An easement lets the utility access the lines on your property. Knowing where the easement sits protects you when the digging starts.
The easement
An easement is a legal right for the utility to access the lines on the property. hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines In Chesapeake, the easement is recorded on the deed.
The location
The easement often runs along the property line or the front of the lot. hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines In Chesapeake, the location is on the survey.
The access
The utility can enter the easement for the repairs and the maintenance. hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines In Chesapeake, the access is the right.
The restrictions
Building over an easement is usually restricted, since the utility needs the room. hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines In Chesapeake, the restrictions are the rule.
The survey
The survey shows the easements, worth a look before any major digging. hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines In Chesapeake, the survey is the map.
The call before digging
Call the utility locators before any digging, even in the yard. hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines In Chesapeake, the locate is the safety step.
The call
Know the easement before you dig. Call 888-217-3585 and Chesapeake Plumbing Helpers will match you with a Chesapeake pro for the plumbing work.
Plumbing in Chesapeake: what to know
In Chesapeake, hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Chesapeake city County — from Portsmouth, Virginia Beach and Norfolk to ZIP codes like 23322, 23323, 23320 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
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