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Verizon digging

Discussion in 'Homeowners Corner' started by latka, Feb 15, 2008.

  1. latka

    latka Active Member

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    Is there any recourse for damage to my sprinkler system by Verizon while digging for fios?
     
    latka, Feb 15, 2008
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    mamatothree New Member

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    Did you get a handbill notice delivered to your door from Verizon or their subcontractor? There is usually a contact number on that. Otherwise get in touch with Verizon. They are required to return the property to its original condition.
     
    mamatothree, Feb 15, 2008
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  3. flynnibus

    flynnibus Well-Known Member Forum Staff

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    Probably not if your sprinkler was in the utility easement.. as many people mistakenly do. If it wasn't in the easements, then they should repair or pay for repair.
     
    flynnibus, Feb 15, 2008
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  4. latka

    latka Active Member

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    It appears the easement covers my whole fron yard as the holes are all over.
     
    latka, Feb 15, 2008
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  5. mamatothree

    mamatothree New Member

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    The utility easment would be marked on your plat.
     
    mamatothree, Feb 15, 2008
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  6. Zeratul

    Zeratul Well-Known Member

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    Yea go back to the copy of your Plat but ultimately, I would go to the county and get the official copy there too... the one I got from the builder was slightly off and out of date. You need to see the area of the easement, because if you put the sprinkler inside the easement, and that is where it is damaged, then I think you are out of luck. Hopefully it was just the head and connector and not the main PVC pipe.
     
    Zeratul, Feb 17, 2008
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    We looking forward to enhanced services but not getting the sprinkler system fixed! :(
     
    volvo_nut, Feb 18, 2008
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  8. BigDog

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    We won't know till the spring turn-on to see if they broke our sprinkler. However, they did cut our comcast line within the first hour!
     
    BigDog, Feb 18, 2008
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  9. wahoogeek

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    Beware of this (cutting existing cable right away); it can be a week plus between this step and actually getting FIOS working in the house.
     
    wahoogeek, Feb 19, 2008
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  10. BigDog

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    No, I mean they literally cut my Comcast cable when they were digging FIOS!
     
    BigDog, Feb 19, 2008
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  11. tyger31

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    That's what I thought you meant...that's not good.....isn't Cable included in "Miss Utility"? Or not?
     
    tyger31, Feb 19, 2008
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  12. BigDog

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    NOT!
     
    BigDog, Feb 19, 2008
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  13. tyger31

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    So will Verizon fix that or pay for it I hope.......it's not your fault!
     
    tyger31, Feb 19, 2008
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  14. BigDog

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    They actually fixed it when I pointed it out. They had all the tools and connectors, so it appeared that they are used to cutting cables.
     
    BigDog, Feb 19, 2008
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  15. wahoogeek

    wahoogeek New Member

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    Ok, maybe it was an accident, but I've talked to multiple people who've had this "accident". Its part of their evil business plan I tell ya' (along with cutting your copper phone line).
     
    wahoogeek, Feb 19, 2008
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  16. mdcrim

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    I was excited about Fios. Until the sales gy came out to my house to offer his best "deal", which turned out to be about $20 more per month for my tv/ internet/ phone. The clincher- you can opt out of the "free" tv offer and get $10 off the monthly bill for a 2 year contract. So the free tv really costs $240... No thanks!
     
    mdcrim, Feb 19, 2008
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  17. toviedo

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    What were the "best" deal details for tv/ internet/ phone? Per Month/Annual?
     
    toviedo, Feb 19, 2008
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