Storm drain repairs

Our HOA subdivision is 25 years old and experienced sink hole and failure. Repairs cost $100K. Subsequent ctv inspection of most remaining drains resulted in many defects with repair estimate exceeding $400K. What have others done? We’re getting more estimates. How can we determine what repairs are necessary?

This doesn't sound like it'll be a cheap repair, so make sure you get at least three estimates. You can also ask each contractor if some areas are worse off than others and/or if certain work must be done sooner rather than later. If you hear of the same area or work from everybody, that's probably where you'll need to start. If possible, see if the work can be done over a year or several years.

While you're doing that, take a long and hard look at association finances, especially reserves. You could also check if your master insurance will cover some of the work, but brace yourself for higher premiums or getting booted altogether.

If there's no way around the $400k price tag, you may be looking at a special assessment, a loan - possibly both. Assessments will increase no matter what you do, so keep homeowners informed- they may not like the news, but driving through sinkholes and risk8 g flooding from drains that don't drain is worse.

Thanks for reply. Unfortunately here we are too old to dig and tar joints.