What homeowners should know
- Get the camera footage and measured repair length.
- Separate repair cost from excavation, access pits, cleanouts and restoration.
- Ask whether branch reinstatement, permits and post-repair camera inspection are included.
- Compare scope—not just the bottom-line number—between proposals.
Start with inspection and measured scope
A good proposal should explain what the contractor saw, where the defect is, how much pipe is being repaired, why the recommended method fits the condition, what access will be created and what restoration is included.
Questions to ask before approving work
- Can I receive the camera footage and a written defect description?
- Where is the failed section located and how was it measured?
- Why is this method preferable to the alternatives on this specific pipe?
- What permits, access pits, cleanouts, branch reinstatement and restoration are included?
- What does the warranty cover, and what could void it?
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