Sewer lateral program in Des Peres
What the Des Peres program covers and how to file a claim, with a link to the official source.
Des Peres program
Checked Oct 2026- Who runs it
- City of Des Peres
- Yearly fee
- $28 a year
- Most it pays
- Up to $7,500 ($10,000 in extraordinary cases), after a deductible
- What it covers
- Dye or video test, excavation from the main to the foundation, right-of-way restoration. Not covered: under the home, cabling, landscaping.
- Bids needed
- The city's pre-approved contractors, or another contractor paid at the city's unit prices
- Who can do the work
- St. Louis County plumbing permit
- How to start
- Apply to the city and pay the deductible
A 2025 bill proposed raising the deductible to $250. Confirm the current amount with the city.
How to use it
Have a licensed contractor scope the line and record the problem. Then follow your town's claim process and get approval before repair work starts. If your town asks for multiple bids, our form can get you up to 3.
Confirm before you dig
Programs change and money can run out mid-year. Call the city to confirm the current rules and funding before you sign a contract.
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