Neighbours overflow Pipe leaking constantly

[victor meldrew]

Hi all

My neighbours overflow pipe is constantly dripping and getting worse more flowing at times

now hes a bit weird\ bit of a ***** so i doubt he would pay for it to be fixed(been like this for about 6 weeks)

Im concerned at how close the water is dripping near my property

How should i diplomatically ask him to sort it ?

Could it get worse if he leaves it unrepaired ?

Could it not cause subsidence\illness ?

whats the likely fault cost and repair cost ?

could the local council force him to take action if diplomacy fails ?

Thanks in advance and i have to say this is great forum

 

[JPC]

put a cork in the end...he'll soon sort it then !

 

[victor meldrew]

put a cork in the end...he'll soon sort it then !

Id like to kick the cork up his manhole

 

[ollski]

Inform your local water authority, fines can be implemented for water waste.

 

[JPC]

u have to approach him and ask...for a start...then see how u go from there.
if its a lot of water...yes it can soften the ground below and cause movement..specially if house is just build on clay
it will be a ball valve....price from £35 - £90 ?...depending on access/plumber/area/

 

[JohnD]

And if the water is dripping onto a wall, you can expect (1) damp wall (2) mould and algae (3) irremovable staining from hardened limescale that will look unsightly for a hundred years.

The valve only costs a few pounds and will probably be changed with half an hour's work - much the same as valve in a WC cistern (but due to its position in a dark and cramped loft often easier to fit a new one than change the washer. I then like to clean off the old one, fit a new washer, and hang it next to the tank ready for next time

 

[JohnD]

put a cork in the end...he'll soon sort it then !

Id like to kick the cork up his manhole

In Inverness, on a cold night, the overflow may well freeze solid, then it'll leak through his celing

 

[leakydave]

Wait until all the water freezes and he busts his arse slipping on it...

Apart from the ball valve bit, it could be that the coil in his cylinder has a pin hole and the water level in F&E and CWSC are trying to level with each other... if this is the case his hot water could be a bit 'black' with black crap from heating system...