Inspection and permit requirements
An inspection is required and can be made by calling 612-673-5681 or 612-673-3543.
There is no fee for a disconnection permit, but a permit is required before you can begin work. The permit application is found below.
Rainleader Disconnection-Residential Permit Application
Estimate for typical residential downspout disconnection costs
|
Material |
Cost (each) |
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10' steel downspout |
$14.00 |
|
Front / side elbow |
$4.00 |
|
Downspout strap |
$2.00 |
|
10 pounds of quick setting cement |
$7.00 |
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—OR— |
|
|
4" soil pipe gasket |
$6.00 |
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Actual labor time for a disconnection is about 45-60 minutes. |
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Disconnect your downspout yourself
How to Disconnect Your Downspout
Tools and materials needed
- Cordless drill or screwdriver
- Hacksaw
- Tape measure
- Crimping tool
- Self-tapping metal screws
- Downspout elbow and extension
- Bucket and mixing tool for cement
- Fiberglass insulation
- Cement
- Water
How to disconnect your downspout
- Measure downspout and standpipe and gather required materials
- Measure approximately 10" from the top of the standpipe and saw off the existing downspout
- When preparing for installation of a cement plug, be sure to wear protective gear
- Force fiberglass insulation into the standpipe, firmly packing approximately 6" of insulation into the standpipe
- Mix the cement and pour into the standpipe to form a smooth, crowned top. Dispose of excess cement properly. DO NOT dump cement into gutters or storm drains.
- Crimp the end of the downspout, sliding into the elbow
- Use self-tapping screws to hold elbow in place
- Crimp the exposed end of the elbow and slide the crimped elbow into the downspout extension. The water should be directed at least 3' away from the foundation towards the front or back of the property, but not towards a neighboring building.
After work is complete
Call 612-673-5681 or 612-673-3543 to have a Rainleader Disconnection representative approve the disconnection work before it is concealed.
Want to hire a contractor to disconnect your downspout?
- Contact the Rainleader Disconnect Program at 612-673-5681 or 612-673-3543 to schedule a site visit to determine what type of contractor is needed for the work.
- Make sure to hire a licensed contractor, and the contractor obtains a disconnection permit.
- Have the contractor redirect the downspout and permanently seal the standpipe.
- Do not pay the contractor until a Rainleader Inspector has signed off on the work.