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Sewers And Lateral Drains In Oxford, Oxfordshire

Water authorities and sewerage companies are responsible for private sewers in England and Wales and this includes unblocking blocked drains and lateral drains. In the past property owners were responsible for private sewers and lateral drains but now blocked drains that occur in sewers and lateral drains are the responsibility of the local water authority.

The new law in October 2011 has made local water authorities and sewerage companies in England and Wales accountable for lateral drains and sewers in your area, however, the charge and care of the drainage network on your property remains with the homeowner so for CCTV inspection, drain cleaning and all plumbing and drainage concerns and issues contact Clearing Blocked Drains Oxford on 01865 238147 for assistance. Who takes responsibility for drainage and sewerage troubles on your property can be determined by Clearing Blocked Drains Oxford 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 Oxford

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 Oxford drainage can assist with blocked drains if it is the responsibility of the property owner.

If a drains responsibility lies with you drain experts Clearing Blocked Drains Oxford can provide comprehensive drain maintenance and drain repair services throughout Oxford and we use the latest technology in unblocking blocked drains.

Drain Maintenance In Oxford

Plumbing and drainage professionals Clearing Blocked Drains Oxford 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.

In general you have the responsibility for the maintenance of the pipes and drains inside your property and drainage company Clearing Blocked Drains Oxford can help with any drainage issues with plumbing including toilets, sinks, baths and showers, guttering, pipes and blocked drains that are attached to your property. Clearing Blocked Drains Oxford know that blocked drains, toilets or drainage on your property can be a serious issue so you need to know who is responsible for paying for that work, you or the local water authority.