So I finally get to speak to an engineer about the pipes running across my land. It has to be said the woman working for united utilities has been an absolute pain, completely obstructive and unbelievably unhelpful. It just did not matter how many times I tried, or how I went about it she just would not let me speak to an engineer about the pipe situation.
Fortunately I did manage to meet him on site and I got a real version of how things operate at united utilities, they say 'no' by default to everything, then you have to go through a lengthy process of making your case and chipping away at them.
The good news is that a solution can be found, but at what cost? Diversion seems to be the least problematic solution, though I reckon it could hold things up by months, but it would mean I can sell on without a 'build over agreement' in place. And then of course there is the build over agreement instead, which would mean probably cheaper to implement, but the unknown of if it will effect the re-sale value of the property.
Anyway, the main thing is that the ball is in my court now, which is where I prefer it, not relying on crappy united utilities. Oh the fun of building houses!!
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