Bahçelievler Pipe Unclogging
On a call for pipe unclogging in Bahçelievler, the crew does not open the drain straight away when it reaches the address. It first looks inside the pipe with a camera. The footage shows where the blockage is and whether the line is galvanised, cast iron or PVC. The machine and head are then chosen to match.
Because most buildings in Bahçelievler are old, the cause of a blockage is often found in the type of pipe. In an old cast iron stack it is rust, and at a sink connection it is a mass of grease and hair. If water rises to the drain opening and stays there, the blockage is quite likely further along the line. Cantley goes through these signs with you at the address and explains the cause.
How blockages develop in Bahçelievler's old apartment buildings
In many of the buildings in Siyavuşpaşa, Soğanlı and Kocasinan that were built between the 1970s and the 1990s, cast iron and PVC pipes run side by side. Deposits that build up at the joints narrow the line over time. In buildings renewed through urban renewal, a new line that does not match the old street connection shows up on the camera as a step.
The restaurants, bakeries and business centres around Şirinevler square and Yenibosna use a lot of water all day. In mixed buildings with shops below and flats above, a blockage in a shop can quickly become a problem for the whole building. Whether it is a family in an older apartment building or a site management, with a complaint like this they usually want to see the route of the line on camera first.
Frequently asked questions
Why does a drain in Bahçelievler first run slowly and then stop completely?
In old metal and cast iron pipes, blockages build up over the years from rust and limescale. When water drains more and more slowly, the line has often been narrowing for a long time.
Does pouring chemical drain opener into a blocked drain work?
No. In cast iron and galvanised lines, chemicals do not dissolve the rust crust, and they can eat into thinned metal and speed up perforation. Do not pour boiling water either. You can use lukewarm tap water just to watch how the water flows.
What should I do in Bahçelievler if water is coming up from the manhole cover in the garden?
Contact us first and ask for an inspection at the address, because water collecting around a manhole often means the line further along is blocked. The camera shows whether the line is concrete pipe, corrugated pipe or ceramic.
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Let's look at the blockage in Bahçelievler together on camera
If a drain has slowed down or water is collecting in the garden, you can call 0212 923 66 85 or write to us on WhatsApp. As in all 39 districts of Istanbul, we answer calls in Bahçelievler day and night.