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I have tried that but it's rubbery texture makes it nigh on impossible.

I can't seem to get rid of the shiny finish that decorators caulk (used to fill pits in the plaster) gives through paint. layer after layer after layer and it still shows through. I have tried sanding it but it has a slight rubbery texture which is a pig to take off, hence why it shows to be...

I have sealed it with CT1 Adhesive & Sealant and yet the smell still emanates from it :(

It's intermettent. Since my last post the smell stopped. I thought great, it must have been temporary. And now it's back since the weather has hot ted up. Doesn't make sense. Still haven't got round to lifting the drain cover as so many other jobs.

I took this when we had a, downpour last week. As you can see it is leaking dead on the corner of the brick holding the cast iron gutter. That might be part of the problem. I could point it myself with my 3 rung ladder but am terrified of working at that height.

Yes I'll do that thanks. I had an issue about 20 years ago with the drains blocking and borrowed some drain rods. If it looks blocked i'll invest in some. Wouldn't do any harm to own a set.

I could check the kitchen sink trap but the smell def comes from outside in the drain area too when upstairs bathroom water drained.

On closer inspection there is a hairline crack and a root going into it from the climbing Hydrangea. Here is also an image of the pipe in context to the surroundings. As you can see space is tight.

I'm not questioning as I haven't investigated further yet, I just asking about the vent. I'm just hoping it's a cracked mortar issue.

The only way to ventilate the room is have the bedroom window slightly open which would bring a draught downstairs, especially when the log burner is going.

No because it's too high up for me but water comes down the drain pipe normal enough.

The downpipe is a replacement of the old rusted cast iron. It was the same bore diameter.

There is some dripping coming from the end of the cast iron gutter in wet weather but I just can't repair it (and been told by professionals that they need replacing with plastic (which I don't really want) as can't be repaired) I have Stormdried up to just above the windowsill but on a ladder...

The gases should be escaping from the vent surely ?

I think its condensation as no cavity wall of Victorian semi outside wall. Both have insulation lining paper which is very good but upstairs bedroom started to get smatterings of black mold due to being a cold corner on year 2, no ventilation (if it did it would make the house would be cold in...

I was concerned it would inhibit the mould blocker working

I'm just hoping it's a case of new mortar and some chicken wire to make a frame.

I am thinking of priming corners of the lining paper that is prone to slight black mold in Winter with Zinsser Perma White Self-Priming Interior matt Paint. Will this be ok to paint over with a Lick emulsion colour to prevent mold ?

Ok, this is the soil pipe situation. Some of the mortar has gone with just soil. I have smelled it coming from here. Any advice on a mortar repair would be appreciated. The house was built 1883 and the pipe is aspestos . Thanks

Thanks again. I haven't looked into it beyond the cracked /broken cement collar but I'm hoping it's just that which is causing it which is easy to repair (when the rain stops) it's just odd the smell doesn't occur when the toilet is flushed, only the sink tap run.