I need to replace the stop **** inside my house, because it has jammed solid. But when I use the outside stop **** (with a special key) It does not completely stop the water.
My question is if it is the responsibility of my water provider or will I be billed If I phone to ask them to sort it out?
thanks for any info.
2007-12-20 03:45:44 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Oh dear lets call it a STOP PENIS then!
2007-12-20 03:56:12 · update #1
No you won't be billed - phone the water provider and they will arrange a shut off for you xx
2007-12-20 03:49:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You definitely WON'T be billed. The stop tap outside the boundary of your property is your water suppliers' responsibility and not yours. If there is a problem with it then you should get in contact with your water supplier and they'll send their contractors out to replace the tap. This should be at no cost to yourself and if they mention ANYTHING about money then make sure you tell them that you know your rights. As soon as they've sorted the tap then you can replace the one inside. Hope this helps??
2007-12-20 04:02:44 · answer #2 · answered by Haza 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have read your question carefully,
If it is on your property it's your responsibility, if outside it's theirs
The reason I put it like this is........some stop VALVES are within your boundary, usually under the grass with a slab of concrete or old sewer pipe.
The one out in the street could be 100 feet away especially in an older property.
Try turning the shut-off key several times on and off, it might dislodge grit or debris under the seat of the valve.
2007-12-20 22:56:53 · answer #3 · answered by xenon 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think the water board is liable for everything up to the outside stop. From then on, into the house, it's your responsibility. I'd give them a ring and check where exactly their responsibility ends before you do anything.
2007-12-21 02:59:48 · answer #4 · answered by chris n 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The outside stop VALVE (to keep the hyper-censors happy) between the main and your house supply is the responsibility of the water company; give 'em a ring and get them to come & sort it out. It is their responsibility to ensure there is an effective means of stopping the water getting to your system. No charge to you.
2007-12-20 04:01:45 · answer #5 · answered by champer 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The outside stopc0ck belongs to, and is the responsibility of your local water company (not council). Phone them. Tell them it's an emergency as your inside stop-tap has broken and you can't shut the water off from the outside stop-tap. They'll sort it fairly quickly.
2007-12-20 03:56:40 · answer #6 · answered by ? 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
confusing stuff. seek with yahoo. that will help!
2014-12-02 14:23:42 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to get this achieved by a expert the main close off valve to a belongings is mostly a soreness in the proverbial to interchange so so you might have each and every form of equipment available for while the interest isn't at latest forward. it is simply by fact of corrosion or harm to latest pipe-artwork, additionally once you attempt to interchange the close off you in many circumstances ought to make new pipe joints to make it greater healthful. the boys that specialise in this artwork have each and all of the kit and do the interest much greater suitable. i might never attempt it. examine in the experience that your abode coverage coverage covers the fee of this restore , many do
2016-11-23 17:25:41 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The stop c.o.c.k.OUTSIDE the boundary of your house is the water boards responsibility. Give them a ring.
2007-12-20 03:57:53 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is the responsibility of the council to maintain the pipes up to the point of entry to you r property - this should include a method of isolating the supply. Give them a ring first to check.
2007-12-20 03:50:41 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋