Recent content by Lawrie75

Capping the ends will just make my problem worse as my water has nowhere to go, this would in fact benefit the neighbour and I wouldn't be surprised if this turns out to be the builders solution! I have also considered sending a letter recorded delivery as Hugh suggests, and think this may be...

I have already spoken with Building Control, but was told since it was a maintenance issue then they can do nothing. I am concerned that since the dodgy joints are positioned adjacent to my property (about 20cm over the boundary line) then when it leaks, the neighbour and builder will claim that...

It's definitely a bodge. My opinion is that the only option available to solve the connection problem properly would be for the builders to replace the deepflow with matching guttering to the rest of the terrace. Would that be your opinion?

Thanks Andy, However it is neighbours builder replacing their guttering, changing my guttering to match will shift the problem along to the next terrace as the whole terrace (6 houses) has the standard half round guttering. The terrace only has 2 downpipes at the rear of the properties situated...

Hi, hoping to hear some advice on what we should do regarding some guttering works builders have carried out on an adjoining property which has affected ours. We live in a 2nd to end terrace and our neighbour (end terrace) has had the guttering replaced. Our rainwater on the front and back...