It’s a cleanout for the sewer line. You can shorten it to grade level, but you cannot remove or pave over it. You’ll probably never need it, but if you do, you’ll want quick access to it.

What is that pipe sticking out of the ground?

1) Electrical conduit – If there was once an above-ground pool or shed in the backyard, there may have been electric service through a conduit pipe coming up out the ground to a receptacle outlet box for it that is also now gone. The pipe would have a diameter of 1” or less, and either metal or gray plastic.

What are this long pipe on the roof?





Those pipes are plumbing vents. It makes sure that the plumbing works properly and keeps the methane gas out of the home. This is on all homes as it helps in preventing back ups, clogs, and sewer smells from entering the home.

Why is there water coming out of my driveway?

A few common culprits often cause a water leak under the driveway. Over time, pipes can simply wear out with age. Even if pipes are still intact, changing temperatures and shifts in the soil can move then, causing breaks and leaks. Tree roots may grow into the pipes, causing them to break.

What is the white tube in my yard?

The good news is that pipe is nothing more than a clean-out for the homes sewer system. If there is ever a problem with the sewer system, a plumber can use the clean-out to diagnose the problem. Many plumbers have a snake with lights and a camera on the end so they can find clogs or breaks in the sewer lines.

Why is there a PVC pipe coming out of my roof?

What is it exactly? The pipe coming out the top of your roof is a plumbing vent, and it plays an important role in helping your plumbing work properly and keeping your home free from methane gas.

What is a roof vent pipe?





What is a rooftop vent pipe? Much like sewage pipes, a vent pipe regulates air pressure in plumbing pipes and allows sewer gases to escape to the outside mostly via your roof. In addition to letting sewer gases escape, a vent pipe also allows oxygen to break down the sewage aerobically in the waste pipes.

Why is there a vent pipe in my yard?

Just before they arrive, you get a whiff of a terrible sewer smell. The plumbing roof vent pipe and yard-based septic vent pipe are a necessary part of your plumbing system. The purpose of the stink pipe, as it’s sometimes called, is to enable the pressure in your drain system to equalize.

Why is there a metal pipe in my yard?

While natural gas and electricity power most furnaces today, many pre-1970s homes had fuel-oil powered furnaces and with that came an underground fuel oil tank. Evidence of this reveals itself in that pair of galvanized steel pipes sticking out of the ground within a couple feet of each other.

What is the water pipe in my front yard?

Your water service line is the main pipe that connects your home with the municipal water supply. It starts at the water meter, runs beneath your yard and stops where it connects with the plumbing in your house.

Why is my overflow pipe running?



When an overflow pipe is dripping or running with water, one of the most common causes is a problem with a float valve. Float valves are found in toilet cisterns, cold water tanks and central heating feed and expansion tanks.

Should roof vent pipe be covered?

The main reason you should consider putting a cap on your vent pipe is to protect it from the debris that can get in during the storm and prevent animals from climbing in. On the other hand, you should always protect your roof vent pipe with a vent pipe cover.

What is a stink pipe on a house?

A “Stink Pipe”, as crude a term as you might think it may be, is a term used quite often in the construction trades to describe the pipe that vents out your home’s sewer gasses through your roof.

Can I remove a stink pipe?



Short answer is yes. However it may be work contacting council for plans showing sewage pipes. This way you can be sure that removing this soil/vent pipe is possible.

What is a sewer vent pipe?

Vents. Plumbing vents are pipes that extend from the waste pipes to the outside of the building, often going through the roof. The vent pipes allow the sewer gases to escape to the outside, rather than being released inside the house. The vent pipes also allow oxygen into the waste pipes.

Why does it smell like poop outside my house?

It occurs when the P-trap is dried out or if you don’t have proper ventilation to stop sewer gases from leaking into your home. Sewer gases can make you sick because they contain hydrogen sulfide (H2S) and methane. Sometimes, gases might get pulled down into the yard, hence a foul sewage smell outside your house.

Why does my house smell like fart?

If you have a shower, tub, or sink that gets minimal use, the odor could be caused by sewer gas filtering into your home through an empty plumbing trap. Sewer gas contains methane, which has a distinctive sulfur smell. The drains from your fixtures all connect to the main sewer pipe that exits your home.

Why does my restroom smell like pee?



If you have cleaned your toilet thoroughly, and there is still a smell of Urine don’t fret just yet. In many cases, a constant urine smell is likely due to a leaking seal, which is located under the toilet and seals the point between the toilet and the drain.