sewer replacement cost question

Hi, I recently signed up for this DEP/American insurance and coincidentally, 2 weeks later we have a sewer overflow in the cellar, that may be the sewer line outside the house. Did they ever explain to you how they determined something was “preexisting”?

khadi426

in Plumbing 10 years and 8 months ago

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ilovewatermelon | 11 years and 3 months ago

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I’m looking to replace the sewer line from my house to the city pipe, I call a plumber, he came measure it and it’s about 45 feet long and will need to dig 12 feet down. He hasn’t give me a quote yet. what kind of quote should I expect? i’m in brooklyn, nyc. anybody done similar fix before? thanks

kidbklyn | 11 years and 3 months ago

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It more costly than a water main, because it’s deeper. Too bad you didn’t avail yourself to the offer by the DEP of private insurance for that kind of situation.

Bond | 11 years and 3 months ago

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Prices I’ve heard run anywhere from 12K being the cheapest to 18K being the highest.

fawn | 11 years and 3 months ago

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Mine was 15k in South Slope.

bweiss2589 | 10 years and 8 months ago

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I recently had my sewer replaced and it did cost me 11k. I had the same thoughts and was signed up for the DEP/American Water insurance program, I thought I was covered. They arrived at my house for an inspection of the sewer line and told me that the break was “preexisting” and it is not covered under my policy. I was furious, how are they able to determine that the pipe had been broken before I signed up for the insurance? After doing my research it seems that they deny most claims for being preexisting, several of my friends have had the same exact experience. I ended up having Harris Water & Sewer replace the pipe due to them having the fairest price and they did a good job but I really thought I was covered with the insurance!! I would call Harris 718-495-3600