Northeast News
May 23, 2013

Kansas City, Mo., homeowners can now opt for low-cost warranty protection for water and sewer lines through the city’s new Service Line Warranty Program.

“Many residents do not realize they are responsible for the water and sewer lines that travel from the city’s main lines to their houses,” said City Council member John Sharp, who sponsored the resolution authorizing the city to offer the program. “If these lines break or leak, repairs can be very expensive.”

The Service Line Warranty Program, which is provided through the National League of Cities and administered by Service Line Warranties of America, will cover water and sewer line repairs up to $4,000 plus an additional allowance of $4,000 for public street or sidewalk cutting, if needed. Homeowners who enroll by  Thursday, June 27, can receive a bundled water and sewer line protection package for $120 per year. Homeowners may also choose to sign up for the water line protection package for $61 annually or $5.50 monthly.

“That’s a small amount to pay for peace of mind,” Sharp said.

“This new program is a win-win for the city,” City Manager Troy Schulte said. “It comes at no cost for the city, it helps residents save money on repairs and it educates homeowners on their water and sewer line responsibilities.”

Schulte added that the program could encourage water conservation and decrease ground pollution, as participating homeowners might report utility service line issues more quickly.

Another benefit of the program is that the city will receive a royalty from Service Line Warranties of America, which will provide a new source of revenue to assist needy families with their water bills.

“We are pleased to work with the City of Kansas City, Mo., to offer homeowners an affordable Service Line Warranty program,” said Brad Carmichael, vice president of business development for Service Line Warranties of America. “We think Kansas City residents will be pleased with our features and benefits, including a 24-hour repair hotline and the use of local, certified technicians. This keeps dollars in the local economy, an important benefit in these tough financial times.”

Serving residential customers since 1996, Service Line Warranties of America has an A+ Better Business Bureau rating and only uses local contractors who are familiar with the city’s permitting and codes.

Additional information about the program and how to enroll will be mailed to homeowners.  For questions about this service or to enroll, contact Service Line Warranties of America, (855) 999-8806 or visit www.slwofa.com.