Sewage problems..looking to buy

Davesnave

Debt_Free_Chick wrote: »

I have a septic tank and its operation is not helped by an incredibly high water table at the moment.

Suggest you get someone in to look at this - better to pay an independent adviser and not simply get a supplier of systems out. A supplier is bound to want to sell you a new system

I agree. The water table was high here and we've been in danger of backing-up, but it didn't quite happen because we had a better winter rain-wise than most of the country.

It is, however, very hard to work out what's going on, even if you're an expert, because ground conditions vary and play such a crucial part.

A few years ago, for example, one of our neighbours had a problem and the independent person was unsure whether it would persist or not. He advised just living with it for a while. As it turned out, this was sound advice and they've come through two difficult winters since.

theartfullodger

Worth a gamble: Reckon that will put others off and they'll get few offers, if any: You could get a bargain.

ALL building & repair work is uncertain regarding cost & timescale, and you never really know what issues are lurking until you've lived with it for a couple of years (but like marriage really..).

Still, just go through the motions & if still flushed with enthusiasm go ahead, but be careful over deposits: And let us know in 2 years what the result was.

queenshopper

I think it is because the sewerage treatment plants are so new, and I have already lived with a cesspit which worked really well!
I have never met anyone with one..and new regs are sometimes difficult to understand...the Mantair conversion plant looks like less work for us and looks pretty effective.
I will speak to the company and try to speak to the EA this week to get to know more...
Looks like the work has put lots of people off.. That could be good news for us...
We fancy a project...but not a money pit..:j