Down pipe

[Beansbaked]

Good afternoon, I have some cast iron downpipe thats leaking, I’m having it replaced but it goes into what looks like cement pipe what’s cracked and breaking away. Has anyone come across this pipe being asbestos before please?

 

[denso13]

You do come across asbestos pipework above ground but that is just normal, old, fireclay. Nothing to worry about.

 

[Beansbaked]

You do come across asbestos pipework above ground but that is just normal, old, fireclay. Nothing to worry about.

Thanks for replying, this was under some slabs with a bush next to it, I think the roots from the bush grew and cracked the slabs and cement so I’ve removed them (and the bush!) but was worried the pipe/bend the downpipe is cemented into could be asbestos which fell away while I was tidying up

 

[Madrab]

That looks like it could be salt glazed clay with a cement filler around the cast. Water's got in, frozen and split the clay away from the cement

Could be something like this - a rest/socket bend



Need to dig down a bit to see what's below it.

 

[Beansbaked]

Thank you for the replies. Daft question but would I need a plumber or builder to fix this? I’m wary of poking around it too much incase it’s really weak and I’ve no one on hand if it causes any other issues

 

[denso13]

If the water is going in to the drain ok then just leave it alone. If not then a plumber can fix it.