Susan111 Posted May 11, 2020 Report Share Posted May 11, 2020 Hi everyone, We have a house in upper Chula Vista and are attempting to find its blueprints, because of a septic system issue on the property. I'm interested in knowing if you may be aware of ways blueprints for properties in this area can be found - for example, could the municipality keep copies of them, or something along that line. Any thoughts are welcome! FYI, we've already checked our local homeowner's association. Many thanks, Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunFan Posted May 11, 2020 Report Share Posted May 11, 2020 I am also a resident in Upper CV. A few years ago I got a copy of the blueprints for my home built in 2006, from the office. The plans did NOT show the location of the septic tank despite showing the lot bounaries and swimming pool. It eventually cost $26,000 pesos to finally locate and clear a septic problem. An intake pipe had subsided and caused a bottleneck. The tank was over 40 meters away in the opposite corner of the lot from where the waste pipe ran down from the house. Like most homes here setic tanks don't have visible clean outs. I wish you good luck. SunFan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronopio Posted May 11, 2020 Report Share Posted May 11, 2020 I have blueprints for my house (in a different frac), and the blueprints are incorrect with regard to the location of the sewage pipes (and don't even show the fosa). I ended up using Jose Martinez to find the blockage and the fosa. He uses a camera on a cable in the pipes to estimate distance and direction. Although that may only be moderately useful with a big lot and a long distance to the fosa. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan111 Posted May 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2020 55 minutes ago, SunFan said: I am also a resident in Upper CV. A few years ago I got a copy of the blueprints for my home built in 2006, from the office. The plans did NOT show the location of the septic tank despite showing the lot bounaries and swimming pool. It eventually cost $26,000 pesos to finally locate and clear a septic problem. An intake pipe had subsided and caused a bottleneck. The tank was over 40 meters away in the opposite corner of the lot from where the waste pipe ran down from the house. Like most homes here setic tanks don't have visible clean outs. I wish you good luck. SunFan Thanks so much SunFan By office I gather you mean the homeowners association, but let me know if you had something else in mind. When I read your message, I was interested in 'how' you were finally able to find the septic tank location. The guys are out digging right now, and so far haven't found it. We are searching for the blueprints, but they might not be helpful as you found. Any thoughts are welcome of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunFan Posted May 11, 2020 Report Share Posted May 11, 2020 1 hour ago, Susan111 said: Thanks so much SunFan By office I gather you mean the homeowners association, but let me know if you had something else in mind. When I read your message, I was interested in 'how' you were finally able to find the septic tank location. The guys are out digging right now, and so far haven't found it. We are searching for the blueprints, but they might not be helpful as you found. Any thoughts are welcome of course. Lucy, the office manager for Chula Vista, can provide you with the file on your proerty. You may find lots of interesting goodies in there. Because of the distance involved they couldn't use the camera until they got within range. They dug about six holes trying to trace the pipe, including breaking through concrete on the patio by the pool which they repaired. It took all day. We were somewhat desperate and their price reflected it. We now have cleanouts to mark the two tanks. SunFan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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