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Hi
Down pipe has detached from the ground pipe. As you can see the concrete slab has shifted. How do I fix this without drilling into the concrete? Please help.
Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @CGamage. It's fantastic to have you join us, and many thanks for your question about re-connecting a downpipe.
Since it's a metal downpipe connecting to a rectangular stormwater socket and the slab has shifted, this does fall under plumbing work, particularly because it affects the stormwater drainage system. A licensed plumber would be the right person to handle this.
In your case, a plumber would likely cut a short section of matching rectangular galvanised downpipe to bridge the gap. They’d rivet or screw it into place, then seal the joins with a weatherproof silicone or bitumen-based sealant to ensure it’s watertight. If the misalignment is minor, they might also use a crimping tool or adjust the downpipe shape slightly to get a snug fit.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Mitchell
Yes, it can be a bit tricky to join sections of pipe so close together, @CGamage. Likely best to have a professional fix it and it shouldn't take them long.
Mitchell
