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Drain smells can be very off-putting and are usually a signal that sewer gases are present. These can escape if something is wrong with your plumbing system, and so it is important to address the issue if it occurs. This can prevent even bigger issues from occurring.

Causes of drain smells

Drain and sewer smells are often caused by dry traps, damaged seals allowing gases to escape or blocked pipes. Cracked sewer lines can also cause issues, along with worn toilet seals, faulty vent pipes, and outdoor drainage issues. Where the issue is occurring can often be identified by the type of smell caused.

Quite often, simple remedies such as using vinegar, baking soda and hot water can be enough to get rid of odours, but persistent problems may need a professional inspection and service. Modern solutions to larger issues may include a CCTV drain survey Loughborough carried out by companies such as https://www.wilkinson-env.co.uk/drainage-services-cctv-surveys-midlands/cctv-drain-surveys/loughborough/ or no-dig repairs. High-pressure jetting can also be used to resolve deeper issues.

Preventing drain odours

Professional checks and regular maintenance can help to prevent odours from occurring or recurring. This serves to protect health and maintain comfort levels by ensuring that drainage systems are kept in good working order and do not produce the musty or ‘eggy’ odour associated with drain smells.

If odours do occur, it is important that they aren’t ignored and the source is identified. This could be something simple like a U-bend that is dry or something bigger, such as cracks in a sewer pipe.

One of the first questions, if you are a landlord, will naturally be: how soon can we get a tenant in? Well, it really depends on which market your property is in, and the condition of that particular home, as well as how much marketing is happening.

An attainable timeline for letting a property in the UK is outlined below – from preparing the property all the way through move-in, as well as typical delays that will affect your timetable and slow you down. For a Gloucester Letting Agency, contact www.tgres.co.uk/

The preparation of the property (3 – 14 days), Stage 1

This is the part that many landlords underestimate. Before viewings, you’ll usually need:

A good deep clean plus minor repairs

Touch-ups to paintwork

On top, there is passing safety checks and the paperwork

Photos and a floor plan.

This is possible if the property is already an empty shell and in decent condition. It can be two weeks if you have maintenance, redecorating or furniture to pack away.

Marketing and Enquiries (1 – 7 days) Phase 2

The initial week is usually the most active following the publication of a listing. In some of the more high-demand areas, you will get enough enquiries for a whole day of viewings within 24 to 48 hours.

Delays here usually come from:

Rent set far too high for the local market

Bad photos or a weak description in the listing

Limited viewing availability

Step 3: Showings and Applications

Many properties receive applications after the first showing block. Others need a second round.

For most standard rentals, a reasonable expectation is about one to two weeks from hitting the market until you get an application that works, provided pricing and presentation are good.

Stage 4: Reference-Checking (2 – 7 days)

Referencing times are dependent on how quickly tenants return documents and a response from employers/previous landlords.

Typical checks include:

ID and Right to Rent

Credit checks

Employment/income verification

Previous landlord reference

Step 5: Tenancy agreement & Move-in (3 – 10 days)

After referencing, you’ll need to:

Agree on a move-in date

Sign the tenancy agreement

Receive the deposit and first month’s rent

Supply documents (EPC, Gas Safety, EICR if relevant or How to Rent guide)

Arrange check-in and inventory.

So how long does it really take?

A well-presented, realistically priced property in a decent area would have an end-to-end realistic timeline:

Fast: 1 – 2 weeks

Typical: 2 – 4 weeks

Slowest: 4 – 8+ weeks (often for pricing, condition or seasonal availability)

The best way to minimise void periods is preparation: ensure your property is ‘move-in ready’ and have all the paperwork in order before you come to market.