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Who do I call if there’s a sewage smell in the house?
There’s a strong drain/sewage smell that comes and goes and I can’t tell if this is a plumbing issue, drains, or something more serious. Where do I start with this type of problem? Would the 1st stop to be call a good plumber to inspect, or is there a specialist I should find?
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"I’d recommend calling a local plumber to inspect your drainage system. If the smell is related to the main sewer or outside drains, you should contact your water company, such as Thames Water.”"
Answered on 11th Feb 2026 - Member since Jul 2018 -
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"Pour water into all drains.
Clean all traps.
Check around the toilet base for smell."
Clean all traps.
Check around the toilet base for smell."
Answered on 11th Feb 2026 - Member since Feb 2024 -
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