Strange down pipe - what is it for?

Question

I have a cast iron down pipe at the front of my property next to my drainage down pipe from the guttering - the bathroom is at the rear of the property so it’s not a smell pipe or waste - can anyone advise what it is for and can I get it removed - I have pictures of pipe if needed

Kane · Accepted Answer

Most likely a vent pipe or old unused soil pipe if there have ever been any renovations

Adam · Answer

Make sure it’s not accepting any surface/stormwater. More than likely obsolete, worth an investigation to be certain.
Once proved remove and be done with it.
Cast iron is very heavy, so be careful when removing it.
If you require assistance please do not hesitate to call

Steven · Answer

This is possibly the old "hopper" drain where the bath and basin used to drain away to. With new soil pipes being plastic the bath and basin now get connected to this making the old cast iron pipe redundant.

Regards Steve

Jordan · Answer

To guarantee removal you will have to have a cctv survey conducted at a cost of £195 to investigate the drainage system to guarantee  a safe removal many thanks

James · Answer

If cast iron it has to be from the toilet but could have a look for you just to make sure

Strange down pipe - what is it for?

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