How do I find my drainage plans UK?

Ask your neighbours for drainage plans. If you’re on a private system shared with your neighbours, they may have plans for your drainage. Alternatively, if you’re living on a private road, you may be able to contact the residents association to see if they have access to the drainage plans.

How do I find out where my surface water drains to?

How Do I Know Where My Surface Water Drains To? If your property is connected to a nearby sewage system, which most properties are, you can inspect surface water drainage during rainfall or by running a water hose on your property and watching where the surface water drains to.

Is Yorkshire Water responsibility for drains?

At Yorkshire Water, we’re responsible for: drains shared between more than one property. drains outside of the property boundary. public sewers.

Where do water pipes run in a House UK?

Pipes connect from the stopcock to your taps, providing drinking water in the kitchen. The mains may also connect to a storage tank that provides water to the rest of the house – including bathrooms and toilets. The storage tank is often in the loft.

Who is responsible for surface water drainage UK?

riparian owner
Section 299 of the Highways Act gives the highway authority the right for surface water drains to discharge into “any inland waters, whether natural or artificial, or any tidal water”. These will include watercourses, which may be privately owned and so the responsibility of the riparian owner.

Do Yorkshire Water unblock toilets?

If the problem is from a drain that Yorkshire Water is responsible for, we will fix it. If we discover that the blockage has been caused by people putting fats, oils, greases or unsuitable items into the drain, we will send a letter to all those sharing the drain.

Who is responsible for drainage pipes?

Generally speaking, you’re usually responsible for drains inside the boundaries of your property, while the sewerage company is responsible for lateral drains, which are usually outside of property boundaries, and sewers. Although most sewers are now publicly owned, there are still some private or unadopted sewers.

Who is responsible for a blocked shared drain?

Assuming a detached property in London has no shared drains, then the homeowner is responsible for the drains up to the property boundary, and Thames Water is responsible for all blockages or repairs off your property.

Where can I get a Yorkshire Water Sewer map?

SafeMove is a department in Yorkshire Water which provides sewer maps and mains water plans. If you wish to see the sewers and water mains in or around your property there are three ways to obtain this: Firstly, to book an appointment please visit our online booking system.

Which is Yorkshire Water service is the best?

I have being really impressed with Julies attitude from first contact but would go as far in saying that she is an absolute credit to Yorkshire water and give her a double “WOW” for her efforts. Well done Julie!! Thank you.” “SafeMove’s service has always been exceptional.

Where can I find Bradford Water Pipe Records?

Firstly, to book an appointment please visit our online booking system. The records we hold can then be viewed at SafeMove’s offices at Western House, Halifax Road, Bradford BD6 2SZ.

Who is Yorkshire Water shortlisted for investors in People Awards 2019?

PRESS RELEASE 12th September 2019 SAFEMOVE, A PART OF YORKSHIRE WATER SHORTLISTED FOR THE INVESTORS IN PEOPLE AWARDS 2019 SafeMove, the conveyancing search arm of Yorkshire Water, has been named as a global leader in how they support their people to do their best work and go home feeling happier, healthier and stronger.