I don't seem to have a manhole inspection cover in my property...?

Question

I'm planning on relocating my bathroom upstairs. Now I won't be doing the work, but I'm curious as I'm told that the new toilet will (obviously) need to be linked into my drainage/soil pipe and I don't seem to have a manhole inspection cover. Both neighbours either side of me do have manholes but where I believe mine should be is the concrete floor of my conservatory (build ~15 years ago by the previous owners).

I'm pretty worried/concerned by this - should I be or is it normal for manhole inspection covers to be present at every other house on a terrace?

Thanks.

Answer 1

it is nothing to worry about as when the new soil pipe is installed the builder will simply locate your existing drain run and simply cut into it to create a new inspection chamber connecting the new soil stack to the drainage system.

whether you hav a manhole in your garden or under your conservatory is irrelevant don't worry about its a standard problem that the builder/plumber will price into the job.

Answer 2

Airtight Inspection Cover

Answer 3

Don't know where you reside,but this may be of help, UK Building Reg's only require access points within minimum of 12m from start of drain unless there is a change of direction so there may be no need for you to have a inspection chamber on your property,however you will need to have an inspection chamber fitted to your drain run to make the new connection to your new bathroom, if the existing run is under your conservatory it may be possible to break through & fit an airtight frame & cover to the chamber so that you don't have to redirect any drainage

Answer 4

Check with your local planning office. With any luck they'll have a copy of your site plan showing drainage routes and manholes. You could also break into the drain run and form a new trap, provided that you can access part of that on your own property.

On the black side, - I'll bet it's under the Conservatory!
Bon Chance!

Answer 5

A good plumber can locate your lines for you. You have several different options. There is a toilet that can be installed anywhere you want one, without busting any concrete. It is called a macerating toilet, and instead of the waste water flowing down, it flows out the back of the toilet, into a grinder pump. It is then pumped away to a line that can be dozens of feet away. It can even be put in a basement, and it will pump vertically 9 feet. You would have to check local codes, to ensure it is an approved fixture in your area. The toilet and pump assembly cost about $750, plus installation. I just installed one under a stairs for a man, and he is very pleased with it.

Answer 6

The city should know where all of its manholes are located. Wait until the Holidays are over and then ask them.

Answer 7

NO not ever house has a drain cover ,there be only be 1 for whole st .The previous tenents would not have been allowed to build on top of 1 , the council would not have passed it .thats if they got permission some conservatories you dont need permission

Answer 8

Each house should have its own manhole - the fact that a conservatory placed where everyone elses is in the neighbourhood suggests that the builders have built over it. xxxx

Answer 9

Come on....NOT PC to say Manhole. It's Personhole now!

Answer 10

don't worry i had to raid both my neighbours gardens, when i had a blockage, because i don't have a manhole cover in my garden, it all depends on when your house was built, to building regulations on who has them