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Dug a hole with water in it - is that normal?
Anonymous user 23/02/2024 - 3.45 PM
I recently had my fence replaced, the people doing the work dug deeper to install the new fence posts, and the hole that they dug was filled with water. It was not raining that day but there was light rain the day before. Is that normal? Should I be worried that they hit a pipe? They told me it was normal and nothing to worry about and I'd like to think they know what they are doing, but I am slightly worried.
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ADR Property Maintenance
Rating: 5 out of 5
as no one on here was there its really impossible to say if they have hit a pipe or not, it could be the water table in your area is quite high,
good luck Alex
Answered6 March 2022
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proslab
Rating: 5 out of 5
This depends on where you live ie old flood planes in a low lieing area or valley.
Test your water pressure in the house.Flush toilets to assure yourself.If non of these affected should be just the case of ground water.
Answered7 March 2022
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PWB Brickwork
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That is normal..Water could be lying or running on top of clay..to check it a pipe check water pressures in your house ..more important water meter will be going constantly
Answered7 March 2022
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mc practical building
Rating: 5 out of 5
hi the only way to be sure is to investigate further t see if pipe does run by on under were post was place this would give you piece of mind . wish you well
Answered12 March 2022
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Anonymous user
its quite a common thing to have water seep into an excavated hole although you shouldn't rule out damage to a water pipe or drain. as said above, you should probably do all the checks mentioned. If its a water supply pipe thats been damaged you will move than likely hear it hissing by said hole.
Answered22 March 2022
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