FORE Â Â 12 #1 Posted April 20, 2007 Yes it THAT drain (phew) outdoors. Â There is an inspection cover when lifted is almost full, and not draining away quickly enough. Â Unsure how many houses share. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
twinky1 Â Â 10 #2 Posted April 20, 2007 Ring the council, drains dept,they come out asap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
FORE Â Â 12 #3 Posted April 20, 2007 Don't understand really. Is it their responsibility on what is private land, or are they just operating as a business for profit? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
40summat   10 #4 Posted April 20, 2007 You could get a set of drain rods from Wickes, try rodding down stream with just the rods (no attachment) or with the plunger attachment but don't push it too far, a few short fast plunges. If any of the inspection chambers on your neighbours properties are also surcharged then it's a shared line and you can ask them to share the cost Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
FORE Â Â 12 #5 Posted April 20, 2007 I'm not usually a job dodger but having seen the crusted blockage, and no idea of the downstream direction this is one job I don't fancy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
twinky1 Â Â 10 #6 Posted April 20, 2007 We have just had them out - the people next door have had a big problem with their drains which run across our back garden ,the sh-ty stuff started seeping out into our garage. the council came out,sorted it and there was no charge. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
FORE Â Â 12 #7 Posted April 20, 2007 We have just had them out - the people next door have had a big problem with their drains which run across our back garden ,the sh-ty stuff started seeping out into our garage. the council came out,sorted it and there was no charge. Â ........and was this a private house please? Â I note from the council site private drains/sewers are charged. Â http://www.sheffield.gov.uk/index.asp?pgid=2351 Â What a subject at this time on a Friday!! Â Thanks for your help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
dlee   10 #8 Posted April 21, 2007 i would reccomend lee clayton from sewer tech tel 07843560126 hes very good Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
FORE Â Â 12 #9 Posted April 22, 2007 My problem is now that YWA say it's a private drain and is likely to be shared. Â Shared drain to me mean shared costs. Â How is costs sharing enforced with adjacent landlords and how do you get proof of the drain sharing. (Nothing found in deeds - just street sewer plans) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
dlee   10 #10 Posted April 22, 2007 sent you a pm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Strix   11 #11 Posted April 22, 2007 A suggestion:  if you have household insurance, you usually have free legal advice with them too - so try ringing your isnurers first and asking their advice  If the blockage is further down and it is a chargeable job, it's in their hands to rectify the problem for you and enure the bill goes to the right place, rather than you getting yourself embroiled in a wrangle with a neighbour Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Teabag   10 #12 Posted April 17, 2009 Can I take the opportunity to recommend a tradesman to fellow forum posters. Through the forum, was able to get a repair done to my bathroom and toilet  Speedy service and a reasonable charge  D.B.R.C tel 07940452427 he on 24 hour call out. ask for darren Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...