New build house smell

[Dobson]

off the point iknow, but a socket under sink is a no no for me, if you ever get a leak. (puff)

Will bring that up with the plumber.....if I ever see him!! Thanks

 

[Dobson]

You can smoke test drains have a look on you tube . Kop

So, filled bath & sink, pulled plugs and flushed toilet at same time. No gurgling from kitchen sink but a VERY loud gurgling from bath overflow, is that normal?

 

[Dobson]

grey pipe on lhs in photo, waste pipe from ? its not stale water in it thats the cause ? just a thought.

We have just heard through the grapevine that the builder intends to 'vent' the pump station tank. Do you think that is the problem?

 

[Dobson]

Might be a design fault where the water is being sucked out of a trap somewhere,
Block overflow and put plug in one item at a time to try and isolate which it may be.

We think its coming from the kitchen sink, we did as you suggested and when unplugged kitchen sink the smell came back but its intermittent but its disgusting smell. We now have heard through the grapevine that the builder intends to put a vent onto holding tank next door. Apparently it was suggested by the Building control inspector (agent from the local council) that this may be the problem. What do you think? Any suggestion will be welcome, its really getting us down!

 

[king of pipes]

Fit a additional hepvo trap for the short term that way your sealing off from the drains worth a try. Regards kop

 

[Basher]

We have just heard through the grapevine that the builder intends to 'vent' the pump station tank. Do you think that is the problem?

It's possible that an open vent will help. Building regs say that a foul drainage system should have an open vent to atmosphere (as in soil stack) somewhere to relieve positive pressure.

AAV's only deal with allowing air into the system to avoid water in traps being sucked out. They don't help in the event of a higher pressure in the drain system (possibly created by the pumping station) that could push foul air through a shallow trap.

 

[Dobson]

Fit a additional hepvo trap for the short term that way your sealing off from the drains worth a try. Regards kop

Sorry to sound daft but what is that and how would that help? I do appreciate the help.

 

[king of pipes]

Not really what they are designed for but would solve your problem short term if this is getting you down ?? Kop

 

[Scott_D]

What about employing a 3rd party plumber or new build snagging company to investigate.

 

[Dobson]

What about employing a 3rd party plumber or new build snagging company to investigate.

Thanks for reply. Do you think that would negate our builder guarantee, we are concerned not to upset him! Silly maybe but we still have things need doing.

 

[king of pipes]

I wouldn't think so don't I wouldn't mention it to them see if it cures your problem end of the day it's your property .

 

[Scott_D]

I think it’s quite common to employ someone who creates a snagging list for new builds.
I’m sure they can advise on how to get the builder to act in a reasonable timeframe.

 

[king of pipes]

Most new builds have 18 months - 24 months my son has a brand new property the shower tray is leaking been six months butwillget sorted eventually I suppose

 

[Dobson]

I wouldn't think so don't I wouldn't mention it to them see if it cures your problem end of the day it's your property .

OK, good idea. You say its a short term fix, does that mean they cant stay on and do I need one for each sink/bath/mashing machine/etc?

 

[Dobson]

I think it’s quite common to employ someone who creates a snagging list for new builds.
I’m sure they can advise on how to get the builder to act in a reasonable timeframe.

We are doing a snagging list ourselves but it seems impossible to find the reason for the awful intermittent smell. The builder is far too busy and ignores us..and our next door neighbour who has same problem.