Leaking Lead Supply Pipe

[Cloudqq]

Hi all,

I have the builders in doing a new driveway and they have
accidentally made a small crack about 4-5mm in length in
the outside lead supply pipe that connects the Stopcock to
the house.

They have said that they will repair it but I would like your expert
opinions on whether the lead pipe can have a long-lasting repair? and
can I ask what the common ways of doing this are? as I'd like to
make sure they don't bodge it before they concrete the driveway.

Thanks in advance.

Kev

 

[GeckoGas-com]

If you have builders in and the lead exposed; I personally would get the lead ripped out and replaced to prevent water contamination - Do it whilst the opportunity is there.



As for the repair method; I will expect the builders to wrap it and hope for the best - We all know what they can be like... Ideally the cracked piece should be removed and replaced with copper-to-lead fittings and a fresh bit of pipe; however... If you're going down this road - My first statement rings true to me.

 

[BoxBasher]

Another vote for the "get rid of the lead whilst you have the opportunity" idea.

Don't want to have to rip up a nice new drive because of another leak do you?

 

[Dan Robinson]

With Gecko and BB on this one.

 

[Nige F]

agree totally.P.S don`t blame them for splitting it ....most underground mains lead is just waiting to burst after all the years it`s been around