Hiring a Contractor
Here are some tips to consider when selecting a contractor for working on your private sewer lateral.
- Identify contractors.
- Requirements for the City of Alameda
- Requirements for the City of Albany
- Requirements for the City of Emeryville (see Contracting Considerations)
- Permitting Services provided by the City of Oakland
- Permitting Services provided by City of Piedmont
- EBMUD PSL Program Contractor List
- Check qualifications (may include licensing, registration, and insurance) through the
California State Licensing Board.
- Check references of your preferred contractor.
- Make sure that all project expectations are in writing and only sign the contract if you completely understand the terms.
- Requirements for the City of Albany
| NOTE: | During the installation of new gas lines by Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), some private sewer laterals may have been pierced or completely bored through - known as a cross bore. Underground Service Alert does not typically mark private sewer laterals and as a result, cross bores may go undetected, and if damaged create a potentially hazardous situation. For gas line cross bore information, visit PG&E's website. A review of a closed-circuit television (CCTV) inspection should also include looking for evidence of a cross bore. If you suspect a gas line cross bore, call PG&E at (800) 743-5000. If you suspect a gas leak, warn inhabitants, evacuate the area and call 911 and PG&E at (800) 743-5000. |
In the event that a Time Extension Certificate is active for your property, EBMUD will refund the $4,500 deposit within approximately 4-6 weeks of your property receiving a Compliance Certificate.
EBMUD DOES NOT have an agreement or other arrangement with any contractor you may hire to perform work on your private sewer lateral. If you would like to use your $4,500 deposit to pay your contractor, you are responsible for communicating your desired payment terms to your contractor and including those terms in your contract.