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Neighbours' water on my roof.
Hi Guys and Mary.
I live in a link-detached house (detached but joined by the garages). My neighbours' garage roof is approx 2ft higher that mine due a slight slope. His garage roof drains directly on to mine, no gutters between and my roof drains into a gutter at one end. My problem is that he has had a leaking overflow for at least 4 weeks now and I have asked him to fix the leak and reminded him that he said (a couple of years ago) that he would put a gutter on his bit between us. He has said that he is waiting for a plumber and there is no need for any extra guttering as this is how the houses were designed. What can I do?? Regards Baz |
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Baz wrote:
Hi Guys and Mary. I live in a link-detached house (detached but joined by the garages). My neighbours' garage roof is approx 2ft higher that mine due a slight slope. His garage roof drains directly on to mine, no gutters between and my roof drains into a gutter at one end. My problem is that he has had a leaking overflow for at least 4 weeks now and I have asked him to fix the leak and reminded him that he said (a couple of years ago) that he would put a gutter on his bit between us. He has said that he is waiting for a plumber and there is no need for any extra guttering as this is how the houses were designed. What can I do?? Regards Baz Anyway of fixing it on your garage so that the water runs off onto his property? -- Sir Benjamin Middlethwaite |
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"The3rd Earl Of Derby" wrote in message .uk... Baz wrote: Hi Guys and Mary. I live in a link-detached house (detached but joined by the garages). My neighbours' garage roof is approx 2ft higher that mine due a slight slope. His garage roof drains directly on to mine, no gutters between and my roof drains into a gutter at one end. My problem is that he has had a leaking overflow for at least 4 weeks now and I have asked him to fix the leak and reminded him that he said (a couple of years ago) that he would put a gutter on his bit between us. He has said that he is waiting for a plumber and there is no need for any extra guttering as this is how the houses were designed. What can I do?? Regards Baz Anyway of fixing it on your garage so that the water runs off onto his property? -- Sir Benjamin Middlethwaite I could fix some guttering myself or offer to fix the ballcock for him, but it is his problem, but causing me a problem. Baz |
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Baz wrote:
"The3rd Earl Of Derby" wrote in message .uk... Baz wrote: Hi Guys and Mary. I live in a link-detached house (detached but joined by the garages). My neighbours' garage roof is approx 2ft higher that mine due a slight slope. His garage roof drains directly on to mine, no gutters between and my roof drains into a gutter at one end. My problem is that he has had a leaking overflow for at least 4 weeks now and I have asked him to fix the leak and reminded him that he said (a couple of years ago) that he would put a gutter on his bit between us. He has said that he is waiting for a plumber and there is no need for any extra guttering as this is how the houses were designed. What can I do?? Regards Baz Anyway of fixing it on your garage so that the water runs off onto his property? -- Sir Benjamin Middlethwaite I could fix some guttering myself or offer to fix the ballcock for him, but it is his problem, but causing me a problem. Baz To be honest if you are capable of doing the job for him(him paying for materials), it would solve your problem and keep the peace between neihbours. :-) -- Sir Benjamin Middlethwaite |
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On Fri, 14 Oct 2005 12:32:44 GMT, "The3rd Earl Of Derby"
wrote: | To be honest if you are capable of doing the job for him(him paying for | materials), it would solve your problem and keep the peace between | neihbours. :-) I cut down a 2 story high tree, bit by bit, just on my neighbours land, at my own expense, and labour. Peace is worth it. -- Dave Fawthrop dave hyphenologist co uk The London suicide bombers killed innocent commuters. Animal rights terrorists and activists kill innocent patients. |
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Baz wrote:
His garage roof drains directly on to mine, no gutters between and my roof drains into a gutter at one end. My problem is that he has had a leaking overflow for at least 4 weeks now and I have asked him to fix the leak and reminded him that he said (a couple of years ago) that he would put a gutter on his bit between us. So if I understand you right, his leak drips on to his garage roof, then on to you garage roof, then into your gutter and down your drain? If so, it doesn't really sound like an earth-shattering problem over which it's worth damaging relations with your neighbour? David |
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Rob Morley wrote:
Sneak over to his place when he's not looking and block the overflow - preferably with something on a bit of string so you can pull it back and dispose of the evidence before he gets home. ;^ I like that idea, though why not push some moss up inside so it can't be seen. It would seem pretty legit that the pipe could be blocked by moss even if not really possible. -- http://gymratz.co.uk - Best Gym Equipment & Bodybuilding Supplements UK. http://trade-price-supplements.co.uk - TRADE PRICED SUPPLEMENTS for ALL! http://fitness-equipment-uk.com - UK's No.1 Fitness Equipment Suppliers. http://gymratz.co.uk/hot-seat.htm - Live web-cam! (sometimes) |
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Pet wrote:
Rob Morley wrote: Sneak over to his place when he's not looking and block the overflow - preferably with something on a bit of string so you can pull it back and dispose of the evidence before he gets home. ;^ I like that idea, though why not push some moss up inside so it can't be seen. It would seem pretty legit that the pipe could be blocked by moss even if not really possible. He's talked to the neighbour, unfortunately. I was going to suggest measuring the pipe, then making a cylinder of ice in a similar pipe, and bunging it up during a cold snap.... |
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Baz wrote: Hi Guys and Mary. I live in a link-detached house (detached but joined by the garages). My neighbours' garage roof is approx 2ft higher that mine due a slight slope. His garage roof drains directly on to mine, no gutters between and my roof drains into a gutter at one end. My problem is that he has had a leaking overflow for at least 4 weeks now and I have asked him to fix the leak and reminded him that he said (a couple of years ago) that he would put a gutter on his bit between us. He has said that he is waiting for a plumber and there is no need for any extra guttering as this is how the houses were designed. What can I do?? Regards Baz How does he know that the houses were designed this way? Have you checked similar houses down the street to see if is this is true? It doesn't take 4 weeks to find a plumber. The guy is obviously an arsehole. I'd give him a little more time but in future make sure you never do the sod any favours. |
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Criminally devious, but a damn clever idea.
Wish I'd thought of it Mike |
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"Baz" wrote in message
... Hi Guys and Mary. I live in a link-detached house (detached but joined by the garages). My neighbours' garage roof is approx 2ft higher that mine due a slight slope. His garage roof drains directly on to mine, no gutters between and my roof drains into a gutter at one end. My problem is that he has had a leaking overflow for at least 4 weeks now and I have asked him to fix the leak and reminded him that he said (a couple of years ago) that he would put a gutter on his bit between us. He has said that he is waiting for a plumber and there is no need for any extra guttering as this is how the houses were designed. What can I do?? Regards Baz Overflows are normally placed where they cause as much nuisance as possible, precisely to make lazy gits like your neighbour get off their backsides. We need to think up a simple way of putting the nuisance back on his side of the fence, where it should be. You're entitled to do whatever you like on your own roof - how about a temporary piece of gutter or corrugated roof sheet that catches the water and drains it back onto his side? Or could you dam up the water flowing off his roof somehow to make it flood on his side? |
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"Peter Taylor" wrote in message ... "Baz" wrote in message ... Hi Guys and Mary. I live in a link-detached house (detached but joined by the garages). My neighbours' garage roof is approx 2ft higher that mine due a slight slope. His garage roof drains directly on to mine, no gutters between and my roof drains into a gutter at one end. If you can easily access it, connect a hose to it and backfeed into his cistern. Water on the inside of his property will spring him to life. Just remove the hose after a short period and any overfill will drain back out. Gio |
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We were somewhere around Barstow, on the edge of the desert, when the
drugs began to take hold. I remember Rob Morley saying something like: What can I do?? Sneak over to his place when he's not looking and block the overflow - preferably with something on a bit of string so you can pull it back and dispose of the evidence before he gets home. ;^ Nah; what you need is one of these... http://www.straightdope.com/columns/000519.html Just listen for the screams. -- Dave |
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Neighbours' water on my roof.
In article . com,
mike writes Criminally devious, but a damn clever idea. Wish I'd thought of it Actually criminally damageous, do not pass go, do not collect 200pounds. Not recommended. -- fred |
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On Fri, 14 Oct 2005 13:16:15 +0100, "Baz"
wrote: Hi Guys and Mary. I live in a link-detached house (detached but joined by the garages). My neighbours' garage roof is approx 2ft higher that mine due a slight slope. His garage roof drains directly on to mine, no gutters between and my roof drains into a gutter at one end. My problem is that he has had a leaking overflow for at least 4 weeks now and I have asked him to fix the leak and reminded him that he said (a couple of years ago) that he would put a gutter on his bit between us. What can I do?? Regards Baz If you have water meters remind him that water he is wasting is costing about 2 UKP per 1000L. Paul |
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Neighbours' water on my roof.
Lobster wrote:
Baz wrote: His garage roof drains directly on to mine, no gutters between and my roof drains into a gutter at one end. My problem is that he has had a leaking overflow for at least 4 weeks now and I have asked him to fix the leak and reminded him that he said (a couple of years ago) that he would put a gutter on his bit between us. So if I understand you right, his leak drips on to his garage roof, then on to you garage roof, then into your gutter and down your drain? If so, it doesn't really sound like an earth-shattering problem over which it's worth damaging relations with your neighbour? I'm amazed at the number of replies suggesting different solutions to this monumental crisis - but nobody, including the OP, has commented on my post above. If my understanding of the issue is correct, WTF does it matter to the OP if this pipe is dripping? Is it going to wear out the OP's roof or gutter prematurely or something? Aren't there more important things in life to worry about? David |
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In article , Lobster
writes Lobster wrote: Baz wrote: His garage roof drains directly on to mine, no gutters between and my roof drains into a gutter at one end. My problem is that he has had a leaking overflow for at least 4 weeks now and I have asked him to fix the leak and reminded him that he said (a couple of years ago) that he would put a gutter on his bit between us. So if I understand you right, his leak drips on to his garage roof, then on to you garage roof, then into your gutter and down your drain? If so, it doesn't really sound like an earth-shattering problem over which it's worth damaging relations with your neighbour? I'm amazed at the number of replies suggesting different solutions to this monumental crisis - but nobody, including the OP, has commented on my post above. If my understanding of the issue is correct, WTF does it matter to the OP if this pipe is dripping? Is it going to wear out the OP's roof or gutter prematurely or something? Aren't there more important things in life to worry about? You mean more important than worrying whether someone has replied to your post :-P I didn't reply because none was necessary, you hit the nail on the head and other than me-too-ing there was nothing I could add. It's a case of something that is winding the o/p up and that he wishes to do something about 'on principle', something which is likely to end in disaster, as a quick view at such cases in uk.legal will confirm. -- fred |
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Neighbours' water on my roof.
"Baz" wrote in message ... Hi Guys and Mary. I live in a link-detached house (detached but joined by the garages). My neighbours' garage roof is approx 2ft higher that mine due a slight slope. His garage roof drains directly on to mine, no gutters between and my roof drains into a gutter at one end. My problem is that he has had a leaking overflow for at least 4 weeks now and I have asked him to fix the leak and reminded him that he said (a couple of years ago) that he would put a gutter on his bit between us. He has said that he is waiting for a plumber and there is no need for any extra guttering as this is how the houses were designed. What can I do?? Regards Baz Hi Guys. Thanks for all the replies. Yes I do have better things to worry about. But after approx 8 weeks of water dripping everything is getting damp. The water is not running off the roofs but dribbling and trickling everywhere. We live in a very hard water area and the brick work is going to be stained. I think the best solution is to offer to fix it for him, but I don't think that will go down very well. I can but try. Baz |
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