Who Is Responsible For The Pipework?
image of a house showing parties responsible for pipe work The part of the service pipe which links the water main in the street to the stop valve outside your property belongs to the water company. The part of the service pipe leading from the stop valve outside your property to the point where it enters your home is your responsibility if you are the owner, otherwise it is your landlord’s. All the plumbing inside your home to the kitchen tap is your responsibility or your landlord’s.