Drill damage to 15mm Gas pipe

[Tesla]

Hi all,

Ripped out my kitchen to make way for it's replacement. I have a lot of prep to do before the fun of fitting the new kitchen.

The previous kitchen was fitted before we owned the house, they did a good job of damaging services. I've uncovered drill damage to the ring main (damaged sheath of all cores of 2.5mm t&e) and also looks as if someone has almost drilled right through the 15mm gas pipe supplying the cooker.

Until I fitted a new bathroom (room above) I wasn't aware the kitchen was serviced by gas. Now that I've ripped the units out I have found a small capped 15mm pipe poking out the wall, following up the wall a drill hole.

I knocked some plaster out and cannot see any piercing or have ever smelt gas, no fixing was in the hole.

What do you suggest?

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• Tesla
• 16 Aug 2013
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[Dan Robinson]

Jesus were you using a Jack Hammer?

Best suggestion I can give you is to donate your tools to charity and pay some one to do the work safely.

 

[Tesla]

Jesus were you using a Jack Hammer?

Best suggestion I can give you is to donate your tools to charity and pay some one to do the work safely.

???

As I said, this is somebody else's doing I've uncovered.

 

[bellairaphon]

I'd recommend getting the pipe re-run.

Nath

 

[Dan Robinson]

That drill damage looks days old.

 

[Tesla]

That drill damage looks days old.

I can ensure it's not.

Thanks for all of the helpful replies.

Since I don't need gas i've thought of cutting out part of the ceiling and then getting it capped.

 

[ChrisR]

It wouldn't be too difficult for a gas man to cap the pipe in the wall. There would be a hole in the plaster but if it's behind a unit that's less ag than a hole in the ceiling.
I wouldn't leave the pipe you've shown, live.
And mark the wall to show there's a pipe, for the next kitchen fitter...

 

[Faceache]

Put the drill on the floor.
Now kick the drill over towards me.
Place your hands on your head and very slowly walk over to my colleague who is qualified to carry out these types of operations.

 

[Agile]

Do you have a gas meter?

Tony

 

[adlplumbing]

Before you do anything else ring this number 0800 111 999
they will check it for free and cap your meter if it is unsafe