Downpipe discharges onto the pavement - damp

dannim12345

I have a Victorian terrace house and the downpipe on the front of the house discharges directly into the pavement. It is also recessed partial (up to first floor level). Not internal but the brickworks recesses in this area. All/most of the houses on the have the same ‘design’. There are no front gardens.

I have a damp patch where the Downpipe is internally. I am going to clear the guttering/downpipe and replace joints etc (as required).

But is there anything further I can do? I was thinking along the lines of paint / sealers? E.g Something to stop the wall getting damp if the water still splashes the area. The house has pebble dash which we are plannnig to paint at some point.

Thanks

missile

A picture would help. You have a Victorian terrace which is still standing. The design must be "sound".

Clear the gutter and down pipe. Examine carefully during heavy rain to identify any leaks.

dannim12345

Thanks. I’ll will take a photo once i’m Home - can’t find photos of anything similar online.

shaun_from_Africa

I've no idea of the cost or amount of work involved, but why not give a company such as these a call:
http://www.drainlinesouthern.co.uk/downpipe-relining/

https://www.westsussexdrains.co.uk/domestic-services/re-lining/

They both state that vertical downpipes can be relined.

dannim12345

Should of said the gutter & downpipe are currently pvc

Doozergirl

Just make sure the outlet is really close to the ground to prevent splashing and check that the pavement is sloping away from the house. The wall shouldn’t recieve a soaking at all.

The area may just need repointing as well.

dannim12345

Thanks everyone