Problem - soil vent pipe/stack pipe has a slight leak. Guess what? It's asbestos!

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  1. DollyPomPom

    DollyPomPom New Member

    Hi Everyone.
    I am asking for help, advice and guidance please.
    The problem is that I have a soil vent pipe/stack pipe which has a slight leak and occasionally drips when the flush is used.
    I have contacted my insurance provider for plumbing services and my home insurance both won't touch it. Guess what? It's asbestos!
    I've contacted a trade site and still awaiting quotes.
    I've listened to some advice and the most sensible so far is, that I paint it with Bitumin.....Can I ask - is there anyone out there with any pearls of wisdom they can share? Please!!
     
    DollyPomPom, Jun 12, 2018
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  2. Neil1987

    Neil1987 Member

    Try gutter seal
     
    Neil1987, Jun 12, 2018
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  3. DollyPomPom

    DollyPomPom New Member

    Thank you - I will look at that option
     
    DollyPomPom, Jun 12, 2018
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  4. CGN

    CGN Well-Known Member

    Maybe a good time to think about replacing it.
     
    CGN, Jun 12, 2018
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  5. Astramax

    Astramax Well-Known Member

    CGN's post is the most sensible, if you leave it chances are it will only get worse.
     
    Astramax, Jun 12, 2018
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  6. Bob Rathbone

    Bob Rathbone Well-Known Member

    Does your insurance policy specifically exclude asbestos pipes in the wording of the policy. If not, then you should insist that they honour their agreements with you. If they persist in denying your case claim, you could refer them to the insurance Ombudsman. In the meantime bodge it with sealing tape.
     
    Bob Rathbone, Jun 13, 2018
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