Shared supply - badly installed

[cappsie]

Hi

I have a shared supply pipe in my flat. It supplies both my ground floor flat and the upstairs flat. It is not secured to the wall, but is rather suspended up from the floor and out from the wall. If I wish to do anything to the kitchen then I must move this pipe. What are my options?

The flats share a single, external stopcock, while I have an additional internal one. I don't believe I can turn off the external one as this is illegal (isn't it?). I would probably require permission, at least from the upper flat, if not the water company. Are plumbers allowed to alter/move these pipes?

Thoughts and suggestions welcome.

Thanks,
Adam.

 

[tamz]

Are plumbers allowed to alter/move these pipes?

Of course they are

 

[cappsie]

Of course they are

Ok. Does any permission need to be sought otherwise I can do it this week and just shut off the water to the other flat...

 

[Reg Man]

Obviously liase with the occupants of the upstairs flat. Just incase there are any misunderstandings?

 

[cappsie]

That's fine - so long as I don't need to inform the water company. Would you say it's worth informing the landlord as it is technically his water supply, or just the occupants?

Thanks

 

[Reg Man]

That's fine - so long as I don't need to inform the water company. Would you say it's worth informing the landlord as it is technically his water supply, or just the occupants?

Thanks

Deffinately. Its your landlords pipe, he may wish to have a say in your proposal.

 

[wheeto]

You mentioned a plumber in your first post, but now you seem to be thinking of doing it yourself. Out of interest, which is it?

Also, I know that the people upstairs are tenants but what about your flat? Do you own or rent it?