Blocked sewer - Whos responsible

bretts

I had a similar problem few days back but I did not really know the difference between a sewer and a drain and not sure if I know it still, but I think the pipes that take your house used water is your responsibility and are drains. In my house the pipe that took kitchen waste water had got stuck, just next to it was a proper big sewer with airtight manhole cover, i opened that and it was clean, so I knew that problem was somewhere between this drain and main sewer but since sewer looked ok I just assumed and i think i was right so I used drain rods and opened it, it took about an hour as I only had the water pressure to rely on as the drain was in an awkward position(basically against a wall), the whole rod would not go inside to clean it properly.

Hope this helps.

VoucherMan

Loosely connected but I'm sure many of the same rules could be applied.

Whoever observed it served it.

pinkteapot

Our water company has information on their website about where responsibilities end/begin - does yours have something similar?

http://www.anglianwater.co.uk/household/water-recycling-services/sewers-and-drains.aspx

Loose rule of thumb is that if the blockage is on your property (e.g. underneath your garden/drive/house) then you have to call someone out to fix it. If it's under public land (road/pavement) it's the water company. But different water companies have different definitions of exactly where boundaries lie and it may be different if you're somewhere with a private water supply.

If it's down to you, don't call Dynorod. They charge twice as much (literally) as other independent drain people you'll find in Yellow Pages. We had a blockage once that meant sewage was spilling out onto our garden. Called Dynorod in a panic, they said they'd come out and gave me the price. I then calmed down, called someone else who quoted half as much to rod the drains, so I cancelled Dynorod.

Housewife69

I just came across your thread and I too have the same problem today and my water company advised it is my responsibility. I always prefer to favour the smaller businesses and found a great company based in Essex called 1st Choice Drainage.

terra_ferma

Housewife69 wrote: »

I just came across your thread and I too have the same problem today and my water company advised it is my responsibility. I always prefer to favour the smaller businesses and found a great company based in Essex called (spam deleted).

and you are so excited about them that you even fished out an old thread to promote them
People must think we are really stupid here on MSE....