Where does our neighbours get their water from?
Actually in England it’s a similar situation. Our neighbours water supply is routed through our property (under the kitchen from the side return then up the party wall in our kitchen). We unintentially cut off their supply when we had our kitchen done – we thought it was just an old redundant pipe as it didn’t supply our water anywhere.
What to do if your neighbour cut off your water?
If it is a private water supply, contact your local Environmental Health team to ask advice. Scottish Water will not have anything to do with private water supplies. Also check your deeds to see if it mentions the water supply and pipe. Although it is on your neighbour’s property, it may not be under their ownership.
How can I find out if my neighbour has Scottish Water?
Scottish Water will not have anything to do with private water supplies. Also check your deeds to see if it mentions the water supply and pipe. Although it is on your neighbour’s property, it may not be under their ownership. It could be classed as communal under the deeds because it also supplies your property.
Why do I have no running water in my house?
You should find that your water flows normally again once it’s cleared. If your pipes seem fine, your valves are all turned on and there doesn’t seem to be a mains-related issue, it might be that the ball valve in your cold water cistern is stuck. This would cause the tank to empty and stop the flow of water to your taps.
What to do if neighbour has shared water supply?
Many thanks in advance. Speak to your solicitor; if there is a shared supply pipe then its maintenance and responsibilities should be set out in the deeds. If the searches showed the pipe is all yours then the water board may need to lay a pipe to your neighbours.
Why does my new neighbour have no water?
This means that when I turn off my stopcock inside my house, neighbour has no water. My builder and plumber haven’t seen anything like this before, and want to cut the pipes.
Where does the water from the next door neighbour come from?
My house is where the main water supply enters both my house and the neighbour, which isn’t unique. However, next doors supply pipe through the cellar, and which has a stopcock is not being used. Instead, my water pipes, which run right through the house branch off at both the kitchen and bathroom.
Can a water board lay a pipe to a neighbour?
If the searches showed the pipe is all yours then the water board may need to lay a pipe to your neighbours. It may be that UU have a responsibility to do this and their comment to you may be to avoid them doing expensive work.
