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DIY Forum >> Plumbing Questions >> LOTS OF WATER IN GARDEN https://www.askthetrades.co.uk/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?num=1210240967 Message started by docco67 on May 8th, 2008, 11:02am |
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Title: LOTS OF WATER IN GARDEN Post by docco67 on May 8th, 2008, 11:02am Hi, Got loads of water at one point in my garden. Its nothing to do with rainfall as there hasnt been any in weeks and my neighbour thinks its a burst pipe. Do I need a plumber out? I called scottish water and they said as its in the property surroundings I would but surely if its there Pipes they must repair them? Any help would be much appreciated. ;) Regards, Paul |
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Title: Re: LOTS OF WATER IN GARDEN Post by big_all on May 8th, 2008, 1:02pm heeelllooo and welcome docco67 may be different in scotland your water supply your responsibility to the main stopcock near or in the street sewers your responsibility up untill the "T" junction in the main road or wherever the main sewer crosses your land if it does |
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Title: Re: LOTS OF WATER IN GARDEN Post by CWatters on May 8th, 2008, 5:44pm You should be able to get a map of their pipes. They probably have a department that looks after "assets". The problem I had was getting past the call center to talk to someone with a brain. Try calling a local builder or solicitor as they will probably have the address and maybe a direct phone number for the right departmant. Once you get that number give them a call and ask if it is possible to get a map of assets. Before you call work out the six figure OS map reference so they can identify the site easily. Sometimes they want to charge for the map. They charge solicitors about £35 I think and it can take weeks..but try telling them there is a leak and you need it urgently....ask if there is any chance you can pop down to their recieption to pick it up a copy in an hour or two. Chances are they will just hit the print button and not bother invoicing etc Worked for me. |
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Title: Re: LOTS OF WATER IN GARDEN Post by thescruff on May 8th, 2008, 6:59pm If you turn the inside stopcock off, then stick the blunt end of a screwdriver in your ear, and the sharp end on the valve you will hear if you have a leak or not. Just because you have water, could mean anything, maybe a spring has surfaced |
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Title: Re: LOTS OF WATER IN GARDEN Post by greg on May 10th, 2008, 10:58pm Further to Scruff, if you are on a water meter, make sure you have no water running in the house and watch the dial to see if it is moving |
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Title: Re: LOTS OF WATER IN GARDEN Post by thescruff on May 11th, 2008, 7:41am wrote on May 10th, 2008, 10:58pm:
Damn, why do I always forget people have water meters ::) |
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Title: Re: LOTS OF WATER IN GARDEN Post by WOLF on May 11th, 2008, 3:26pm coz they are useless and always seem to leak!!!! >:( |
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Title: Re: LOTS OF WATER IN GARDEN Post by The_Trician on May 12th, 2008, 10:56am I pay around £100 a year for water rates - if I had a meter it would cost me a hell of a lot more! TT |
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Title: Re: LOTS OF WATER IN GARDEN Post by big_all on May 12th, 2008, 1:17pm The_Trician wrote on May 12th, 2008, 10:56am:
you have it cheap t t round here east surrey its £240 [band d mid terrace house] i could save around £80 by going meterd as theres only me and my son but to save £1.50 a week may commit the next family with 2 kids to nearer £400 water bills |
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Title: Re: LOTS OF WATER IN GARDEN Post by supersparky on May 13th, 2008, 2:11am yeh but when they move the water co will put one in anyway, seems to be their new policy - change of occupancy |
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Title: Re: LOTS OF WATER IN GARDEN Post by greg on May 13th, 2008, 7:50am Well i live in Devon and my water rates are £632 >:( - south west watre are the most expensive in the country |
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Title: Re: LOTS OF WATER IN GARDEN Post by Lectrician on May 13th, 2008, 8:33pm Well Greg - I am South West too, and I pay £89 a month! Over a grand a year......to keep the sea clean for the tourists! |
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