To compare Choice Home Warranty and Landmark Home Warranty, we looked at cost, the service call fee, items covered, optional upgrades and customer reviews. We break them down side by side to help make your choice a little easier.
Choice Home Warranty vs. Landmark Home Warranty cost
While Landmark Home Warranty's monthly premiums are lower for basic coverage, Choice Home Warranty is the more economical choice for comprehensive, high-tier plans. Another key cost to consider is the service fee, which is the amount you pay for a technician's visit; Landmark Home Warranty has a lower entry point for this one-time cost.
Choice Home Warranty plans and pricing
Choice Home Warranty offers two plans, but its service fee is always $100. You can get a discounted rate on either plan by paying annually instead of monthly:
- Basic plan: $560 per year
- Total plan: $660 per year
| Service fee | Basic | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $100 | $49.17 | $57.50 |
Landmark Home Warranty pland and pricing
Landmark Home Warranty lets you select a service fee of $100 or $125. Choosing a $25 higher service fee (what you pay when you make a claim) reduces the monthly cost of your plan by $10.
| Service fee | ShieldSilver | ShieldGold | SheldPlatinum |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 | $39.99 | $59.99 | $89.99 |
| $125 | $29.99 | $49.99 | $79.99 |
*Cost information is accurate as of the time of publishing. Price quotes used a Texas ZIP code; pricing may vary in other locations.
Choice Home Warranty vs. Landmark Home Warranty coverage
The main coverage difference between these companies is how they structure their basic plans. Landmark Home Warranty's plans start by focusing only on home systems. Choice Home Warranty, in contrast, provides comprehensive combo plans from the outset. As you look at their more expensive plans, both companies offer similar, robust coverage.
 |  | |
| Coverage |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Plan | ||
| Air conditioner | | |
| Heating | | |
| Plumbing | | |
| Electrical | | |
| Ductwork | | |
| Sump pump | | |
| Water heater | | |
| Interior plumbing lines | | |
| Interior electrical lines | | |
| Exterior plumbing lines | | |
| Exterior water lines | | |
| Refrigerator | | |
| Dishwasher | | |
| Oven | | |
| Range | | |
| Cooktop | | |
| Microwave | | |
| Food center | | |
| Garbage disposal | | |
| Trash compactor | | |
| Ice maker | | |
| Hot/cold water dispenser | | |
| Range exhaust hood | | |
| Kitchen exhaust fan | | |
| Clothes washer | | |
| Clothes dryer | | |
| Toilets | | |
| Bathtub/shower | | |
| Faucets | | |
| Ceiling fans | | |
| Attic fans | | |
| Central vacuum | | |
| Doorbells | | |
| Garage door openers | | |
| Roof leak repairs | | |
| Main breaker | | |
| Plumbing stoppages | | |
| Home electronics | | |
| Smoke detectors | | |
| Jetted tub components | | |
Choice Home Warranty vs. Landmark Home Warranty add-ons
While both companies offer common add-ons like pool and spa or well pump coverage their specialty options differ. Landmark Home Warranty offers unique coverage for electronics protection and roof leaks. Choice Home Warranty has a more extensive list with unique coverage for items like septic tank pumping and central vacuums.
Choice Home Warranty add-ons
You can choose to include up to 12 add-ons with any Choice Home Warranty plan. Here’s the monthly pricing for these additional coverage items:
| Optional coverage | Monthly cost |
|---|---|
| Ice maker | $2.08 |
| Second refrigerator | $3.33 |
| Stand-alone freezer | $3.33 |
| Sump pump | $3.33 |
| Central vacuum | $3.33 |
| Septic tank pumping | $5.42 |
| Roof leak repair | $5.83 |
| Well pump | $8.33 |
| Sprinkler system | $8.33 |
| Septic system | $10 |
| Pool and spa | $15 |
| Additional spa | $15 |
Landmark Home Warranty add-ons
You can choose from up to six optional add-ons when you sign up with Landmark Home Warranty. Here are the monthly costs for each:
| Optional coverage | Monthly cost |
|---|---|
| Septic pump | $4.99 |
| Roof leak repair | $9.99 |
| Well pump | $9.99 |
| Guest unit | $12.99 |
| Electronics protection | $14.00 |
| Pool and spa | $20.99 |
What Choice Home Warranty customers say
Choice Home Warranty customers like the professional and proactive repair technicians sent by the company and found service to be prompt. Other reviewers mention courteous customer service. Some homeowners say their claims were rejected and were disappointed with the value of their plans.
Prompt service. The repairmen they have sent have been very knowledgeable about whatever problem I have had. Yes, I would recommend them.”
– Linda of Milano, TX
What Landmark Home Warranty customers say
Landmark Home Warranty has a mix of positive and negative reviews on ConsumerAffairs. Reviewers note that claims submission was easy and claims were resolved quickly and professionally. Others experienced longer wait times for claims service, and some had issues when canceling their contracts.
I've had bad luck with home warranties, but Landmark Home Warranty worked good. We just renewed for another year. We've submitted five or six claims, and they've handled them all great.”
– Sandra of Peoria, AZ
Bottom line: Choice Home Warranty or Landmark Home Warranty?
Choice Home Warranty provides great coverage in its base-level plan, with protection for essential systems and appliances. You can upgrade to include your air conditioner, refrigerator, washer and dryer and add on optional coverage. Landmark Home Warranty has a general systems-only plan and a more comprehensive plan; both include pest control, system tuneups, re-key service and no-fault coverage, which is unusual among home warranty companies. While Choice Home Warranty is available nationwide, Landmark Home Warranty is only available in six states.
- Choice Home Warranty is best for customers who need comprehensive coverage of both systems and appliances and want to be able to file a claim 24/7 by phone or online.
- Landmark Home Warranty is best for homeowners in Arizona, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Texas and Utah who are interested in a systems-only plan with a lower starting price or comprehensive coverage with the option to cover more than one of the same appliance.
