I am looking at a property in a good location but it has an ovoid sewer running through the property which restricts the use of the land. Nothing new can be built within 3mtrs of the sewer but the existing home is built partially over it. Since it was built in the 1920 the laws now dont apply to that dwelling only extensions garages etc. Im just asking does anyone have experience with this sewer problem can it be worked with or should I steer clear.
Contact the water board in the area and speak to their development bods – find out whether it is possible to build over the sewer by encasing the afffected section of the sewer in concrete & piering/beam construction over the sewer or whether there is an easement preventing any construction whatsoever over the sewer.
Once you know what you can do, you can get an rough figure for working over the sewer.
If you know this, then you are better prepared than the next person who will shy away from a 'difficult' site.
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