If you are looking for a sewer repair or replacement company, you may notice that some advertise themselves as side sewer contractors. This distinction can be important, depending on what work you are having done, and where you live. In most municipalities with a city water and sewer system, the side sewer is piping between a private home or business that connects it to the municipal sewer system. This pipe is also called a sewer lateral. Depending on where you live, you may need a side sewer contractor when replacing old sewer pipes and connecting new pipes to the city sewer system.
Side Sewer Legalities
The issue with side sewers is they are private pipes which connect to a public system. While in most regions, property owners have the right to fix their own pipes on their property or hire someone to do so, they are not necessarily allowed to work in the right-of-way area where the private and public pipes meet. In most circumstances, the city in question requires a licensed side sewer contractor to perform that type of work.
When To Hire A Side Sewer Contractor
If your sewer system is connected to a municipal sewer system by a side sewer, it is important to hire a side sewer contractor for any sewer replacement you have performed. In some cities, contractors may even need to be registered as side sewer contractors before they are allowed to get the proper permits to perform certain services within city limits. If you are not sure whether you need a side sewer contractor for your sewer service, call your local municipality’s water and sewer department to confirm what is required in your area.
Posted on behalf of Metro Septic and Sewer
