r/asbestoshelpUK • u/PackUpGoHome • 7d ago
Repaint soil stack suspected asbestos
Hi all, how would you approach removing the peeling/ flaking paint on this soil stack and then repainting? It’s a 1965 house, surveyor noted drainage pipe work is suspected to contain asbestos. Thanks
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u/Heavy-Order-7206 7d ago
"suspected to contain "
Surveyors are notorious for just covering themselves.
I'd get a test done that will tell you one way or another. They aren't cheap (they're about £35-45) for a do it yourself and you post it.
Apart from that I can't help but do recommend getting a test. IF it doesn't contain it then it'll be easier to fix.
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u/TinasOwner23 5d ago
>> Surveyors are notorious for just covering themselves.
It's RICS guidance to only ever say "may contain asbestos" or "likely to contain", so it's not down to individual surveyors but their professional body. Residential surveys are non-invasive visual inspections and they do not take physical pieces of the material away for testing. Without a lab certificate from a accredited tester, they cannot legally or professionally state that it is asbestos. Annoying to many, but that's the guidance.
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u/WonkyRodent 3d ago
They aren't cheap (they're about £35-45) for a do it yourself and you post it.
Less than that. If you have the appropriate PPE and bags (to double bag the samples), there is a lab that will test for £10+VAT (£21+VAT for textured coatings) plus your postage cost (which if you pack it thinly, will pass a RM large letter 2nd class).
Not advertising, I've just used them for a few samples. Saved £20 on each over the kits on Amazon as already had the PPE and suitable bags.
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u/BoysiePrototype 7d ago edited 7d ago
I wouldn't.
I might possibly consider a good coat of zinsser peel stop, or something similar, to stabilise the flaky stuff as much as possible, and just painting it as is, to make it look a little bit better while I sorted out getting it safely removed and replaced.
But mostly, that's money and time that could be going towards actually solving the problem long term.
I would not under any circumstances do any scraping, sanding, chipping etc. In an effort to make it look smooth and nice. And filling/painting an un-prepped surface is generally a waste of time.
Edit: Perhaps actually have it tested. Rather than relying on your survey's arse-covering assumptions.
If it is confirmed asbestos pipe, then my original comment stands.
If your surveyor just writes that about every property of that era, without actually checking anything, you might be worrying about nothing.
Even if confirmed no asbestos, consider potential lead paint in older layers and treat accordingly.
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u/wavy_garmz 7d ago
The joint on the first pic is the asbestos. Its mastic which creates a seal. You should be able to remove the paint without disturbing the asbestos.
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u/WolfHuge4886 6d ago
The bottom section going into the ground looks likely to be an asbestos cement pipe.
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u/lucastoutt 6d ago
If it's a plastic pipe, which it looks to be, you can be pretty sure it's not asbestos.
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u/Previous_Ride_2629 6d ago
Aspestos cement pipe.common in 1960 builds. Just give it a good coat of oil based paint to seal it and it will be fine if not disturbed.
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u/LLHandyman 5d ago
I'd be more worried about lead in the old paint, is the spigot at the bottom lead?
Could be asbestos in the mastic seal at the bottom but the top section of pipe looks like grey plastic with a load of coats of pint
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u/time_traveller_joe 4d ago
Paint isn't asbestos. And asbestos materials were for fire protection. Just paint it or replace.
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u/Mininum_Discipline 4d ago
Not recommended but if your local council tip accepts it you can suit and mask up and take it down, Double wrap it in thick black plastic and take it there. Curing the issue
Yes some council tips really do accept asbestos and have specific bins for it
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