Uncovered well digging foundations

jolester

Hi

We have had footings put in for new extension, whilst digging out the pad we have uncovered a well, it is practically in the middle.

Does anyone know of this will be a massive issue for building control? 

Or, if we wanted to make a feature of it, who would we need to get involved (structural engineer? We’ll expert? Specialist builder?) and the rough costs? (Midlands) 

Thanks for any help 

Robin9

What will cost is the glass

jolester

Is that the only cost? As long as we get the proper glass?

Are there any specialists we need to get involved? Other than glass people?

Eldi_Dos

Think we could do with more information before people can give thoughts on it.

What depth is it
Can you see water at bottom of it
What width is it
Are the walls lined
Are you in city or rural area

Think of it as a opportunity.

FreeBear

Sounds like an opportunity for one of these....

Doozergirl

FreeBear said:

Sounds like an opportunity for one of these....

This is the size of the hole we had to dig for one of those... 

outtatune

Does he live down there permanently, to pass up a bottle whenever you need a drink?

greyteam1959

Is it an actual well or a sort water tank ??

jolester

Eldi_Dos said:

Think we could do with more information before people can give thoughts on it.

What depth is it
Can you see water at bottom of it
What width is it
Are the walls lined
Are you in city or rural area

Think of it as a opportunity.

I will get as many measurements as possible tomorrow, yes you can see water at the bottom, I’m rural and the construction looks like a Victorian brick pattern (according to google!) 

id say it’s about half a metre wide, really jot sure in depth but my husband has said maybe 15ft 

jolester

Grey team, it’s a definite well 

jolester

Does this help?