19/09/2026
Managed to change slope of front garden by digging out several tonnes of soil, raked, graded, pinned w**d control membrane and pea shingle finish. Tidied up walls and a bit of repainting, patched up the missing render, cut back the hedge by several feet in width and height. Drainage ditch in and clear.... only to then discover a blocked underground drain! That is the remit of local water authority (Anglian water in Norwich) since 2011. Shared gutters and downpipes on terraces are common. The owners re responsible for maintaining gutters and downpipes, but the water authority is responsible for underground drains, which is a bit of luck as this would be very costly to the owners.... rear door and window sill repaired, all dry rot removed inside lounge, skirting and fire surround timber replaced after stabilising brickwork, then... knackered my knee!!! Bu**er.