"ChrisJ" wrote in message
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We've got some builders round at the minute re-laying a block paved
drive. Part of this involves lowering a raised section of the block
paved area on which is the man-hole cover of the foul drain inspection
pit. I spoke to the builder tonight and they said that they had lifted
the cover to make sure they had enough clearance to lower it and found
sewerage'y water backed right up. They said that they would try and
clear it tomorrow (I assume they have some rods) or else I would have
to get Dynarod or similar in before they can proceed.

The bath still empties fine, the loo still flushes and the storm drain
which is 3 or more feet higher (at the back of the property) isn't
overflowing. The drain flowing (or not as the case may be) through the
inspection pit serves only our property.

Am I right in assuming that given what I have described in the last
paragraph the blockage is likely to be down-stream of the inspection
pit? If so, who is responsible, me or the council? (1970's house by
the way).

If it is my look-out how much are the likes of Dynarod likely to
charge to get the errant turds blasted free?

Thanks for any guidance.

Phone the council.... mine does a fixed fee job (private house) iirc £35 = a
lot less than any private company

Regards Jeff