Existing soil pipe connection to manhole

[stevethecadman]

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

 

[limerockconstruction]

It's not that serious, but, in my neck of the woods if its a public run of drains you'll need an appropriate contractor - this will be where the money would come in.

Edit; Sorry, just to add, I would imagine that the 'tumble' aspect would mean that when it enters it either does so from a height or angle that is unsuitable, this breaks the flow of the water leving behind the mess. As your surveyor and Andy say - after a drain survey you will know more, but i'd hope it should be reasonable straight forward to amend.

If they are private drains, within reason, you'll be able to rectify quite easily.

 

[HERTS P&D]

You could have a drain survey and any works that need doing would come off the asking price.

Depending on the size of the property the survey should cost anything from £250

Andy

 

[stevethecadman]

Sorry, just to add, I would imagine that the 'tumble' aspect would mean that when it enters it either does so from a height or angle that is unsuitable, this breaks the flow of the water leving behind the mess. As your surveyor and Andy say - after a drain survey you will know more, but i'd hope it should be reasonable straight forward to amend.

Thanks limerock,

I thought similar. I will see if I can speak to the surveyor tomorrow and will come back with any extra information I get.