BT.... Usual procedure

[sythai]

Got a row of barn conversions we're in the process of renovating ready for sale. Not your standard walls, these are 800mm thick flint, inner cellotexed stud work frame.

One of the units has a BT point spec'd with extension point on first floor.

If I remember correctly in the past BT are pretty useless at bringing their cable in if its anything tricky. So in this case probably not best to leave until its all done.

Now thinking should install a nice length of 20mm PVC tube for them with a draw wire, but the question is how do I know which side of building they will come in from.

Or get the builder to phone BT and arrange something, but wouldn't they need a works order for a new line placed by customer, if so not poss as property not even sold yet?

Help please, what's the done thing normally?

Many Thanks,

Sy

 

[telectrix]

generally BT will enter the property from the side nearest the pole (or box if underground). once you know where they're coming in from, bang your duct in the easiest place for them.

 

[sythai]

Did have a look but no pole around?

 

[telectrix]

have to get BT to advise, then must be underground.

 

[snowhead]

Might need some poles,,,
That's gonna cost someone.

What about a piece of tube on both sides of the building just in CASE.

 

[sythai]

What about a piece of tube on both sides of the building just in CASE.

Wouldnt mind but its gonna be a right pain in the butt...

 

[decolad69]

Wouldnt mind but its gonna be a right pain in the butt...

Ask the builder to call BT and tell them he is going to be digging drains and doesn't want to damage their cables, they will soon tell him were the cables are!:45:

 

[sythai]

Ask the builder to call BT and tell them he is going to be digging drains and doesn't want to damage their cables, they will soon tell him were the cables are!:45:

Nice one, will give that a go :25: