Sewer lateral program in Kirkwood
What the Kirkwood program covers and how to file a claim, with a link to the official source.
Kirkwood program
Checked Oct 2026- Who runs it
- City of Kirkwood
- Yearly fee
- $28 a year
- Most it pays
- City pays the contractor 75% of the invoice; no dollar cap stated
- What it covers
- Excavation, pipe, backfill, sidewalk, driveway, street and seed. Not covered: the building sewer near the foundation, lines under additions, removable roots, small cracks, minor offsets or bellies.
- Bids needed
- 3 bids from city-approved contractors; the low bidder does the work
- Who can do the work
- Contractor on the city-approved list
- How to start
- Apply online with a $400 deposit. A city contractor videos the line first.
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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