Dripping overflow pipe from next doors loft

Question

Can this cause problems in my home as we are terraced houses?

Lewis · Answer

Could be the ball vavle letting by 

Or hot water tank expanding  causing it to over flow from tank

Brett · Answer

Unlikely, water being led safely away to visible point.
Only an issue if level control device fails completely, and o/f pipe unable to handle the incoming volume.
  Level control arrangement probably needs looking at

Graham · Answer

No shouldn’t do in the short term, but long term could do some damage. It’s normally a ball valve needs changing

Akash · Answer

hi
 first on your loft you have to go on loft(safety first, you need  torch) carefully you have to go near tank. open tank lid and you have to check float ball valve and adjust it. small screw   like you have to adjust. and observe your water level check  water going below your overflow pipe. if you see how's system works

Saqib · Answer

Hi. You should be ok short term  but long term this could become a problem  a ball valve may need changing, probably worth talking to your neighbour. Hope that helps.

Graham · Answer

If the water coming out of the overflow pipe is running onto your property then it could cause damp issues inside

Glenn · Answer

Yes it can cause problems to your house, if it is a condense pipe from there boiler it contains acid, if it is just a normal overflow, the pointing to your house needs to be good, if the pointing is not good water will get behind then start damaging the wall , you notice when a stain appears in the interior of your house then it is to late. There is a legal requirement that they cannot discharge water onto a next door  property.

Billie · Answer

The overflow pipe in the loft supplying the cold storage tank ball valve is faulty and requires replacing

Gaone · Answer

Hi there.

In most cases no, but it will cause stains on the pavement if you share it.

Carl · Answer

Yes, water over time will cause damage to the timber in the loft on the joists. Due to the way terraces are designed they support each other. 
Meaning if untreated this could cause damage to your property. 

1, have a reputable qualified plumbing company fix the fault. 
2, Ensure you have buildings insurance to cover you should you need it.

Craig · Answer

Suspect ball valve in tanks in loft next door also worth checking if you have tanks in your loft if in doubt call a  plumber out to check
Many thanks Craig

Dripping overflow pipe from next doors loft

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