converting a house into flats

[-peter-]

am thinking of converting my house into 3 flats
i have worked out how to do this as its big enough

just a question on the water supply

do i need to get 2 new water mains put in?

or can i split them into 3 plastic pipes at the start of my property to supply each flat

how are flats normally done regarding the water supply?

 

[masona]

am thinking of converting my house into 3 flats

Have you got building permission for this?

 

[-peter-]

not as of yet but have not started yet am just working out a few things first and this is one of the things i am unsure of

i would think there would be no problem in getting permission
but will cross that bridge when i have sorted a few things out that i need to know

 

[masona]

Okay,normally the water company will fit 1 water meter for each flat but having said that I'm not a legal expert regarding if you're going to be a landlord or selling of each flat etc. Best to ring the water company.

 

[-peter-]

if i was to make it into flats i would rent them

but i know the water company will connect into there mains for free aslong as you have a trench dug about 1metre deep with the blue water pipe in was unsure weather you could t off into 3 seperate pipes.
and if this is the way you would do it for flats.

and would there be a need for water meters as i have no water meter at the min just thought probley would get 3 water bills.

anyway suppose i will ring the water board tomorrow ask them

i will post what they tell me anyway

 

[AdamW]

For one thing, everyone I know has had a water meter installed. OK, so everyone I know is under 25 so doesn't have to wash nappies/kids clothes and run several baths a day, but if you are splitting a house into 3 flats it is reasonable to assume you are going for the singles market (unless this house is actually a mansion!). So, you should make provision for that.

I have a purpose-built maisonette c.1984 and have a water supply independent of any neighbours. My stopcock is under the pavement, as is my water meter, and all of the other stopcocks and meters.

I have a feeling that I have a shared waste connection. Apparently this is not uncommon even with some houses.

Obviously this does not mean that it is the law. I think it would avoid long-term hassle if you fully divide the flats including meters and supplys (electric and gas too). That way if someone doesn't pay their water bill and does a runner then you aren't held responsible.

 

[-peter-]

hi i rang the water board (seven trent)
hey said i would need 3 new water mains connecting all would have meters put on which is standard these days

they are sending me an application form out to get a price.
should be resonable price if i dig my own trench as they said 1 trench would be ok for 3 pipes and can have my own plumber connect the water meters water meters are about £58 each just there in the street connection is all they will have to do

thanks alot for all your replies

 

[masona]

Ask them for a discounts for buying 3,you'll never know !