Hi Folks,
Just seeking some advice on NTLs request to run new cable across my new facias.
About 3 weeks ago had facia,gutters etc replaced on a 30 year old house, neatly tucking away the NTL cable that I don't use.
One week after this I get a letter from NTL them outlining that they are planning on replacing the cable in the estate. My dumb luck!!
I've written to them outlining my new facia and my concerns about their intentions. I outlined that I am not a customer, instructed them not to access my property without written consent from me. Also, highlighted that I didn't necessarily want to prohibit my neighbours access.
They've since been in touch - nice friendly guy whose role I suspect is to smooth things out in advance and call you
Sir a lot
He outlined after much grilling the options open :
1) He pointed me to recent work in the estate that they did - which looked poor
2) After my suggestion to replace the facia he said that they won't remove existing facia, route the cable and replace facia
due to problems with resealing it correctly.
3) When I asked if I said no. He used a veiled threat that if all else fails they dig holes on the road and use a
mechanical mole to link up to the next house.
Anyone been through this particular debate with NTL and care to share?
Anyone suggest what my rights are in this situation? I'm not a customer, I have no agreement with them and the house is 30 years old so they can't have an agreement at building stage. But I can't rule out they have agreement from a previous owner.
If they dig the road I assume they can't block access to my home or tunnel under my land?
I have my first home after many years of saving, wan't things the way I want and more than anything on a point of principal if their suggestion is not up to standard I wan't to say no but be sure of my rights.
I will probably consult a solicitor but would greatly appreciate feedback first.
Thanks in advance for taking the time to read this.
Thanks,
MAJJ
Just seeking some advice on NTLs request to run new cable across my new facias.
About 3 weeks ago had facia,gutters etc replaced on a 30 year old house, neatly tucking away the NTL cable that I don't use.
One week after this I get a letter from NTL them outlining that they are planning on replacing the cable in the estate. My dumb luck!!
I've written to them outlining my new facia and my concerns about their intentions. I outlined that I am not a customer, instructed them not to access my property without written consent from me. Also, highlighted that I didn't necessarily want to prohibit my neighbours access.
They've since been in touch - nice friendly guy whose role I suspect is to smooth things out in advance and call you
Sir a lot
He outlined after much grilling the options open :
1) He pointed me to recent work in the estate that they did - which looked poor
2) After my suggestion to replace the facia he said that they won't remove existing facia, route the cable and replace facia
due to problems with resealing it correctly.
3) When I asked if I said no. He used a veiled threat that if all else fails they dig holes on the road and use a
mechanical mole to link up to the next house.
Anyone been through this particular debate with NTL and care to share?
Anyone suggest what my rights are in this situation? I'm not a customer, I have no agreement with them and the house is 30 years old so they can't have an agreement at building stage. But I can't rule out they have agreement from a previous owner.
If they dig the road I assume they can't block access to my home or tunnel under my land?
I have my first home after many years of saving, wan't things the way I want and more than anything on a point of principal if their suggestion is not up to standard I wan't to say no but be sure of my rights.
I will probably consult a solicitor but would greatly appreciate feedback first.
Thanks in advance for taking the time to read this.
Thanks,
MAJJ