main water stopcock

[darkstar]

I'm having trouble with a leaking stopcock in the house. ...Went to turn water off outside house with mains key.... I'm down 2ft still removing soil, not got to valve. any ideas how far down I'll have to go before i reach valve

[aidantraffor]

Mine is at the 3 ft level.

[Catso]

Usually at 2-3 feet.