Anyone know about conveyancing/sewage matters?

Is it the main public sewer?

If it is phone your provider and get them to unblock it free of charge.

That depends. If it's the main sewer it will be adopted by your local water authority and you won't be liable for anything. A quick call to your local authority can tell you straight away.
If it's non-adopted and private drainage it's slightly different. It would have to be in your title deeds if you are liable for any drainage costs I would have thought. Might be worth a look - or someone more in the know should be able to help.
As a general rule - if the drainage is 6" (150mm) or larger it's normally adopted.

I would say that if there's nothing in your deeds they can't make you pay for anything. But I don't think it's unreasonable for them to ask you to keep flushing to a minimum.

Thanks both.

I will ring the LA tomorrow then and find out as I am not sure about whether its a public sewer.

We have actually just changed mortgages and our deeds are being returned to us as we speak so I can have a look at them over the next couple of days when they arrive.

I dont mind the flushing at all, its being lumbered with a large bill that we havent planned for thats worrying me!

Thanks again Sam

I would phone the water company tonight tbh. Where do you live?

Swansea (south wales) - what do I say to them?

Also, if I am looking at the Title Deeds for any clause to say we are liable - what/where would it be.

Thanks!

Ah wales might be different. I would just phone and say that the sewer o/s number such and such is overflowing.

Thanks GW. Its Welsh Water we need to ring but when we just tried it told us that we need to ring back tomorrow!

I have found copies of bits of the deeds which say that our sewage goes through to a private drain and then a public sewer so I am taking it that means we are liable for some of the cost? I dont suppose he could just go ahead and do the work though and then tell us all we have to pay x amount? Does he need quote etc?

Think might be best if we speak to a solicitor? Will try and find someone over next few days.

Thanks again

Hiya,

I had a similar problem today & found out that because our house is pre 1937 & we have a shared drain, that it actually belongs to United Utilites, whom came out & fixed it & cleaned up all the mess[xx(]

Don't know if this has any relevence to you, but may be worth a look?

My advice is dont' pay for anything, don't agree to anything, in fact tell the people you'll get back to them once you have consulted your solicitor, and do that.

Ours was built in 1990s so dont think its of any help but thanks anyway.

Can I ask how did you find that out? I dont know wheres best to find out. Thanks

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My advice is dont' pay for anything, don't agree to anything, in fact tell the people you'll get back to them once you have consulted your solicitor, and do that.

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That is exactly what my husband just said!

Now to find a Solicitor that doesnt charge the earth.

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Ours was built in 1990s so dont think its of any help but thanks anyway.

Can I ask how did you find that out? I dont know wheres best to find out. Thanks

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I had a look on local council website, who said that the pipes may belong to the water company. We live in Stockport & our house is a 1920's so United Utilities did it all for free.?

Well, any high street solicitor would be fine (who handles such things). perhaps the people you used when you bought the house who you may have a relationship with anyway?

quote:Originally posted by NickJ
well, any high street solicitor would be fine (who handles such things). perhaps the people you used when you bought the house who you may have a relationship with anyway?

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Unfortunately the solicitor has passed away a few years back. Nevermind, I will find someone.

Thanks Deano. Just read Welsh Waters website and it does look like we are liable but will consult a solicitor before handing over any money!

Thanks again everyone