Rainwater fittings require overhaul, repair, or replacement

[irfan.iltaf]

Hi,
The survey for my new home revealed that the Rainwater fittings require overhaul, repair, or replacement.
Has anyone been through this process already ? Any hints, tips, cost estimates, or recommendations on who I can use ... will be greatly appreciated.
I live in the London SW12 area.

Thanks in advance for your help. Greatly appreciated.

 

[Nige F]

if they are ..........Cast iron ..or OLD plastic with leaking joins , then yes renew ...otherwise it`s just another pen pusher covering his shiny trousered arse

 

[irfan.iltaf]

Thanks Nigel for your comments. I think you are right ... just trying to cover his arse ! Same comments which my Dad provided over this past weekend !
I think the plastic ones need replacement though. The cast iron one just needs a lick of paint, as it looks quite old and rusty from the outside (not rust, just the paint coming off).

Thanks again.

 

[Nige F]

Bitumastic paint on the inside of the cast iron...and gloss on the outside , no need for undercoat if colour is the same as existing /black DON`T use bitumastic on the outside It goes dull and looks c-rap

 

[irfan.iltaf]

Thanks for the tip. Much appreciated !