1. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What does this cover?
– Water and/or Sewer line from foundation to the property boundary
– Septic line from foundation to the tank
– Water line leaks
– Sewer line clogs
– Pipe repair or replacement
– Landscape repair and sod replacement
– All costs associated with repair/replacement with $0 deductible up to
$5000 annual coverage for water, up to $5000 annual coverage for sewer.
What is excluded?
– Connecting devices to the water line such as pumps, backflow devices,
etc…
– Natural disasters such as flooding, earthquake, acts of war, etc…
– Pre-existing leaks, clogs, or non functioning pipes that the customer was
aware of prior to enrollment.
– Sump pumps
What if I don’t live there full time or on extended vacation?
– Covered
Rental homes?
– Covered (Billing address must include the property owner’s billing
address)
Duplexes?
– If the duplex is serviced by on water line and one sewer line, customer is
eligible with one policy.
– If duplex is serviced by more than one water line and/or sewer line, a
separate policy is required for each serviced address.
Can coverage be purchased if I live in a mobile home?
– Mobile home can be covered if on a full, solid foundation and home owner
is also the property owner (no parks).
My water/sewer lines cross my neighbor’s property. Where does coverage end?
– Your coverage continues because this is continuation of your property
through legal easement Coverage is in effect until the point at which it
crosses from your easement to public property or connects to neighboring
service.
Shared private or community well?
– Refer the customer to NWC when there are three or more users.
2. What if customer has more than one water or sewer line?
– Policy will covers one water and one sewer line if purchased as a package.
Additional lines require additional policy.
What contractors do you use?
– All contractors are local, licensed, bonded and in good standing.
Contractors are vetted by NWC’s strict standards.
Is traveling time and mileage included in the policy limit?
– Yes.
What if the claim exceeds the coverage limit of the policy?
– It is rare considering the volume and buying power of NWC and the low
pre-contracted rates that NWC has negotiated with approved contractors,
but NWC is only responsible up to the policy coverage limit. Any amount
over the limit would need to be paid to the contractor by the customer.
Will you reimburse me if I use my own plumber?
– Policy requires the customer to contact NWC prior to any work being
performed. All work performed must be approved by NWC claims
department. If the customer requests a particular plumber, NWC will
consider the customer’s request pending the contractor meets NWC
standards and rates can be agreed upon prior to work performed.
Does the policy reimburse for lost water charges on the water bill?
– No, but be aware that most municipalities allow a 50% one time
reimbursement for overages due to water leaks.
Is the septic tank, drain field, or well covered?
– No. The septic line from the foundation to the tank is covered. The water
line from the well casing to the foundation is covered excluding all tanks,
switches, or other hardware controlling the performance of the pump.
What if I don’t want automatic billing?
– NWC, at the customer’s request, can send an annual bill to allow a
customer to send in annual payments. Monthly premiums are not eligible
for paper statements. This is due to the extra costs associated with paper
billing. All transactions are processed electronically.
