Righto,
Having been in our house for 7 months now it became apparent a while ago that there was a pongy smell in the garden near one of the flower beds. I also noticed that there were two large slabs with a flower tub ontop, and around the slabs was always wet. One day I noticed water spitting out between the slabs.
Finally I decided to put on a pair of gloves and see what was lurking beneath. Part of me wishes I hadn't.
It appears it is a man hole, rectangular but with no metal cover, water up to the very top surface and 'stuff' floating in it. It smelt. After a few tests it is definitely fed by the soil stack. Flushing a loo makes it spill out.
I've arranged for Dyno Rod to come out and check it out. I am concerned that as we have lots of mature trees, they have damaged the drains and we'll need expensive repairs involving lawns being dug up etc etc.
I am not entirely sure what advice I am seeking, but I find the fact that the manhole is in the garden some 20 yards from the house a bit odd. I am also concerned we may share that manhole with our next door neighbours and the problems that might involve.
Does anyone know how I can find out where my drains run to and if they are shared with anyone else?
Also, are drain repairs generally expensive or has man advanced things?
Thanks for listening.
Having been in our house for 7 months now it became apparent a while ago that there was a pongy smell in the garden near one of the flower beds. I also noticed that there were two large slabs with a flower tub ontop, and around the slabs was always wet. One day I noticed water spitting out between the slabs.
Finally I decided to put on a pair of gloves and see what was lurking beneath. Part of me wishes I hadn't.
It appears it is a man hole, rectangular but with no metal cover, water up to the very top surface and 'stuff' floating in it. It smelt. After a few tests it is definitely fed by the soil stack. Flushing a loo makes it spill out.
I've arranged for Dyno Rod to come out and check it out. I am concerned that as we have lots of mature trees, they have damaged the drains and we'll need expensive repairs involving lawns being dug up etc etc.
I am not entirely sure what advice I am seeking, but I find the fact that the manhole is in the garden some 20 yards from the house a bit odd. I am also concerned we may share that manhole with our next door neighbours and the problems that might involve.
Does anyone know how I can find out where my drains run to and if they are shared with anyone else?
Also, are drain repairs generally expensive or has man advanced things?
Thanks for listening.