Charlesland Drains

irlontop

Hi All, 
I'm in one of the mid terrace two beds, recently moved in, 
We have a deck laid out the back, when we use the washing machine and dishwasher, there is a fairly bad smell of drains and sewage, 
Does anyone know is there a drain located under the deck? if so any ideas where, so I dont have to rip up the whole deck? 
As I'm mid terrace does that mean the issue might be at either end of the terrace block? 
Thanks

FirstIn

irlontop wrote: »

Hi All, 
I'm in one of the mid terrace two beds, recently moved in, 
We have a deck laid out the back, when we use the washing machine and dishwasher, there is a fairly bad smell of drains and sewage, 
Does anyone know is there a drain located under the deck? if so any ideas where, so I dont have to rip up the whole deck? 
As I'm mid terrace does that mean the issue might be at either end of the terrace block? 
Thanks

My decking is still the original decking. I’m 2 bed mid terrace. There’s part that is cutout for access to the drain you are referring to. You simply lever it up. I wonder if your decking has been replaced ? Perhaps the new decking hasn’t allowed for this access.

2011

FirstIn wrote: »

My decking is still the original decking. I’m 2 bed mid terrace. There’s part that is cutout for access to the drain you are referring to. You simply lever it up.

Different companies build different parts of Charlesland so there are variations in what was done. Not all builders may have left an access hatch.

irlontop

Thanks,

Its in the "Wood" Doesn't seem to be a hatch, im pretty sure its the original decking.

Could you let me know what side of the house the drain is at? if your standing in the back garden looking at the back of the house, left or right will hopefully mean I have to lift less of the deck, at least somewhere to start anyway.

Is this a common problem?

Thanks

2011

I am aware of a number of plumbing and drain issues in Charlesland, most of them in the house.

alexnapier101

Welcome to Charlesland.

I would suggest joining the Charlesland Open Forum on Facebook.

I am sure you will get better luck thier with somebody who has had the same issue as you.

FirstIn

Look down through the gaps in the decking. You should be able to see the black plastic drain cover. I reckon mines directly inline with the sink.
Early Charlesland Wood was Ballymore built I think. I’ve heard some say the later houses weren’t as well built.

irlontop

Hi all,

Thanks for the help so far,

I have found the drain and it did have a small hatch we could open, but that seems to be the drain for the toilets only,(and is unblocked) when I run the tap, it doesn’t empty to there, could there be a second drain under the deck also?

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is the smell in the house when you run the machines or the whole time

irlontop

Got sorted thanks all,

Another drain on other side under deck with the decking crossbeam resting on drain cover,

Thanks again,