All work is carried out quickly and efficiently, because we have all the necessary knowledge, tools and equipment for each task that has been developed and perfected over the years during which we have taken care of our customers` drains. All you have to do is call and arrange a time when we will come to you, then sit back and relax while we bring your pipes back in perfect condition. Your local water company will not allow wells or drain covers to remain inside your property because the risk of flooding and odor problems is increased. Therefore, both wells must be completely removed and the wells guided through the wells must be rebuilt outside the extension work. If you cannot answer with certainty any of the questions in our online questionnaire or the questions above, or if you know that you are not eligible, you will need an approved construction agreement. The above two options are viable alternatives instead of a construction agreement if none have been reached at that time. It`s important to keep them in mind, especially if you`re selling the property, as construction through a public sewer can cause problems with a sale and isn`t acceptable to most mortgage lenders, which is why you`ll need an alternative arrangement like the options above. Any work with new foundations, foundations, piles or cellars requires the approval of the water company before the start of work before the start of work on the site. In October 2011, the majority of previously private sewers and drains were transferred to public property for repair and maintenance by the local water company. In this handy guide, you`ll learn when to need them, how long they last, and what the costs are, as well as design tips for building over a public sewer. If you know your drain needs to be cleaned, unlocked or completely repaired, or if you`re not sure about the problem, but there are foul odors coming from your drain lids or sinks, call our team at Coastal Drains today. We are passionate about providing good service to all our clients with drainage issues that are within their property line, and we can be there in no time to make sure they are resolved.

If the sewer is not usual and / or has a diameter of more than 160 mm, we will not grant the permit until we have carried out a video surveillance investigation before construction. You can then perform the approved work. Changing the design of the extension to avoid the sewer is an option to ensure that the new building is at least 3 m from it. This is usually the simplest and cheapest option, but it`s only really doable with extensions where your original design didn`t reach too far into the 3m area, so a small overhaul can solve the problem. However, such changes may also need to be notified to the local planning authority. This provides the location of known water and/or sewer pipes, including the size of the pipes and the direction of flow. Pipe depths and coverage levels are specified when data is available. In the case of building an entirely new property, your local water authority will most likely tell you that the sewer will be diverted instead. If this is the case, you will need to contact a professional drainage company that also acts as a contractor to carry out the relocation work. Since the drains that are inside your property line are your responsibility, it`s up to you to plan and pay for the repairs, evictions or maintenance they need. For example, if there is a bad smell coming from your drain covers, or if your dirt and surface water drainage are both in the wrong place, you should contact a professional team to do the work necessary to make your drains work as they should. If you have requested a full build-over contract, we will contact you within 21 days of your request.

We will discuss your proposal with you, including any details that may need to be changed. If you plan to build on or near pipelines, there are some precautions you need to take. The process depends on whether the pipes carry clean water or wastewater. First, try to find your property in www.thameswater-propertysearches.co.uk/. Or. Head to your municipal offices and take a look at their canal maps. These cards may not tell you exactly where and what the pipes are. Thus…. We suggest involving professionals and paying for a CCTV drainage survey. Expect to pay only around £200 for this service. TIP: This is also a great opportunity to check the condition of your sewer pipes, and you can save £££££ on project delays.

For sewers with a diameter greater than 160 mm, you must inform us when the construction work is completed so that we can order a CCTV examination after construction to check the condition of the sewer. We will review the CCTV investigation material before granting approval. If the property was extended by a public sewer before October 2011, then, assuming the pipe that was built was private, you wouldn`t need a construction agreement. The October 2011 laws applied primarily to pipes connected from properties directly in the public sewer system, which may have been located along the highway or along the back of the property. This meant that the pipes that connect the property directly to these pipes are most likely private and if an extension had been built on top of them, they would remain private and a construction agreement would not have been necessary. It is important to determine when exactly the expansion work was done to see if a construction agreement was applicable at that time. If you are building within three metres of a public sewer or one metre of a public side drain, you will need our approval before starting work. In short, no.

We can help you manage the complexity of build-over agreements so you don`t have to worry about the essentials. Our expertise means we get it right the first time, which ultimately means lower costs and less time spent on resolving compliance issues. CBA applications are usually processed within three weeks. Once the agreement is issued, you can start working immediately. Delays are usually due to the fact that applications are submitted with missing drawings or information. Whether or not you need an application depends on how close you want to build to your property line (and the public sewer). This may vary depending on the area you live in, but the general guideline is usually that you will need a permit if your planned work is within 3 m of the nearest public sewer. Different water companies also have slightly different processes for applying for a construction agreement. We regularly work with Thames Water, Southern Water and Anglian Water and are used to providing applications on behalf of our customers. As a general rule, you will need to submit drawings of your proposed work that show the existing layout of the building and drainage, as well as a site plan. You will probably need to submit a cross-section drawing if you are building above the sewer or within 1.5 m, as you will need to specify how the foundation will be built.

“Mapped” public sewers are those that appear on the map of public sewers maintained by your local water and wastewater company that you can visit and inspect. .