Replacing External Soil Pipe
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Replacing External Soil Pipe
The external soil pipe previously had a slight leak a few years ago and was repaired by Homeserve.
The lower half is look unsightly and I wanted to have it replaced. I was wondering approximately how much it will cost. Can they just replace the affected lower sections?
The lower half is look unsightly and I wanted to have it replaced. I was wondering approximately how much it will cost. Can they just replace the affected lower sections?
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It is limescale staining and you can remove it with a bit of patience and elbow grease. Spray it with Viakal and leave for 10 minutes and then spray again and scrub it with a nail brush. or similar stiff bristle brush. It might take a few applications but I am sure it will clean up.
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It does look like it is leaking from the joint above the boss, as I understand it, you don't want to take it off. Is the bottom part cast iron? and what does it run into?
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Yes the 1 1/2" pipe on the left can be cut and rejoined into a new lower section stack. That will get rid of the leak as well.
Materials wise probably a shade under 50 squids and half a days labour in total by the time they've got everything etc. I'd probably budget £200/£250 depending on your area and a proper site survey.
PS looks like Homeswerve didn't fix it very well....
Materials wise probably a shade under 50 squids and half a days labour in total by the time they've got everything etc. I'd probably budget £200/£250 depending on your area and a proper site survey.
PS looks like Homeswerve didn't fix it very well....
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It's all plastic and goes straight into the ground. My own concern is would they need to remove the surrounding patio flagstones. I paid a lot of money to have the whole patio re-pointed last year. There is a row of Aco drains on the wall so either side of the soil stack going into the ground.
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How did the Viakal go? As it is plastic you could resort to painting it with Plastikote but I am sure the Viakal will remove it.
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I've not tried yet. Raining everyday apart from yesterday and overseeded the lawns which took all day.