Avcılar Sewer Cleaning
Avcılar Sewer Cleaning is often needed after a blockage in a single flat, but the real cause is usually grease and sludge built up in the shared line. A sink that drains slowly, a smell in the basement or water standing under the manhole cover can all show that the building line is narrowing.
At Cantley, we start at the address. We open the manhole and inspection chamber covers and check the water level and the direction of flow. When needed, we look inside the pipe with a camera and use the footage to locate the deposits and roots. We then flush the whole line with a high-pressure water jet, talk through the result with you and tell you the maintenance interval we recommend for the building.
Why shared lines block up faster in Avcılar
In the district, flats from the 1980s, buildings renewed after the earthquake and new blocks built in recent years stand side by side. From Ambarlı to Firuzköy, and from Denizköşkler to the centre, a blockage in one flat can affect the whole block in multi-storey buildings with shared stacks.
In the flat of an elderly couple, a slow sink is often the first sign of sludge building up in the shared stack, so we also check the stack and the downstairs neighbour's drain. For site management, a smell from basement floor drains, or water rising from the manhole in the rain, shows that the line needs flushing. In low-lying areas near Küçükçekmece Lake and the Marmara coast, a backflow valve is worth considering against water coming back into the basement during rain.
Frequently asked questions
Why can a blockage in Avcılar affect the whole block?
In a building with a shared stack and a shared line, a blockage in one flat can back up into the floors below or into the basement. That is why we check the stack and, if necessary, the downstairs drain as well as the sink.
Is a camera inspection done for every blockage?
No, a camera is not used on every call. If a blockage keeps coming back, roots are suspected or there is an unknown turn in the line, a camera is sent into the pipe and the footage shows whether the pipe is sound.
When do greasy drains in a restaurant or café need cleaning?
If the grease trap fills up again soon after it is emptied and the kitchen drains run with a gurgling sound, it is time for mechanical cleaning. The grease may have moved further down the line and hardened on the pipe wall, so emptying the trap alone is not enough. In the kitchen, wiping grease off with paper and putting it in the bin instead of pouring it down the drain reduces build-up.
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Write to us if your drain shows symptoms
If a drain is slow, smells or water is standing in the manhole, you can call 0212 923 66 85 or write to us on WhatsApp.