Town of Bashaw provides homeowners access to low-cost home repair plans

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Both The Town and SLWC say they are working towards the same goal: to ensure resident homeowners do not have to pay hundreds or even thousands of dollars out-of-pocket for a repair and don’t have to worry about finding a reputable contractor to do the work.

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According to a 2021 State of the Canadian Home survey, nearly one in five Canadian homeowners, around 19 per cent, have nothing set aside for an emergency. The same survey found that close to one third, or 31 per cent, of Canadian homeowners have just $500 or less set aside for an unexpected issue.

“We are excited to make these optional, low-cost repair plans available to our residents through a proven, reputable program like Service Line Warranties,” said the town’s Chief Administrative Officer, Theresa Fuller. “Every homeowner knows that sometimes, unfortunate things happen. To provide access to our residents with a way to eliminate the financial burden or worry from these situations is a huge win for our community.”

Officials state the program is provided at no cost to Bashaw and no public funds are used to promote or administer it.

The Town says homeowners will soon receive information in the mail about the voluntary SLWC program and available service plans. They confirm the mailings are administered by SLWC but will include the Town of Bashaw’s logo to indicate that the mailing is legitimate and that there is a partnership in place.

“A SLWC service plan is a smart way for homeowners to prepare for a home emergency. These plans take the worry, inconvenience, and financial burden out of the repair,” said Mike Van Horne, General Manager of SLWC, a HomeServe Company. “If something goes wrong, these plans equip Bashaw homeowners with reliable access to local, licensed, and vetted contractors who can quickly and professionally complete needed repairs on service lines.”

Serving 4.8 million customers across North America, SLWC is recognized by the Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) and is a corporate partner of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM). SLWC officials claim that since the program began in 2014, Canadian homeowners have saved more than $6 million in repair expenses.

Bashaw homeowners can find more information about SLWC or the plans available to residents by calling 1-866-922-9004 or by visiting www.slwofc.ca.