Builders built over man hole without doing a dig out. But they told us they had.

[Maple6]

Our extension was done in 2014. 3 metre extension on terrace property which had a drain running next to property. We were told they had to do a dig out and cover the man hole but when we recently replaced the decking with patio we discovered they did not do it.

We now have rodent issues which we think might be caused by this. Where do we stand legally? Can we claim against them after we have done the work?

I have just approached builder in question and told him. I will see what he says I suppose. Just wondering if there is a legal body who could help retrieve the money to rectify the problem.

 

[Notch7]

told they had to do a dig out and cover the man hole but when we recently replaced the decking with patio we discovered they did not do it

What does this mean?

Did they build over the drain when doing the extension?

I don’t see how you can rodent problems unless the drains were left open

 

[Maple6]

Well, I have been told it can cause a rodent problem. I know that a ‘build over’ is not legal since 2011. I just wanted advice on that really.

 

[noseall]

Well, I have been told it can cause a rodent problem. I know that a ‘build over’ is not legal since 2011. I just wanted advice on that really.

Permissions, inspections etc are the homeowners' responsibility.

As said, it's not clear what you are complaining about. If there is a lid on the IC, I don't see how this, on its own, can cause a rodent problem. Decking and say a bird feeder hanging above, certainly can.

 

[HERTS P&D]

The cause of your rodent issues is having decking.

Andy