Service Line Coverage

Utility and service lines that run underneath your property typically aren’t covered by standard homeowners insurance. If you have a Nationwide or Safeco homeowners policy with American Midwest Agency, Inc. you can add service line coverage to your policy for an additional fee to get this type of protection.

What is service line coverage?

As a homeowner, you’re on the hook financially for subterranean lines or pipes running through your property. That means if your water pipes crack or your power line is severed, it’s your responsibility to fix it. Standard homeowners insurance typically won’t cover broken utility lines — but you can add a service line coverage endorsement to your policy for this type of protection.

Service line coverage will generally cover the costs of repairing or replacing utility lines, as well as the excavation and landscape restoration after necessary repairs are complete. When you file a claim, you may have to pay a deductible, but it’ll depend on the insurance company.