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Who would know where my stopcock is?

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AubreyMac
AubreyMac Posts: 1,723 Forumite
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I have brought a flat (2nd floor which is the top) and do not know where the stopcock is.

The previous owner doesn't know either.

It is not under the sink.

When I had surveys done for a new boiler, one engineer said it could be up in the communal loft which is locked up by the freeholder.

Thames water has given suggestions on where it could be but I need to know exactly where it is, not just where it might be.

How can I find out for sure?

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  • Ash_McCloud
    Ash_McCloud Posts: 21,412 Forumite
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    AubreyMac wrote: »
    I have brought a flat (2nd floor which is the top) and do not know where the stopcock is.

    The previous owner doesn't know either.

    It is not under the sink.

    When I had surveys done for a new boiler, one engineer said it could be up in the communal loft which is locked up by the freeholder.

    Thames water has given suggestions on where it could be but I need to know exactly where it is, not just where it might be.

    How can I find out for sure?

    I'd start by asking the freeholder if they know where it is. If it's in the communal loft, then I'd ask how I'm supposed to access it in an emergency or when I need to turn the water off for repairs/maintenance.
  • SailorSam
    SailorSam Posts: 22,754 Forumite
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    Can you knock and ask one of your neighbours if they know where theirs is.
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  • r2015
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    You could also ask some of your neighbours if they know where theirs is as yours could be in the same place.
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  • r2015
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    Snap .
    over 73 but not over the hill.
  • macman
    macman Posts: 53,098 Forumite
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    Follow the supply pipes back as far as you can. Your stopc*ck may be shared with another property.
    No free lunch, and no free laptop ;)
  • Annie1960
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    If you can't find it, just have another one fitted under your sink. You can have more than one.

    Also make sure you know where the stopcock outside the property is.
  • Alter_ego
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    Annie1960 wrote: »
    If you can't find it, just have another one fitted under your sink. You can have more than one.


    But you'd need to turn stopcock off to fit one!
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  • phoenix_w
    phoenix_w Posts: 418 Forumite
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    Alter_ego wrote: »
    But you'd need to turn stopcock off to fit one!

    Actually, you don't. There is a product out there made by aladdin, I believe, which can be installed live. Expensive, but probably a life saver in cases like the OP's
  • Alter_ego
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    phoenix_w wrote: »
    Actually, you don't. There is a product out there made by aladdin, I believe, which can be installed live. Expensive, but probably a life saver in cases like the OP's

    Yes, also possible to freeze the pipe before fitting of course.
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