I have in my back garden a manhole containing a junction for the combined drains to run through from my house and also my next door neighbour's house.
My neighbour has blocked her drains several times in the last year and we have workmen from her housing association wanting to look in the manhole each time this happens.(Thankfully my neighbour has so far failed to cause a blockage which affects the manhole.)
Do I really have to provide instant access though my garden to anyone who claims to have a need to look in this manhole - it seems intrusive?
Am I right in thinking that this manhole is now the responsibility of the water company (i.e. they have to clear any blockages)?
Does this mean the water company own the manhole and cover?
Can I connect new pipes into it if I want,or must I get permission?
Who has responsibility for maintenance - this manhole is about 8 feet deep?
My neighbour has blocked her drains several times in the last year and we have workmen from her housing association wanting to look in the manhole each time this happens.(Thankfully my neighbour has so far failed to cause a blockage which affects the manhole.)
Do I really have to provide instant access though my garden to anyone who claims to have a need to look in this manhole - it seems intrusive?
Am I right in thinking that this manhole is now the responsibility of the water company (i.e. they have to clear any blockages)?
Does this mean the water company own the manhole and cover?
Can I connect new pipes into it if I want,or must I get permission?
Who has responsibility for maintenance - this manhole is about 8 feet deep?