Manhole Drain needs moving but no idea of cost

[ally123]

Hi folks

Please help. I might be paying too much.

I am attaching pictures of a manhole/drain which needs moving about one metre as it is in the way of foundations. Nothing to be added just a like for like drain to be moved one meter.

I have been quoted 750 pounds including all materials.

Is that reasonable?

The pictures are not my drain but it looks exactly the same.

 

[noseall]

I have been quoted 750 pounds including all materials.

Is that reasonable?

Yes, very.

 

[Ian H]

X2. Not an easy job to remove it, then alter the pipework to enter a new one.

 

[HERTS P&D]

That's a cheap price, be careful of any 'extras'.

Andy

 

[ivixor]

If it's not a shared drain then it's quite straightforward. If it is shared you will have to pay £££ to the water co and build the new manholeto a much stricter spec.

 

[ally123]

The drain is shared by me and my neighbour.

Why would the costs shoot so high?

Just got another quote from a dranage chap for 550 pounds.

 

[bobasd]

the quote could be v. low or ridiculously low dependin on the site.

if your serious why not post some photos of your own m/h - an the general area showin your yard an your neighbours.

where does the m/h drain to next?

 

[bernardgreen]

The drain is shared by me and my neighbour.

Then you have to involve the local water company who have the legal responsibility for the maintainance of shared sewers.

 

[ally123]

Got it moved for £550.00 inc all materials.
Building Regs have no problems with it.
Paid 299.00 to Thames Water online.
End off.

 

[HERTS P&D]

Post some pictures.

Andy