topic Re: White Markings Outaide House in Email

White Markings Outaide House

bradleybrand1 — Sat, 17 May 2025 20:34:46 GMT

Dear community,

I recently noticed Openreach were painting white chalk/paint markings outside my house. These weren't outside anyone else's house.

What does this mean? Could I expect work done on the line? Could I be without internet broadband?

No work has begun, haven't seen any signage, haven't been contacted.

Re: White Markings Outaide House

Divsec — Sat, 17 May 2025 20:37:11 GMT

Hi @bradleybrand1 I'd have to suggest that the best people to ask would be Openreach.

Your post has been escalated but I wouldn't expect too much.

Re: White Markings Outaide House

bradleybrand1 — Sat, 17 May 2025 20:48:53 GMT

@Divsec, thanks for your reply! I looked into contacting Openreach but there wasn't a way to contact them. I used TalkTalk Live Chat support today, who suggested I contact Openreach.

I tried to search about possible maintenance/work on the network within my area, but I was unable to find anything.

Re: White Markings Outaide House

Divsec — Sat, 17 May 2025 20:56:53 GMT

Hi @bradleybrand1 I wish I could advise further but you've done all humanly possible. Catch them at it next time!

Re: White Markings Outaide House

fr8ys — Sun, 18 May 2025 12:28:16 GMT

I think you will find that utility companies have to contact any household or business where works may result in a loss of service.

I've recently had the water company contact me when the had to switch off the water to fix a mains leak, and had notification from the electric company a few years back.

As you've not had anything hopefully it wont result in any disruption to your service.

Re: White Markings Outaide House

ferguson — Sun, 18 May 2025 13:54:28 GMT

@bradleybrand1

Also, the fact that the markings are outside your house may indicate something not directly related to your property e.g. a ducting issue, cable joint etc.

Re: White Markings Outaide House

siphosethu-TT — Mon, 19 May 2025 07:33:41 GMT

Hi there @bradleybrand1, here's a link that will help you to tell if we have any outages that may affect your services. Thanks

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