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Drainage issue

Hi,First post. 2nd attempt!In brief; client ( in a Victorian terrace) has a concreted 'back yard' with a channel to their drains. They want to remove part of the concrete ( in the recessed area created by kitchen extension) and resurface with block paving ( Tegula ). There is already evidence of damp in the adjacent brickwork. There is nowhere to create a soak away because of the remaining concrete, the small size of the area and the levels. If I (re-) use their drainage system will they need planning permission? Should they get the damp sorted first? Is it just a can of worms?Any assistance would be appreciated...Jim.

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  • Hi Jim
    I know nothing about the ins & outs of what is required. But my daughter has several Victorian terraced rental properties and in the past couple of months 2 have suffered with collapsed drains.
    One cost £17k to put right the other £3.5. All of the concrete in the back yard had to be lifted, plus the floors in one due to flooding.
    My point is as soon as you disturb the concrete you will be in the firing line for anything and everything.
    Don't have any idea if there is a real risk of disturbing things by breaking up and digging out the concrete but for the potential reward I would go with your phrase "just a can of worms"
    Thanks but no thanks.
    • Hi Gordon, thanks for your reply. My concern is that if I get involved before they find out the cause of the damp, and as you say if anything occurs after the work is done I could 'cop for it'. I'm leaning towards letting this one go... Thanks again. Jim.
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