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Shared supply after meter in block of flat
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sebtomato
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Hi,
I have been living in the same flat for many years. I was always a bit surprised by the water bills, as I am fairly careful with water.
Fairly recently, Thames Water had to replace my meter and they installed a smart meter, reporting usage every day.
I went away for several days, and meter was still reporting up to 250 litres of water being used, which was of course not right and not consistent every day either (so not a leak).
I contacted Thames Water, they sent a technician (after months of escalations) and couldn't find any leaks nor an issue with the meter.
I went away for several weeks recently, and decided to cut off water outside of the flat. Water meter stayed at 0 every day, but a neighbour complained that they had no more water in their bathroom.
Basically, I have been paying for another flat bathroom water for many years, and they have a larger household. There have been three tenant families since I have moved in.
Thames Water said that, as it's after the meter, not their responsibility. I don't think we will be able to change the building internal plumbing to fix the issue, as pipes disappear into walls. Thames Water said being put on an unmetered tariff is no longer an option either.
What could be done?
I have been living in the same flat for many years. I was always a bit surprised by the water bills, as I am fairly careful with water.
Fairly recently, Thames Water had to replace my meter and they installed a smart meter, reporting usage every day.
I went away for several days, and meter was still reporting up to 250 litres of water being used, which was of course not right and not consistent every day either (so not a leak).
I contacted Thames Water, they sent a technician (after months of escalations) and couldn't find any leaks nor an issue with the meter.
I went away for several weeks recently, and decided to cut off water outside of the flat. Water meter stayed at 0 every day, but a neighbour complained that they had no more water in their bathroom.
Basically, I have been paying for another flat bathroom water for many years, and they have a larger household. There have been three tenant families since I have moved in.
Thames Water said that, as it's after the meter, not their responsibility. I don't think we will be able to change the building internal plumbing to fix the issue, as pipes disappear into walls. Thames Water said being put on an unmetered tariff is no longer an option either.
What could be done?
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Put in a claim in the county court for a refund plus compensation and insist that they rectify their mistake in connecting to the wrong pipe. Connecting to the correct pipe could be as simple as turning off the water to all the properties and reconnecting one at a time until the water flows for you. It might be time consuming but I think that is the only way you will be connected correctly.Someone please tell me what money is0
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wild666 said:Put in a claim in the county court for a refund plus compensation and insist that they rectify their mistake in connecting to the wrong pipe. Connecting to the correct pipe could be as simple as turning off the water to all the properties and reconnecting one at a time until the water flows for you. It might be time consuming but I think that is the only way you will be connected correctly.Never pay on an estimated bill. Always read and understand your bill0
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sebtomato said:
Thames Water said that, as it's after the meter, not their responsibility. I don't think we will be able to change the building internal plumbing to fix the issue, as pipes disappear into walls. Thames Water said being put on an unmetered tariff is no longer an option either.
What could be done?TW are correct, after the meter it's not their responsibility.Do you own your flat, or do you rent? If you rent it might be something for your landlord to fix, but if you own your flat it's probably your own problem to solve.You might want to speak to the landlord of the other flat, too, as they will need to do their own work to connect their bathroom to their own supply once you cut them off.Robin9 said:wild666 said:Put in a claim in the county court for a refund plus compensation and insist that they rectify their mistake in connecting to the wrong pipe.N. Hampshire, he/him. Octopus Intelligent Go elec & Tracker gas / Vodafone BB / iD mobile. Ripple Kirk Hill member.
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wild666 said:Put in a claim in the county court for a refund plus compensation and insist that they rectify their mistake in connecting to the wrong pipe. Connecting to the correct pipe could be as simple as turning off the water to all the properties and reconnecting one at a time until the water flows for you. It might be time consuming but I think that is the only way you will be connected correctly.0
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Presumably the block has managing agents. It is their problem to sort out the issue.
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