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connecting to the mains drainage system
We have a septic tank and the soak away is failing - we believed its collapsed. Its been there for a number of years and the onion shaped tank has been there for the same amount. Previous to us living here it was a single person or couple. We are a family of 5 and seriously considering connecting to the mains, and thinking…
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Mains drainage?
I've been to look at a rented property, it's in a very rural location so I assumed that it have a soak away or a septic tank. I forgot to ask the current tenant so I asked the agency and they asked the tenant and she said it's on mains drainage. I'm just wondering if she has got it wrong and maybe paying for something that…
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Are rates negotiable?
I have just moved house from a house with a meter to one (in the same water company area) without a meter. I have asked for a meter to be installed, but the whole process is a little slow. Meanwhile, the water company is expecting me to pay the charge based on rateable value. This makes the water charge about 150% more…
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Water saving devices for free!
I've posted this over on the debt free section but thought i would also post here. Thames Water are giving away water saving devices for free! :money: Link> http://www.thameswater.co.uk/home/540.htm
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Where to get water softener salt?
Does anyone know where to get this? Is there anywhere online? I've tried google and froogle and all I've got are dead links to the B&Q website.
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can i get a overpayment paid back
Too cut a long story short, I received a bill from Wessex water about a month ago saying I was £236 in credit, Am I within my rights to ask for this overpayment back, or can they refuse and just lower my monthly payments accordingly?, mind you to lower my payments down for it too significantly reduce my credit I will only…
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£380 3 month anglian water bill ?
Got my 3 month bill other week for £380, which was way off the normal estimate, I rang them and they said to give meter readings, now they will send someone out to see if there is a fault. I live in a 1 bedroom flat and use very little water, so I know this is totally wrong, but surely they can't make me pay this? either…
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Homeserve Policy, drains and water
Hello, I am not sure if I can do anything now. I have got Pipe and Drainage cover, costing around 170.88 annually. I have had this for around 8 years.......from Homeserve. My neighbour and me have got joint pipes and drains from the garden. So I believe South Staffordshire water has been responsible for these all…
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Feedback on new water meter
I'm in the midst of building a new water metering system to make the process of watching water usage and detecting leaks easier for people. I'm looking for feedback to see if there is interest and what people are looking for with water management systems. Essentially its going to be the nest thermostat for water. There…
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Metered of Un-metered Water- What do buyers think?
Hi, I have recently bought a 3 bed semi detached house. When I move in I will be living there on my own for about 6 months before my girlfriend's tenancy runs out and moves in. The current water bill is approximately £40 per month. This seems like a lot, especially as we have been paying about £15 per month in metered…
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Froth on drinks, could it be the water?
Hi, Bit of a bizzare question, but I think it's a water problem, but what?? About 2 weeks ago we started to get a creamy coloured foam on top of our tea/coffee. As soon as the boiling water hits whatever's in the cup, a froth rolls up. I've tried putting everything in separately, but it still does it. I think it must be…
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Jetting traps guarantee?
Hi everyone, Hope someone here can be of assistance. Moved into a new property in Glasgow in May this year. Upon moving in we discovered a leak under the floorboards of the flat (eventually turned out to be a burst drainage pipe that we got fixed for a low cost reliable plumber who was willing to go under and get his hands…
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What happens if you don't pay your water bill?
Nothing apparently. Or that's what this article suggests - http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/5050048.stm. The article also says that those who do pay are paying an extra £10 per year to subsidise those who don't pay. But maybe it's more - if 15% don't pay that means that 15% of what the rest of us pay is to cover the…
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Replacing mains pipe - recommend an installer
Can anyone recommend someone to install the new larger blue water piping with the use of a mechanical mole so as not to disturb the front garden? I live in Watford. Also any suggestions for the best place to relocate the mains stopcock?
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Has anyone reverted back to unmetered supply?
I'm about to buy a house which was in Jan of this year had a water meter put in. We have requested that this is reversed before we take ownership because if not, we would be unable to do this once we are the new occupiers. Affinity Water have advised only the current owners can request a reversion to unmetered and also…
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Cellar flooded
Hi all, I am looking for some advice. I have an back to back house (which goes stgraight onto the pavement) with a cellar and its got water in (about 2 inches). I cleared it out the other night, it stunk and the fumes set the fire alarm off! I went back down again last night and about the same level of water was back. I've…
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cisterns surcharging
Hi all,having a plumbing problem at home and wonder can anyone give me any pointers.Basically when the washing machine is filling or when the shower is being used the cisterns of the toilets in the 3 bathrooms all start to fill even though they are already full and then the water runs to the overflows in the cisterns,when…
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Surface Water question ?
There are two identically sized terraced properties adjacent to each other. One is a 3 bedroom property the other is divided into flats. There is one charge for Surface water for the former and 3 separate charges for the latter. They obviously take the same amount of water away to the drains. So is this a con to get 3x…
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South East Water New supply nightmares
Hi all I have just got planning permission to turn my house into two flats. Everything is set except the water which is causing me massive headaches. After 4 months of trying to get them to send me a quote I finally have the quote. The issue is; the mains is about half a mile away, up the walkway where my house is situated…
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Faulty Valve causing HUGE water bill
Hello! Mother in Law has brought me this one - she's apparently got a dodgy valve in her water system somewhere which has caused her to receive a £2,000 (TWO THOUSAND POUND!) water bill from, I think, Thames Water. She's living in a new-build flat, been in there about 18 months I think. Anybody got any idea how best to…
