Nice people thread 2 - now even nicer

Davesnave

I think 'groundwater' is referring to the water table in the soil itself, which can rise and fall, possibly aided by springs.

In our land, we have places where the water table during winter months is quite near the surface. It only takes a day or two of heavy rain for the water table to rise to the surface, resulting in a pool forming. We therefore had a shallow pond in front of the bungalow at on stage last winter, but it did not affect us, as the damp proof course is well above that. It might have been more worrying had the pool been near the drains, but their location is unaffected in this way. I would say even that need not be a problem, however, if the drain covers are waterproof, bolt-down ones, rather than the usual easy-lift variety and the drain inlets themselves are clear of any likely pooling.

In short, I wouldn't be worried, beyond asking the surveyor for his/her thoughts.

SingleSue

Hi everyone, not been around properly for a few days due to school holidays plus also supporting my brother and his future wife on the loss of their impending baby. They are absolutely devastated (as we all are) and dreading this weekend as she is having to go through a labour of sorts to deliver it.

On the same day we got the news the baby had died, I came out to my car and realised some lovely person (said through gritted teeth), had knocked my wing mirror off, completely smashing it and had not bothered to leave any details plus also had someone take over £50 from my account when they really shouldn't have (a DD gone wrong, nothing eek but annoying none the less) which left me with virtually no money for the rest of the week. Yes, they will refund the extra they should not have taken but it doesn't really help for this week!

So, stressed and a bit depressed here at the moment.

tomterm8

LydiaJ wrote: »

Just got to see if I can find some insurers who see it that way.

Maybe, before you buy, go down the local pub and have a chat with the landlord? See if it has happened before.

1984ReturnsForReal_2

Davesnave wrote: »

I think 'groundwater' is referring to the water table in the soil itself

groundwater & water table are 2 different things.

LydiaJ

Actually the county flood defence document did say that groundwater flooding was when the water table came up to ground level. The risk calculation has to do with the types of rock and the distance of the water table below the surface.

1984ReturnsForReal_2

LydiaJ wrote: »

Actually the county flood defence document did say that groundwater flooding was when the water table came up to ground level. The risk calculation has to do with the types of rock and the distance of the water table below the surface.

Groundwater relates to many sources of water.

The water table is the water table.

http://www.groundwateruk.org/FAQ_groundwater_flooding.aspx

Groundwater flooding occurs as a result of water rising up from the underlying rocks or from water flowing from abnormal springs. This tends to occur after much longer periods of sustained high rainfall. Higher rainfall means more water will infiltrate into the ground and cause the water table to rise above normal levels. Groundwater tends to flow from areas where the ground level is high, to areas where the ground level is low. In low-lying areas the water table is usually at shallower depths anyway, but during very wet periods, with all the additional groundwater flowing towards these areas, the water table can rise up to the surface causing groundwater flooding.

Groundwater flooding is most likely to occur in low-lying areas underlain by permeable rocks (aquifers). These may be extensive, regional aquifers, such as Chalk or sandstone, or may be localised sands or river gravels in valley bottoms underlain by less permeable rocks. Groundwater flooding takes longer to dissipate because groundwater moves much more slowly than surface water and will take time to flow away underground.

lostinrates

LydiaJ wrote: »

ETA I've now found the county council's flood defence strategy document. (Isn't the internet a wonderful thing?) It says the county is mostly limestone and therefore at risk from groundwater flooding, although this is not well understood and can't be predicted very accurately. It then goes on to consider each borough or district separately. The statement for my town just says "There are no records of groundwater flooding in the borough."

So I am guessing the only reason the flood search has come back "moderately high" for groundwater flooding is because the whole town is built on limestone at the foot of some hills. I don't think I need to worry about that. Just got to see if I can find some insurers who see it that way.

Exactly. Flooding ''round there'' IS a huge issue, of course, and to be taken seriously..but its the whole area, so my guess is its going to come back as a ''concern'' on any house within your chosen area?


Feral cat has now taken to sleeping under a chest of drawers in the bedroom. she widdles reliably in the litter tray, but is still going outside for the rest. I feel really bad for my house sitting dad next week. Thank goodness he's a cat lover! Last night, in the middle f the night, for no reason I can tell she suddenly started purring. Its such a distinctive, LOUD purr there is no mistaking it and our two were in bed with us, so hopefully she just felt good

LydiaJ

Yes that's what I'm hoping, lir. I'm asking my solicitor if this usually comes up for most properties in town. I'm well aware of the issues the town has had with flooding from the river and from rainfall, and checked that the house I'm buying wasn't at risk from either of those before I even put my offer in. So if there are no records of groundwater flooding anywhere in the borough at all, then I'm not going to worry about it.

All the available literature admits that forecasting groundwater flooding is in its infancy compared with forecasting river or surface water flooding, and needs a lot more research. I think part of the problem with forecasting these things is that it's not always easy to tell whether a flood is from rainfall or river or groundwater or a mixture of two or more of them. But the town has had some fairly major floods for which I can find details online, and the road "my" house is on hasn't been affected. According to the rainwater flood map, the main road nearby is at risk of minor rainwater flooding (10cm in a 0.5% flood event), but "my" road is a turning off the main road, going up a slope, and it's completely clear on the rainwater map, the river flood map, and the "recorded incidences of flooding of all types" map.

I might attach more importance to the groundwater risk if it was a house with a cellar or basement, but it was built in the late 60s and hasn't got any rooms below ground level.

PasturesNew

End of the month nearly ... "tot up time" - and a quick look at the initial stats shows a massive 30% increase in income over last month. Not sure if I did anything differently, I don't think I did. However, this will in some way be some result of my continued efforts and tweaking and trying things and working hard 20/7 for a lot of this year.

I had "my best ever day" too this month, it's always hard to pin down precisely "how much..." but it was about £120. Not too shabby at all ... if only every day could yield that... and that's the thought that keeps me going, if it can happen one day by a series of "peak days" in 3-4 income streams, then logic says it would be feasible to do it again. *dreams* ... £120 ... that's like £44k/year for sitting on your bum eating biscuits.

wageslave

Malcolm. wrote: »

Friday evenings were traditionally let your hair night down on MSE. I remember a time when you could login and expect a discussion on the economy to be fraught with innuendo. What happened?

You bu ggered off:)