Hi all,
Maybe an unusual question as I do not have access to the house I refer to. I've had a homebuyer report done on a house I am thinking of purchasing and they make this comment:
Mains drainage with plastic soil/vent pipe at the rear. This has been re-sited following the construction of the conservatory and the drains 'tumble' into the rear manhole, a practice not strictly allowed. There is a build up of effluent at both manhole chambers and in view of my findings a drains test is recommended by specialist drainage contractors.
Now, I am trying to ascertain what exactly this means and what work is required. I need to decide if I proceed with the purchase and pay for any work needed myself or kick up a fuss with the vendor and request this to be sorted (or at least paid for) prior to moving in.
If anyone has any idea of the seriousness of this problem and/or what the best fix would be (and the cost) I would be very grateful.
Thanks in advance.
Steve[/b]
Maybe an unusual question as I do not have access to the house I refer to. I've had a homebuyer report done on a house I am thinking of purchasing and they make this comment:
Mains drainage with plastic soil/vent pipe at the rear. This has been re-sited following the construction of the conservatory and the drains 'tumble' into the rear manhole, a practice not strictly allowed. There is a build up of effluent at both manhole chambers and in view of my findings a drains test is recommended by specialist drainage contractors.
Now, I am trying to ascertain what exactly this means and what work is required. I need to decide if I proceed with the purchase and pay for any work needed myself or kick up a fuss with the vendor and request this to be sorted (or at least paid for) prior to moving in.
If anyone has any idea of the seriousness of this problem and/or what the best fix would be (and the cost) I would be very grateful.
Thanks in advance.
Steve[/b]