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Black Metal Pipes Under Patio?

Frank99
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After getting the builders on my in laws conservatory to do 600 mill minimum footings we notice two black metal pipes about 450 mill down and right next to the house patio doors, they said they will pin the wall to thr house and bridge over the top which is exactly what the neighbors did.
We are worried about these pipes and wonder if they are water or gas, anyone encountered this before!
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  • jk0
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    Diameter? Direction?
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  • phil_b_2
    phil_b_2 Posts: 995 Forumite
    Is it an old house? Are the pipes quite thin (an inch or so)? We had some old lead water pipes under the back which used to supply a little outhouse.
  • Frank99
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    Enjoy everyday like it's your last!
  • Frank99
    Frank99 Posts: 626 Forumite
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    They come from under the neighbours conservatory and continue up the street along the length of the semi detached homes.
    Enjoy everyday like it's your last!
  • Frank99
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    phil_b wrote: »
    Is it an old house? Are the pipes quite thin (an inch or so)? We had some old lead water pipes under the back which used to supply a little outhouse.
    It was built in 76 but they seemed about an inch or so.
    Enjoy everyday like it's your last!
  • phil_b_2
    phil_b_2 Posts: 995 Forumite
    I could be wrong but those look just like ours, old lead water pipes.

    If they are still live you certainly don't want to touch them, they are pretty fragile.

    If they are something else then I don't know!
  • EachPenny
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    phil_b wrote: »
    I could be wrong but those look just like ours, old lead water pipes.

    If they are still live you certainly don't want to touch them, they are pretty fragile.

    If they are something else then I don't know!

    Doubtful they would be lead in 1976.

    OP, check with a magnet (e.g. fridge magnet) to see if they are magnetic, which would mean they are either iron or steel.

    Where are the pipes relative to (a) your gas meter and (b) water stopvalve?
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  • phil_b_2
    phil_b_2 Posts: 995 Forumite
    EachPenny wrote: »
    Doubtful they would be lead in 1976.

    OP, check with a magnet (e.g. fridge magnet) to see if they are magnetic, which would mean they are either iron or steel.

    Where are the pipes relative to (a) your gas meter and (b) water stopvalve?

    They may predate the house.
  • C_Mababejive
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    They could be anything. Without a professional opinion, its just guess work. The trouble is of course you dont have access to utility plans.
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