missing stop cock in street

[telecoms]

I live in a 1970`s built detached house on a typical estate,my stop cock in the house is leaking slightly and needs changing,the only problem is i can`t see a stop cock outside in the pavement ?,the houses either side of me and across the road all have one in the pavement outside there house,but there is not or i can`t find one outside of mine. I s this severn trent my water companies responsibility ? can anyone advise me as to where its gone or why there is not one there and will severn trent sort it out.

 

[Dan Robinson]

Probably been covered over by local council workers or highways agency - not everyone has one of these unfortunately.

 

[telecoms]

Hopefully not,no sign of cast iron lid in pavement and everything is pretty open so its not as if it could have been done by accident,if there is not one will severn trent put one in ?,after all how would they be able to cut me off if i refused to pay ?(not that i`m planning this)

 

[Dan Robinson]

Doubtful FOC unless you ask for a water meter.

 

[telecoms]

so how would i change the main stop cock in my house ?

 

[Dan Robinson]

Quickly .

 

[telecoms]

very funny,at least you did`nt say with a great deal of difficulty,but seriously what can i do if stop cock needs changing and there is no stop cock in street ?

 

[Softus]

Call whoever it is you pay money to for your water supply, and ask them to come and isolate the supply so that you can change the stop cock.

They're entitled to charge you for the work, even if the work is merely to find their service valve and stand there pointing a finger at it.

Or, as Dan implied, you can recreate this little scene...

 

[BrynRovers]

Are you sharing a supply with your neighbour ?

I live in a detached house and both myself and neighbour are on the same stopcock !!

 

[telecoms]

i intend to get a plumber to change the stop cock,they never mentioned any charges when i phoned severn trent to ask for a engineer to locate

 

[Dan Robinson]

Different companies have differnt ideas, and was only half joking - it's called "snatching" where you have a stiff drink, set everything up, wear something old and do it very quickly.

 

[Softus]

i intend to get a plumber to change the stop cock,they never mentioned any charges when i phoned severn trent to ask for a engineer to locate

You're lacky! Three Valleys Water are not so benevolent.

 

[telecoms]

i`m not that experienced in plumbing so i don`t think i`ll try snatching on a main incoming water main,my wife would kill me and the kids can`t swim yet

 

[Dan Robinson]

s good a time to learn as any then

 

[Softus]

Go for it - sell tickets to neighbours and friends - recoup the cost of cleaning and drying the whole kitchen.