Drainage Build Over Agreements in
Bilston
A Bilston extension crossing a public sewer route needs sign-off from Severn Trent Water before work starts. It’s a real, separate approval, and getting the detail right the first time is what keeps the whole thing fast.
Get StartedUnderstanding Bilston’s Build Over Requirements
Getting Severn Trent Water’s approval for a Bilston build over agreement means submitting real structural detail, not just a general description, showing exactly how the foundation design accounts for the sewer’s presence.
For some Bilston projects a CCTV survey forms part of that submission, for others it doesn’t, Severn Trent Water’s requirement depends on the individual site. We’re upfront about which applies before any work starts.
We keep Bilston clients clear on the distinction, Severn Trent Water’s build over approval and planning permission are two separate, real requirements, and missing either causes genuine problems later.
CCTV Survey Arranged
Where it’s genuinely required, not as standard
Structural Detail
Foundation design that actually satisfies the sewer body
Design Detail
Drawings that match what’s actually built
Fast Turnaround
Without cutting corners on the detail
How We Help in Bilston
Every Bilston enquiry starts with locating the sewer route relative to the proposed build, and working out honestly whether Severn Trent Water will need a CCTV survey as part of the submission.
From there, we prepare the structural and design detail Severn Trent Water genuinely needs to see for Bilston, built to satisfy their technical review, not just a generic template.
Bilston submissions to Severn Trent Water get followed through properly, with anything they raise addressed directly and promptly.
The Careful Approach To Bilston Build Over Agreements
Every Bilston submission to Severn Trent Water gets checked properly before it goes in, since a poorly prepared application slows down the fast turnaround we’re aiming for.
We only arrange a CCTV survey for Bilston projects where Severn Trent Water genuinely requires it, never as a default extra tacked onto every job.
We treat Bilston build over approvals with real care, since Severn Trent Water’s sign-off genuinely affects whether the project can proceed at all.
Getting architectural drawings prepared for a Bilston extension? Worth flagging early if the sewer route affects the design.
Get Your Build Over Agreement Started
Drainage Build Over Agreement FAQs for Bilston
Do I need planning permission and a build over agreement for Bilston?
They’re two real, distinct requirements. Bilston projects near a public sewer often need both planning permission and separate approval from Severn Trent Water.
When does Severn Trent Water require a CCTV inspection in Bilston?
Not always, it depends on the specific site. Severn Trent Water sometimes requires a CCTV survey for Bilston projects to confirm the sewer’s exact route and condition, but not as a blanket rule.
Who approves a build over agreement in Bilston?
Yes, Severn Trent Water is the relevant sewerage company for Bilston, and their approval is required before building over or near a public sewer.
How detailed do my Bilston drawings need to be for build over approval?
Genuinely detailed, Severn Trent Water needs to see exactly how the foundation design for Bilston accounts for the sewer’s presence, not a general description.
What’s a realistic timeline for Severn Trent Water to approve a Bilston project?
Fast turnaround for Bilston genuinely depends on the submission being right the first time, which is why the detail matters so much.
What does the first consultation cost in Bilston?
The initial Bilston consultation is free, you’ll know the real requirements before committing to anything further.