Blocked drains

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South sea street: our drains are almost completely blocked. This concerns the kitchen sink, shower and washing machine, so it would seem that there is a common blockage somewhere. Drain products have not been working. Does anyone know where to look for the 'main drain' in a top floor flat, or generally, how to go about this? A plumber to recommend, maybe someone that the management company uses, with experience from Rainbow quays? Thanks in advance

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If your renting this sort of thing should be reported via your landlord / agent who can investigate it.  It could be an issue with the communal drain, but this sort of problem would affect the lower floors first. As a residents co. most drain issues are dealt with by a company called DCPM, they have a good working knowledge of the layout so can often pinpoint issues quickly.

I will drop an email to the managing agent to get some contact details for you and ping them across later today.

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Yes, our drains on Southsea street/Rainbow quay are often blocked and with the heat coming soon the smell will be horrible. It is time to do something about it.

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Blocked drains inside the building should be reported to the managing agent in the usual way unless they are internal to a flat, in which case you can deal with it yourself.
However unfortunately the drains often block outside the building; underground. These drains are the responsibility of Thames Water and you can telephone them to come and unblock them. They usually respond fairly quickly. Maybe one day they will realise that it might be better to dig them up and re-lay them.

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