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Homeowner Exterior Lines Responsibility


As a homeowner, you know that repairs to plumbing lines inside your home is your responsibility. However, like many homeowners, you may NOT be aware that you are also responsible for repairs to Water service and Sewer/Septic lines on your property boundary buried outside your home. These exterior lines buried underground are subject to freezing, tree roots, corrosion, changing soil conditions, and ground shifting, causing a sudden breakdown.

Repair or replacement, due to damages caused by normal wear and tear, to these exterior lines can be costly and are not typically covered by basic homeowners’ insurance.

Service Line Warranties of Canada Repair Plans

Service Line Warranties of Canada (“SLWC”) in partnership with your local city/town/ municipality, offers eligible homeowners optional repair plans to help protect you against potentially expensive repairs to water service line, sewer/septic lines and interior plumbing and drainage lines on your property.

Starting for less than $6+HST per month, SLWC’s plans protect you from unforeseen high out-of-pocket expenses and the hassle of finding the right plumber for your repair job, with just one call.

Benefits of SLWC repair plans

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You pay $0 for covered repairs up to benefit amount
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24/7, 365 days hotline available to schedule repairs
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Repairs performed by insured, licensed and local plumber
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One-Year guarantee on covered repairs

Did you know?

  • About 1 in 3 homeowners has less than $500 set aside for emergency home repairs*
  • 1/3 of homeowners have trouble finding the right contractor for home repairs, and when they do, 50% report problems with the contractor*
    *2021 State of Canadian Home Survey conducted by Leger Opinion

SLWC repair program is simple and has helped Ontario Homeowners save millions of dollars in repair costs.

In the event of an unexpected broken or leaking line, one call to the 24/7 call center will dispatch a local, licensed, reputable plumber to your residence to repair or replace the line.

Watch the program video

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