​Service line protection available for Kincardine homeowners

The Municipality of Kincardine has partnered with Service Line Warranties of Canada (SLWC) to offer protection to homeowners for the water and sewer service lines that connect their homes to the municipality’s systems.

A press release, issued Oct. 27, states that the coverage is voluntary and available at affordable monthly prices.

Since 2015, SLWC has partnered with more than 50 leading cities in Ontario to provide repair service plans that offer homeowners peace of mind and convenience.

“Many homeowners do not know that damage to the service lines on their property is their responsibility to repair,” said Kincardine public works director Adam Weishar. “In the event of a service line repair emergency, the homeowner is responsible for scheduling the repair and covering the associated cost.

“As Kincardine homes age, along with the infrastructure serving them, SLWC repair plans provide homeowners with an optional solution so they can be prepared for this type of unexpected repair.”

The SLWC Service Line Warranty Program protects against repairs needed to pipes on homeowners’ property. Repairs to these pipes are not covered by basic homeowners insurance or by the municipality. If a customer’s service line is in need of repair, a simple call to the SLWC 24-hour hotline will dispatch a local, licensed contractor familiar with local code. There are no service fees or deductibles.

This program is voluntary for homeowners, provided at no cost to the municipality, and no public funds are used to promote or administer the program.

“Our service plans not only cover the cost of the repair, they also provide homeowners with reputable, local contractors who will do the best possible job,” said John Kitzie, chief executive officer HomeServe NA, parent company of SLWC.

“We’re pleased to be partnering with the Municipality of Kincardine and look forward to the opportunity to provide Kincardine homeowners with the assistance they need when faced with a home repair emergency.”

SLWC is the nation's largest and most-trusted source of utility line plans, partnered with the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) and its commercial division, Local Authority Services (LAS). The company is committed to delivering an excellent customer service experience and maintaining an A-plus accredited rating with the Better Business Bureau.

For questions about this service, or to enrol, contact SLWC at 866-922-9004 or visit www.slwofc.ca.

SLWC is part of HomeServe USA Corp (HomeServe), a leading provider of home-repair solutions, serving more than four-million customers across the United States and Canada. Founded in 2014, SLWC is the trusted source of utility-line protection programs in Ontario as recognized by LAS.