Rainwater downpipe inside conservatory

Question

Looking to erect a lean to upvc conservatory, but I have a rainwater downpipe that will be coming down the wall and the hole that goes to the private drain in the ground will be inside the conservatory.  Should the downpipe be connected to another drain and can this hole in ground be sealed, or just box in the downpipe as it is inside conservatory and seal it somehow?

John · Answer

Easiest way is to box it in but definitely leave some sort of access on the down pipe near the bottom incase of blockages

Waheed · Answer

If you wish to do it right and not yet erected the conservatory, you should tap in to the waste under ground and position a new gulley.  Will look neater in the long run and stops chances of pests coming up the drain into the conservatory. The cheaper option of boxing it in is all good but I would not want the gulley smell inside the house and you would have to leave a service hatch for future cleaning and maintenance.

Patrick · Answer

It could be sealed but you could also pvc box around it and silicone

Mark · Answer

Yes this can be sealed using a rwp plug or plugged and filled with sand and cement 
You can dig up and move to external position also

Sari · Answer

Make a box around the pipe and seal it property like professional

Tristan · Answer

Reroute you're down pipe and create new drain connection or connect to another existing drain if possible outside of conservatory footprint. This will depend on what else is connected at that point. Would need more info to give complete answer, but I wouldn't have the downpipe run through internally.

Matthew · Answer

Yes you can box it in but you will required a collar on the roof where the downpipe passes through it.
Would also be a good idea to leave an access panel in the boxing in and downpipe. In case of any future blockages.

Tony · Answer

This would require investigation, however it’s not uncommon to move a rainwater gulley to take your down pipe and reroute the down pipe itself to a more suitable place. Contact your local builder to explain  you your options

Rainwater downpipe inside conservatory

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