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Interesting that you should say that Suts, my house was built in 1860 but because the source of the problem was in the main sewer in the road they cleared it for free.
Hi all,
Just to update understanding on drain responsibility. Ian you were correct with your 1937 cut off up until recently when the law changed and Water companies had to adopt all private sewers servicing more than one property. They should now not only clear blockages but also repair the sewer if damaged. If in doubt call your service provider. Also worthy to not that the last thing the service provider want is repeat blockages or flooding caused by blockages so they will want to sort it out.
Any drain blockage ring the water board first, could be more difficult later to reclaim any of your expenses if they are accountable.
Had a similar problem about 6 years ago, all backed up in my garden. Rang Anglian Water they found that the main drain which runs up the centre of the road was blocked, it took about 3 hours to sort out, that was nappies etc. Been fine since.
Ian_ thanks, good stuff as always. House built in 1920's . I have plenty of ammo now. JJ
Novice20, thanks. Cleared for the moment but they should survey by Wednesday. JJ
Jimjam,
I had this recently in an end of terrace 3 houses join my drain and then to main sewer - I called waste water company it is covered by them as a shared drain and therefore their responsibility.
If you phone your waste water company they will let you know if it's you that pays or they cover it. Mine house is 1930s build. (Southern water have been out 3 times to fix it) gl
Sorry JimJam, only just seen your post!
If your property was built prior to 1937 I think you will find it falls on the council, don't know the age of your property but posting this all the same, good luck.
"If you connect into a shared drain with other properties, before entering the public sewer, this shared drain is called a private sewer. In general, for houses which were built before October 1937, the responsibility for this private sewer falls on the Local Utility Company (United Utilities).
If your house was built after October 1937 this private sewer is the joint responsibility of all the properties connecting into it and any maintenance and repair costs should be shared equally"
Jim get them old drain rods out and give it a damp good rodding, and then do the drain!
had that last year.. shared drain as well..... neighbor broke.... so i ended up footing the bill.. the bad news was they discovered that the drain went to a soakaway under my neighbours patio... which soaked away to nowehere.....other than the water rose to the surface of their patio.
the good news.... the drain works fine for me, and im now contributing to my neighbors patio/swimming pool combo.... every cloud etc..
Jimjam, have you got a pressure washer. They sell pressure pipes that go into your drain. My karcher has a hose that I bought which is 15 metres long. Worth the thought, if you don’t have one try hiring.
ATB, Pete
Suts, as the drain starts with my neighbour and runs out through my property I think you are telling me good news, thanks. JJ
If the drain only serves your house you will need to pay for it to be cleared. If there are any other houses on the same line upstream call your Water Authority and they will come and clear it for free - it is their responsibility!
this could be expensive, can we please have a deal reached today. Failing that can EUA give me an advance??? JJ