What steps are needed to do building work close to a sewer/drain?

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Hi there, I am planning to have some building works performed on my property soon. What steps or/and applications may be needed should it run over or close to a sewer/drain? Are any specific approvals needed, might it depend on the case, and if so how would I know? Thank you for your time.

Gary · Accepted Answer

Hi, providing the work is carried out with access the the drains, in case in in future access is needed, otherwise you will have to lift and then replace

Andrew · Answer

You would need permission from the water company to bridge over their drains as they own the pipes

Amos · Answer

You need to do your homework for building regs foundation must be lower than drain and within 3m ask Wessex water first.

David · Answer

Your surveyor and building inspector should advise you on this as it all depends on how deep and how close you are going to the drain or building over said drain all drain plans are available from your local council /townhall

Lucan · Answer

The first thing you need to do is to find out if it is an underground layout by the environment control, so! whenever you have come across this question mark of the exitance get in touch with the public environment control for the community

Michael · Answer

If any pipes run through footings. Lintels should be placed over existing pipes

Darnel · Answer

You can build around or over a sewer/drain if it is on your property (private property), otherwise, permission would need to be sought from the local planning authority.

Hannah · Answer

It's hard to answer without seeing it. You can bridge over the drain with lintels

What steps are needed to do building work close to a sewer/drain?

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