The person who owns the drain must take responsibility for the repairs and cost of the blockage. However, many drains are connected together via the public network, which means that your local water company is responsible for the maintenance of your drain pipes.
Any drain pipes that aren't located within your personal property boundary, such as lateral drains, which you share with your neighbour, are the responsibility of your local water company. Sometimes, having insurance is required for repairing your drainpipe, but you can find more information about this with a professional company.
What is the Policy for Landlords and Tenants?
This depends on the tenancy agreement that you signed when you moved into your property. It is usually the responsibility of the landlord to maintain and repair drain pipes; however, if the tenancy agreement states otherwise, then your landlord may require the expenses of the drain unblocking from you.
Blocked drains can be caused by waste getting caught and causing an obstruction. If the tenant is putting items down the drain that should be going in the bin, and the problem continues to happen, then legal implications may be put into place.
What is the Policy for Homeowners?
For homeowners, it is entirely their responsibility to repair their drainpipes and cover all the costs. It is also the homeowner's responsibility to sort out the repairing of the drainpipe and to find a professional company to do the job.
Insurance may be required, so get in touch with your insurance company to find out more information. Sometimes, you need to pay extra to your insurance company to cover drainpipes and other household features. However, there are many ways to reduce the risk of blockages in your drain, so keep on top of the maintenance as much as you can.
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Here at Brian James Drainage Services, based in Edinburgh and the Lothians, we have over 20 years of experience in the industry. We provide a 24-hour emergency call-out service, with no call out charge, and can fix your domestic or commercial drainage problems.
If you would like to find out more information, please visit our website, or contact us today via call or email. A member of our professional and qualified team will always be happy to help. We offer excellent customer service and fast response time and can give our customers expert advice.
