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Sewers And Lateral Drains In Newcastle, Tyne and Wear

Water authorities and sewerage companies are responsible for private sewers in England and Wales and this includes unblocking blocked drains and lateral drains. Finding out who has the responsibility for blocked drains in sewers and lateral drains can be confusing, Clearing Blocked Drains Newcastle can help you with both clearing and blocked drains and information about who is responsible for what drains on and around your property.

Clearing Blocked Drains Newcastle can provide help and advice with CCTV inspection, drain cleaning plumbing and drainage maintenance on the drains on and up to your property boundary but now due to new legislation the responsibility for private sewers and lateral drains belongs to your local water authority. Who takes responsibility for drainage and sewerage troubles on your property can be determined by Clearing Blocked Drains Newcastle CCTV drainage survey which will take blocked drains issues and locate the source and then decide if responsibility belongs to you or your water authority.

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Drain Responsibility In Newcastle

A property built before 1st October 1937 with two or more properties connected to the length of drain or sewer affected by blocked drains, it is the responsibility of your local water authority to clear, however, Clearing Blocked Drains Newcastle drainage can assist with blocked drains if it is the responsibility of the property owner.

Blocked drains responsibility can be identified by drain experts Clearing Blocked Drains Newcastle who through the latest technology can determine if you as the homeowner or the local water authority need to be in control of issue.

Drain Maintenance In Newcastle

Plumbing and drainage professionals Clearing Blocked Drains Newcastle can assist you with blocked drains that are your responsibility, however, some sewer blockages and drains are in the charge of your local water authority and you need to find this out before we can clear the problem.

Property owners have the responsibility of maintaining drains up to where they connect with drainage from other properties and drainage companies like Clearing Blocked Drains Newcastle can clear blocked drains, sinks and gutters for you. To find out if blocked toilets or drainage is the responsibility of your local water authority and to get the service you require contact with them directly.