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Posted: Sun Nov 17, 2013 3:52 pm
by Sunnykate
Yeah that sounds like a plan, thanks, I cant wait to rip this tarmac up that was put down without my permission on my bit!
In the meantime I shall be building Noah's Arc outside in the garden!
Posted: Sun Nov 17, 2013 4:03 pm
by Sunnykate
Ps
As the driveway is over 250 square meters they laid the tarmac without planning permission! Could be a freebie rip up! lol
Posted: Sun Nov 17, 2013 4:20 pm
by lutonlagerlout
I cant really figure out what is going on with your drive kate
the picture you posted of the puddle didnt look the end of the world to me
why would you want someone to rip up 250m of tarmac?
surely a compromise is the best solution?
cheers LLL 
Posted: Sun Nov 17, 2013 4:33 pm
by Sunnykate
Hi LLL
The fact that the other owners of the drive are happy with it and went ahead and did not consult me speaks volumes of the kind I am dealing with here.
The tarmac has not been properly laid in areas so drainage will be inconsistent and where the puddle was that is 6 inches away from the garage threshold, and does not slope away towards soakaway, we are on a flood plain and the soakaway is inefficient - I like the idea of draining it away to another area.
As for ripping up all the tarmac - I think well serve there own right for not seeking professional guidance and planning permission and consulting those involved, ie me! As my neighbour said tough its done now!
I have an expert coming to advice us.
Thanks for your help.
Posted: Sun Nov 17, 2013 5:28 pm
by mickg
>>>I have an expert coming to advice us.
that's a good move getting Tony Mc from pavingexpert to call and advice you
Posted: Sun Nov 17, 2013 6:43 pm
by dig dug dan
Lets point out that anything the contractors have done that contravenes planning, and in this case you are talking about the surface water, it will not be up to them to bear the cost of rectification, as they were under instruction from whoever employed them and paid them. The only thing thzt needs to be done from a plannign point of view is install a linear drain, again that cost will be down to you and your neighbours.
lets wIt for the expert to see whats what
Posted: Sun Nov 17, 2013 8:31 pm
by Dave_L
I will await the "experts" opinion! Sounds a complete nightmare for everyone.
I do think your expectations are a little unrealistic.
Posted: Sun Nov 17, 2013 11:01 pm
by Kuts
Has the garage flooded yet?
Did you pay 50-50 towards the re-surface?
Posted: Mon Nov 18, 2013 10:06 am
by Tony McC
mickg wrote:that's a good move getting Tony Mc from pavingexpert to call and advice you
It's not me!
I know nowt about this other than what I've read in this thread.
Posted: Mon Nov 18, 2013 11:55 am
by Sunnykate
Expert visited! lol
Yes agree, nightmare unfolding and only moved in 5 weeks ago!
Expert suggests
A: Get soakaway dealt with first as he found it to have over 2ft deep of silt and gunk when we pushed a rod down into it!
B: Wait for first downpour, as he notes levels are all over the place and would be very interested to see how the water flows!
C: If worst does happen to our property, kickoff at those responsible, as they took money and decision off previous house owner before we bought the house.
D: Get our area properly done, but that wont be until Feb if we asked him.
Sandbags at ready!
Cheers
Posted: Mon Nov 18, 2013 2:48 pm
by seanandruby
E: invest in a good quality broom :;):
Posted: Mon Nov 18, 2013 2:59 pm
by mickg
F: rightmove . com
Posted: Mon Nov 18, 2013 3:10 pm
by lutonlagerlout
G: dont buy a house on a floodplain
:;):
LLL
Posted: Mon Nov 18, 2013 6:37 pm
by Sunnykate
H: Note estate agents grimmacing facial expression when referring to other neighbours !
Posted: Mon Nov 18, 2013 6:58 pm
by Dave_L
lutonlagerlout wrote:G: dont buy a house on a floodplain
I agree!