Nextdoor possibly flooding

[rcl1]

The house next door to me is vacant with a letting sign outside. There has been water gushing out a downstairs overflow (probably the kitchen) since at least 4pm yesterday when i first noticed it. I rang the letting agant first thing this morning and they said they would contact the owner. Got in from work 5pm ish and the water was still gushing out. Called back the letting aga#ents anbd they said they did contact the owner and though they came out this afternoon and would try them again. I am worried that if the house is flooding, that my own premises will be damaged.

Is there anyone else i can call to try to get into the house to turn the water off? Would it be advisable to contact united utilities??

TIA

(FYI i have also posted this in the chatterbank and How it works as not sure of correct category for this issue)

[thundercrack]

Hi.
is there a stop **** cover outside the house? You have got one., so the house next door should have one in the same place, on the pavement or on the garden. I would turn it off.if not, get in contact with the local water authority and ex[;ain the situation. they will have more clout than you, and may be able to force an entry if required.
if your property gets damaged, you may have serious problems trying to claim against an empty house.
doris.

[rcl1]

Thanks for the advice but panic over. Just popped out to the shop and by chance a possible tennant was viewing the place. Turns out the water was coming from the boiler. I know nothing about boilers but am somewhat confused as to why there is a pipe coming directly from it outside and just gushing water. Any way, they have turned off the water and will get someone out it to it on monday. Phew!

[DrisgirI]

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