Give the timing of a smell as much attention as its location
An unpleasant bathroom smell may be strongest after a shower, after another appliance runs or when a room has been unused. Note the timing, the nearest fitting and whether there is slow draining or gurgling as well. A smell on its own does not establish which component is at fault or whether the problem sits in your flat.
We use that description to plan inspection of accessible waste connections and determine whether further drainage investigation is justified. If neighbouring flats have similar symptoms, tell the managing agent. Avoid masking the problem with repeated chemical products: tell us what has already been used so any inspection can be planned safely.
For a Marylebone house, mews address or flat, the route to the fault matters as much as the street name. Include the floor, separate entrance and whether water or heating equipment is shared. A converted layout should not be treated as evidence of a particular defect.
Give the entrance you use rather than only the main building address. For mews access or a managed block, confirm loading restrictions, contractor hours and arrangements for keys before booking.
- When the smell appears and which room it affects
- Whether fittings are draining slowly or making noises
- Details of any cleaning or drain products already used
- One hour minimum charge.
- Before any extra work, we give you an estimated duration and expected labour cost to agree.
- We do not promise fixed turnaround times; visits are arranged with you directly.
- Call or bookRing 020 3858 0085 or book an engineer with your full address.
- Share building detailsConcierge, parking, lift access, key holders and where stopcocks or boilers sit.
- Agree before workEstimated duration and expected labour cost agreed before anything extra.
Good to know.
Can a drain smell mean something other than a blocked pipe?
Yes. A smell can have several causes and needs assessment alongside drainage performance and the installation. A camera survey is not automatically the right first investigation for a bathroom odour.
What does drains cost in Marylebone?
£150 + VAT per hour (£180 inc VAT), with a one hour minimum. Before any extra work we give an estimated duration and expected labour cost for you to agree.