When my neighbour showers ….

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When they shower the drain below their bathroom overflows with what I assume is grey water, hoping it’s the shower and not toilet, I don’t believe it is but what I have also noticed there is next to nothing in soap sud?

what else could it be, definitely not clear water and what to do, neighbours are definitely not approachable and they must notice.

It pools up at my door as no the problem is getting worse.

Who owns the drain?

I believe it is their drain?

Have you told them about it?

Well you need to tell them

In most houses, the upstairs bathroom is in a similar location to the kitchen. So washing up water, washing machine water, dishwasher water, shower water and toilet water all go down one pipe. This means that hair, soap scum, toilet paper, food waste, grease can easily collect and cause a blockage. If it is only overflowing occasionally, it’s likely to be flow a high water activity such as washing machine, dishwasher or shower. It doesn’t really which it is though because it’s mixing in the pipe at the blockage.

If the drain is on their land and no other houses waste goes into that pipe it’s their responsibility. However, you don’t need to actually work this out. As long as it’s mains connected for sewerage then I would call the water company and tell them it’s coming up to your property. If it’s a shared drain it’s the water company’s responsibility. If it is the neighbour’s drain the water company will bill the neighbour.

Thank you for taking the time to help and explain, it’s much appreciated, I will get this done, thanks again 😊

As already explained my neighbour isn’t approachable or friendly and would not appreciate me telling them anything, of course I understand this would be the easiest solution to the issue but not practical.