Underground utility work is a structural component of the property. Failure, improper connections, or incorrect installation can cause basement flooding, soil washout, repeated backups, and enforcement action.
Lady Liberty Contracting Corp issues a written workmanship guarantee on all new water main installations, full service line replacements, new sewer installations, and full sewer replacements.
Guarantee covers workmanship, method, connection integrity, and code-compliant execution.
Coverage for new copper service line installation workmanship.
Coverage for new extra-heavy cast iron or PVC sewer installations.
Proper tap, curb valve, trap, and joint performance.
Workmanship ensuring compliance with NYC DEP, DOT, and DOB requirements.
Damage caused by unrelated contractors or utility companies.
Soil shifting, vehicle impact, or street collapse unrelated to installation.
Failures inside the building not connected to the new installation.
Unapproved alterations performed after installation completion.
Owner submits job address and completion date.
Guarantee is matched to recorded field documentation.
Crew evaluates whether the issue is:
A workmanship-related condition
A material failure
A third-party or unrelated plumbing issue
External structural or soil movement
Guarantee applies only if failure stems from installation workmanship.
Corrective measures executed with no additional workmanship cost.
Stringent documentation and updated photos added to project records.
Pressure test (water) or functional flow test (sewer) completed to confirm corrective success.
Owner receives updated guarantee confirmation.
Direct evidence of DEP- and DOB-accepted execution.
Reduces long-term financial exposure to underground failures.
Guarantee documents serve as proof of new installations.
Ensures corrective responsibility without dispute.
Length depends on installation type. New water and sewer installations carry a multi-year workmanship term.
No. Guarantee applies to new full installations or full replacements, not small localized repairs.
Manufacturer warranties for pipe and fittings apply separately. Workmanship guarantee covers installation method.
DEP does not mandate them, but they strengthen compliance documentation.
Yes. Documentation can be provided to future owners.
Obtain verified documentation for all new sewer and water installations. Protect long-term property stability with guaranteed workmanship.
