public funds are being used to administer the program.

"We are pleased to partner with the City of Tulsa to offer our service," said Brad Carmichael, Vice President of Business Development for SLWA. "SLWA provides first-class customer service with a 24/7 repair line and the use of licensed and thoroughly researched local contractors - keeping dollars in the local economy."

For questions about the voluntary service and pricing or to enroll, contact Service Line Warranties of America at 866-922-9006 or visit www.SLWofA.com. Tulsa homeowners can also expect to receive a letter in the mail regarding program details.

About Service Line Warranties of America

Headquartered in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, SLWA is a leading independent provider of service line warranties in North America. SLWA is accredited through the Better Business Bureau with an A+ rating and zero unresolved complaints. SLWA is the brand used by the Utility Service Partners, Inc. family of companies and endorsed by the National League of Cities.

About the National League of Cities

The National League of Cities is a national organization dedicated to helping city leaders build better communities, and serves as a resource and advocate for 19,000 cities, towns and villages, representing more than 218 million Americans.

[heironymouspasparagus]

Undecided.  I haven't read the find print to figure out what the deductible is or if there's a co-pay.  I'm still on the original sewer line on my house (1959).  I a video run on the line before we bought the house.  I'm not too worried about my line.  One part of me says:  "go for it" since my mother just dropped around $6K getting hers replaced.  The other says: "piss on it" or "crap in it".

That sounds like the time they were using a thing that I have always heard called "greenburg" pipe.  It was essentially a paper pipe saturated in a tar-like material....like assfault for sewage pipe...?  (Sorry, couldn't resist that...)

I helped replace that on two houses and it is really good stuff right up to the moment it isn't....then it's really bad stuff.  We used PVC to replace.

[Hoss]

That sounds like the time they were using a thing that I have always heard called "greenburg" pipe.  It was essentially a paper pipe saturated in a tar-like material....like assfault for sewage pipe...?  (Sorry, couldn't resist that...)

I helped replace that on two houses and it is really good stuff right up to the moment it isn't....then it's really bad stuff.  We used PVC to replace.

Orangeburg is probably what you heard.

[heironymouspasparagus]

Orangeburg is probably what you heard.

Orangeburg!!!  Yeah, that was it!!   Senior moment...


Maybe I was having some Federal Reserve thoughts running through my subconscious....

[Conan71]

How did the discussion go from water and sewer lines to Jewish surnames?

[heironymouspasparagus]

How did the discussion go from water and sewer lines to Jewish surnames?

Bituminous paper fiber pipe.


Maybe the guy that invented it was Jewish..??

Nope....just looked...was named after a town in New York.

[sgrizzle]

I asked my insurance agent and they recommended getting it. I guess if it costs $6,000 to fix, even if it happens very rarely, it takes you 75 years of payments to hit that.

[heironymouspasparagus]

I asked my insurance agent and they recommended getting it. I guess if it costs $6,000 to fix, even if it happens very rarely, it takes you 75 years of payments to hit that.

One brother has that kind of insurance - had the water line coming into the house break.  Ended up costing about $80 I think he said.  Several hundreds of feet of pipe....