Home Emergency Insurance Solutions, a major insurance company in the San Francisco Bay Area of the US that offers home emergency repair programs has announced that it intends to offer its protection program to homeowners other than those it has reached through partner utility companies in the past.

When a water service line, the pipe that brings freshwater from a well or city supply into a home, is interrupted, consumers often face thousands of dollars in replacement costs and repair bills that can put a huge strain on their household budget. Due to the necessity of water for basic needs like cooking, bathing and other household uses, the company believes that its specialized policy will be attractive to home owners because it offers thousands of dollars in coverage for a low monthly fee. Once insured, customers can call a 24 hour emergency hotline and have a local contractor, trained by their insurer, dispatched directly to their home to begin repairs.

Due to the difficulty for most home owners in detecting leaks and other mishaps involving their water mains, Home Emergency Insurance Solutions is planning to provide additional inspections to help their customers tackle water problems before they ever have a chance to become severe.