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There’s no need to feel down over your downpipe installation
There’s no need to feel down over your downpipe installation!
Okay, so maybe downpipe installation is not the first thing on your mind each morning or making you lose any sleep. But in any case, new UK building regulations say that you must contact your local authority before you attempt downpipe installation yourself. The reason for this is that you will be making a connection to the main drainage. Professional roofers such as Nottingham Roof Repairs on the other hand, can self-certify in order to undertake the work on your behalf.
Downpipe installation considerations
There is much more to downpipe installation than you might think. For example, on a standard house you may need an offset to connect the downpipe to the gutter outlet. These can be purchased or you can make one yourself.
You will also need to affix downpipe support brackets at a maximum of every 2m and leave an expansion gap in between connectors.
If your downpipe is connected directly to the drain you will need to consider an adaptor and what sort. Another consideration is that if the downpipe connects to an open gully, you will need to choose the correct sort of rainwater shoe to connect onto the end of it.
Needless to say there are also a number of risks involved with downpipe installation – namely working at height and lone working and if you are not used to this kind of work, it could prove fatal to try and do it yourself.
Downpipe installation and replacement cost
The good news is that sometimes it works out cheaper to get a professional roofing contractor to attend to your downpipe installation and it’s less hassle too. At present, Nottingham Roof Repairs are offering great deals on the cost of downpipe installation and guttering.
We will replace your old cast iron guttering, leaking guttering and downpipes from as little as £385 for a terraced house, £535 for a semi-detached house and £700 for a detached house.
Why not call us on 07535 399 655 for a no obligation, free quote?