Blocked downpipe - can I just drill a hole into the side of it?

Home has a downpipe that's blocked near the bottom, where it connects to PVC and then into concrete. Would there be anything wrong with me drilling a 20mm hole into the side of the PVC section, about 100mm above ground level, so that I can get an auger in there to clean it out? submitted by /u/RenovationDIY [link] [comments]

Jun 9, 2025 - 05:58
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Home has a downpipe that's blocked near the bottom, where it connects to PVC and then into concrete.

Would there be anything wrong with me drilling a 20mm hole into the side of the PVC section, about 100mm above ground level, so that I can get an auger in there to clean it out?

submitted by /u/RenovationDIY
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