Might need a sewer repair in next ew months (from sidewalk into the main)

[USMC88-93]

If I end up actually needing a full repair / replacement does anyone know if any of the repair companies have finance for payment options....

It would not be my first choice or even in the top 10 for that matter but I currently could not take the financial hit for a repair an would need to find a way to finance it. Putting it on credit cards will not be an option.

[SideShow Bob]

Have you checked into a bank loan for the repairs, personal or equity ? Or look at your home owners policy to see if is covered ?

[beast556]

What type of repair? Do you know how to operate a
backhoe? You can always do a home equity line of credit if you have equity in your house.

[SideShow Bob]

Just an FYI, in most all municipalities, you are responsible for your sewer line all the way to the main connection. No sense in doing a partial job, go all the way from the house to the main. Remember Murphy, what you don't replace, will fail soon after the partial repair.

[Great-Kazoo]

Can you sleeve the existing line?

[USMC88-93]

Just an FYI, in most all municipalities, you are responsible for your sewer line all the way to the main connection. No sense in doing a partial job, go all the way from the house to the main. Remember Murphy, what you don't replace, will fail soon after the partial repair.

I would if I could, I could not afford the financial hit.

Can you sleeve the existing line?

I doubt it if it is the part that angles down into the main but I will certainly be asking about the options available when the guy comes to camera the pipe.

[gnihcraes]

Just don't call Applewood Plumbing and Heating - they will charge Full Retail.

Check with your sewer provider, they might have a recommended contractor.

[SideShow Bob]

Your sewer line should be a constant pitch of a minimum of 1/4" Per foot to the main, or about 1:50 (1 ft. in a 50 ft. Run.). There shouldn't be a sudden downward angle at the last bit.

[USMC88-93]

Your sewer line should be a constant pitch of a minimum of 1/4" Per foot to the main, or about 1:50 (1 ft. in a 50 ft. Run.). There shouldn't be a sudden downward angle at the last bit.

House was built in 1942 on septic, at some point was tied into city sewer when that was is anyone's guess but late 40's to 50's is likely. neighbors down the block had a significant for lack of a better word down slope to the main once it hit the street.

Basically I should have went into the main when I had to do this repair, as always cost got into the way. They dug a a little more back to the house than these indicate. From the edge of the asphault to the main is where the new issue likely is I bet the tree roots migrated out and found a new place to kill my wallet.

[Dave_L]

Have you looked into insurance? Not your regular home insurance but sewer line specific insurance. They have a 30 day wait period but you said youll need it in a few months so might be worth checking.

http://www.homeserveusa.com/sewer-se...e-repair-plans

I dont know how being in mid process changes things but you never know.