Avcılar Blocked Drain Clearing
If the sink in your shop on the main street has started to drain slowly, putting off blocked drain clearing in Avcılar usually makes the problem bigger. Work done without knowing which section of the pipe the blockage sits in can leave it in place, and it comes back as a larger problem.
When we arrive at your address, we first inspect the problem and explain the cause to you, then move on to clearing the drain. The camera footage shows whether the blockage is a hard object or a build-up of grease and sediment. We break up solid blockages with a motorised drain snake or a robotic machine, and strip grease stuck to the pipe wall with high-pressure water jetting. That way the blockage is cleared at the real fault point in the line, not just at the visible opening.
Avcılar's older buildings, student flats and shared stacks
In Avcılar, blocks from the 1980s, buildings put up after the earthquake and the urban transformation blocks stretching from Ambarlı to Firuzköy all stand side by side. In older buildings the narrow pipes do not have enough fall, so blockages build up slowly. In multi-storey buildings with a shared stack, a problem in one flat can quickly show up across the whole block.
That is why, when we are called to a flat, we also check the condition of the stack and, if needed, the drain of the neighbour downstairs. Around the İstanbul University Avcılar Campus, grease, hair and wet wipes are the most common causes of blockages in student flats, while in the cafes and restaurants in the centre it is greasy kitchen drains. In the flat areas close to Küçükçekmece Lake and the Marmara coast, water can come back into basements when the street line fills up in the rain. In that case, cutting off the backflow with a backflow valve gives a lasting improvement.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use a chemical drain opener when a sink blocks in Avcılar?
We do not recommend chemical drain openers, because they often affect only the top of the blockage and leave the source of the problem in place. Chemicals can damage the pipe material and splash back out of the water, touching your skin or eyes. It is safer to run plenty of warm tap water without removing the trap and see whether the slow drainage continues.
How can I tell whether the blockage is in the trap or in the stack?
If only one drain is slow and the others run normally, the blockage is most likely in the trap. If dirty water rises from the upper floors while you are not using any water, the problem is in the shared stack. If the manhole is overflowing and the ground floor is under water, the building's outlet line needs to be checked, and nobody should climb down into the manhole.
Can I find out the cause of the blockage after the drain is cleared?
Yes. Once the job is done, we show you with camera footage where the blockage was and what caused it. If there is a lasting defect such as a fall error, a sagging section or a broken joint, you see that together with us as well. In Avcılar, in student flats or older apartment buildings, this footage helps settle who is responsible and how to protect the stack.
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Have your drain in Avcılar checked today
You can call 0212 923 66 85 or write to us on WhatsApp at the same number. Telling us which drains have slowed down, where the water is rising from and whether the neighbours have a similar problem is enough for us to decide which machine the crew brings.