Home & Property
Service Line Coverage
An endorsement covering the cost to repair or replace underground utility lines — water, sewer, electric, and gas — that run from the street to the home.
Last reviewed: May 2026 · Editorial methodology
Definition
Homeowners are responsible for the utility lines that run from the public right-of-way to the home's foundation, yet standard policies exclude underground service line failures. Service line coverage addresses breaks, leaks, blockages, and collapses in these lines, paying for excavation, repair, and restoration of landscaping disturbed during the work. A single water main repair typically costs $3,000–$10,000, while sewer lateral replacement can run $4,000–$15,000 depending on depth and distance. Coverage limits commonly range from $10,000 to $50,000 per occurrence, with premiums of $30–$80 per year. Some carriers bundle service line with equipment breakdown coverage in a single endorsement package. Age of the home is the biggest underwriting factor — homes over 40 years old with original copper or galvanized steel service lines carry the highest failure risk.
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Reviewed 2026-06-14
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