The gutter downpipe is cemented into the ground.
This has perished. I had river in last night's rain where either its blocked with moss, or, just unable to cope with deluge.
See expert pic
I know the sewer/drain (brown lines) runs left to right as there is a drain cover just out of shot to the left.
I assume the downpipe joins via the dotted yellow lines as its the shortest route.
Blue is the rather deep river I had last night. House is old (100+ yrs).
Am I correct that ideal world is it needs digging out, potentially unblocking (silt/moss) and flaunching again?
Is it also probable I'll find clay? pipes and they have cracked / perished etc?
Is this a diy job? If not, anyone want to hazard ballpark costs to renew this?
For a temp fix, I could reroute the downpipe as per below. That is the kitchen outlet drain. Then wait till warm and dry weather to dig it up and fix.
I assume this is ok, as rain, sink and toilet water all go to the same drain.
Appreciate any advice
This has perished. I had river in last night's rain where either its blocked with moss, or, just unable to cope with deluge.
See expert pic
I know the sewer/drain (brown lines) runs left to right as there is a drain cover just out of shot to the left.
I assume the downpipe joins via the dotted yellow lines as its the shortest route.
Blue is the rather deep river I had last night. House is old (100+ yrs).
Am I correct that ideal world is it needs digging out, potentially unblocking (silt/moss) and flaunching again?
Is it also probable I'll find clay? pipes and they have cracked / perished etc?
Is this a diy job? If not, anyone want to hazard ballpark costs to renew this?
For a temp fix, I could reroute the downpipe as per below. That is the kitchen outlet drain. Then wait till warm and dry weather to dig it up and fix.
I assume this is ok, as rain, sink and toilet water all go to the same drain.
Appreciate any advice