Who is responsible for drainage blockage?
Assuming a detached property in London has no shared drains, then the homeowner is responsible for the drains up to the property boundary, and Thames Water is responsible for all blockages or repairs off your property.
Are Thames Water responsible for my pipes?
As we are not responsible for maintenance and repair of private pipes, responsibility for blockage clearance rests with the owner of the pipe, which is normally the property owner.
How much does it cost to move a sewer line UK?
On average, you can expect to pay between £1,200 and £3,000 to move a drain for an extension. More complex jobs can cost up to £4,500. Allow around £1,000 to move a manhole, plus any refinishing, as the job can often make a garden messy and may need re-landscaping and re-turfing.
What causes sewer blockage?
Some of the most common causes of sewer blockage are: Build-up of grease, debris or foreign objects in the sewer lateral or District sewer main. Partial or complete blockage caused by tree root intrusion into sewer pipes. Sewer line collapse caused by old and deteriorated sewer pipes.
Is my sewer private or public?
Most sewers are publicly owned and are maintained by your water company. However, there are still some privately owned sewers. Some people aren’t connected to a sewer but to a cesspool, septic tank or treatment plant. If you aren’t connected to a sewer, you won’t have to pay sewerage charges to a sewerage company.
How many blocked sewers have been reported by Thames Water customers?
A huge clump of “unflushables” was discovered in a Maidenhead sewer Almost 7,000 blocked sewers have been reported by vigilant Thames Water customers in the four months since the company launched a new online tool. Report a Blockage Online (RABO) allows residents to inform the water company of suspected blockages using a simple online form.
What should I do if my drain is blocked?
Please report any blocked or overflowing drains and sewers to us immediately on 0800 316 9800. Learn more about blockages inside and outside of the home. Thames Water Home
What is Thames Water’s Virtual sewer network?
It was devised by Thames Water’s operational service centre and digital and website teams, with the company focused on bringing its vast sewer network into the virtual era using interactive tools to increase live underground monitoring.
What causes sewer blockages?
Many sewer blockages are caused by “unflushable” items like wet wipes, nappies and sanitary products, which don’t break down in pipes like toilet paper and can combine with fats, oils and grease to create fatbergs: huge, solid masses which are difficult to clear and can cause raw sewage to back up and flood homes, businesses and the environment.