# Arnavutköy Balcony Drain Unclogging

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When we arrive for Arnavutköy balcony drain unclogging, the first thing we do is lift the strainer grate and look inside. We do not choose a machine until we see how far down the pipe the pile of leaves and soil reaches. This first look shows whether the problem is under the strainer or in the horizontal section leading to the downpipe.

Balcony drains face the open air, so they fill up easily in downpours and in autumn. Once water starts seeping over the threshold into the living room, or into the ceiling of the flat below, the problem has grown. Cantley talks through the cause with you and chooses a way to clear it without breaking anything.

## How Arnavutköy's building stock shows up in balcony drains

New site blocks, villas and detached houses are going up side by side, and cement slurry and bits of mortar left over from construction can settle in the downpipe line. When a blockage comes from a site management, we look at the downpipe first, because the balconies of several floors can feed into the same line.

On the upper floor of a shop on the main street, wash water poured onto the balcony had carried sand into the drain and formed a hard plug at the elbow. When a building caretaker reports standing water on several balconies in the same building, it becomes clear the problem may be in the downpipe. In houses with gardens, such as in Taşoluk and Bolluca, soil and gravel washed in by rain can build up in the outdoor line.

## Frequently asked questions

### Can I unclog a balcony drain myself in Arnavutköy?

Lifting the strainer grate and clearing the leaves and soil by hand is a sensible first step. Because the blockage is often at the elbow, a stiff wire or a chemical can push it deeper and damage the pipe. A camera inspection of the elbow is a safer way to go.

### What should I do if my balcony drain smells of sewage?

Most of the smell comes from the trap at the drain opening drying out or getting blocked. Take the part out, rinse it under lukewarm tap water and pour a bucket of lukewarm water down the drain. If the smell continues, there may be a blockage built up inside the pipe.

### Can a drain that was closed off after glazing the balcony be opened again?

A closed-off drain can usually be reopened, but first we need to find where the connection leads. Once it is reached with the camera, it is possible to work without breaking the balcony floor. If there is a crack at the joint, the PVC drain pipe may need to be replaced.

## If water collects on your balcony, call us

You can call 0212 923 66 85 or write to us on WhatsApp. Tell us about the standing water, the smell or the leak, and we will talk through the cause together.

Phone: 0212 923 66 85 (tel:+902129236685)  
WhatsApp: https://wa.me/905315687185