Patty McMillen

Most people don’t even know what a sewer lateral is…but it’s important to know what  your responsibility is as a home owner.  The sewer lateral is a part of the sewer that runs from the house to the public sewer main that runs under the street.  The repair of a private sewer lateral is the responsibility of the property owner and it could be a costly item. Sewer laterals usually back up from roots, broken pipes and it’s usually not covered by your homeowners policy. Cities are now requiring homeowners to be in compliance with new regulations which mean that you need to have your sewer lateral in good condition with no repairs needed.  The cost can range from $2000 and up.  Most sewer laterals are old and need to be replaced, so if this happens to you call and find out what your city requires for repairing your lines.