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Posted by on February 4, 2007, 2:27 pm
> Hello All,
>
> Unfortunately a leak has developed in the main water line supply (in
> the basement of the house). This leak has been diagnosed in the
> section of the pipe that is embedded within the concrete foundation of
> the house. The plumber has quoted me a pricey amount of close to four
> thousand dollars to excavate the land and replace the entire length of
> the pipe. Meanwhile due to the constant trickle of water the carpet
> has been ruined. I am given to understand that the ruined carpet will
> be covered under my insurance policy. However, the excavation and
> replacing the damaged pipe might not be covered because the insurance
> companies are not willing to pay for any settlement or age related
> issues. Is this true? Is there any other way one can ask the insurance
> companies to pay for this entire work?
>
> Thanks in advance for all your suggestions.
>
> kb7270
I would get another couple of quotes , or find out if you can arrange
the excavation.
I recently had a trench dug for a new electric run to a shed.
Electrician quoted close to $2000 , a local excavator did it for $300.
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