How do I find out what drains are on my property?

How do I find out what drains are on my property?

To find the drains on your property, consult with your local council to search for the drainage plans for your property based on the age of your property. A CCTV drain survey can also map and record the drainage system on your property if you are unable to find property deeds.

Where are my sewage pipes?

It can typically be found in the basement, crawl space or garage. You will want to search for a pipe that is approximately four inches in diameter with a screw cap on the top that has a notch or square knob at the top. Note that some homes have an indoor sewer cleanout point, while others may be located outdoors.

What is a drainage search?

What is a drainage & water search? A drainage and water search is made by your Solicitor to obtain information about sewer connections and water supply to a property. whether the property is connected to a public sewer. whether the property is affected by water mains or public sewers running through it or nearby.

What area does Wessex Water cover?

around 10,000 square kilometres
Wessex Water covers an area of around 10,000 square kilometres which includes Dorset, Somerset, Bristol, most of Wiltshire and parts of Gloucestershire and Hampshire.

How do I find drainage plans for my house UK?

How do I find drainage plans for my house?

1. The Council may hold your drainage plans.
2. Ask for drainage plans from the previous owner.
3. Ask your neighbours for drainage plans.
4. You have no obligation to submit your drainage plan to authorities.

How do you find a manhole?

Use a metal detector – If your manhole is buried, it is normally quite shallow (just inches below the surface), so you could buy or loan a metal detector to locate your manhole. This is an effective way of checking your garden or tarmac for signs of entry.

How long does a drainage search take?

How long does the water and drainage search take to come through? This search is normally returned within 48 hours and sometimes within a few hours on the same day.

Is Bristol Water part of Wessex Water?

Your bill will be sent by Bristol Wessex Billing Services Ltd (BWBSL), a joint venture company owned by Wessex Water and Bristol Water. This joint arrangement relates to billing and payments only.

How do I know if I have a combined drainage system?

If you lift the manhole covers and you can see sewage then you have located the foul or combined drainage. (You may be able to see toilet tissue or even, erm solid matter.)

Is Bristol at risk of River and tidal flooding?

To see areas of Bristol that are at risk of river and tidal flooding, you can look at a flood map at the Environment Agency website. You can also look at a map of areas with a high risk of surface water. We’ve done some studies to find out more about flood risk in some parts of Bristol.

What is the Bristol wastewater management strategy?

This strategy covers the Bristol area including Yate and Avonmouth, served by Bristol (Avonmouth) water recycling centre (sewage treatment works). This area is a part of the Bristol Avon management catchment and Wessex Water’s drainage and wastewater management plan.

How does Bristol’s sewer system work?

The Bristol area has both combined and separate sewer systems to convey wastewater, sewage from homes and businesses, and storm water, rainwater collected from roofs and yards.

What is a water and drainage map search?

A Water and Drainage Map search provides you with a detailed map and legend showing the routes of underground water, drainage and sewerage pipes, details of manhole positions and other such assets.