Bakırköy Balcony Drain Unclogging
Calls for balcony drain unclogging in Bakırköy rise after downpours in the older blocks of Ataköy and on the low streets near the coast. If water still sits on your balcony after the rain has stopped, a hard plug of leaves, soil and sand may have built up in the bend beneath the strainer.
Cantley starts balcony drain unclogging by inspecting the problem on site and explaining the cause of the blockage to you first. The strainer and bend are cleared with a motorised drain snake. If the blockage runs down into the downpipe, the pipe is inspected with a camera and flushed with high-pressure water jetting. Because the whole pipe is reached through the drain opening without breaking the balcony floor, the floor and walls are protected during the work.
Balcony drain problems and Bakırköy's building stock
In the multi-section blocks of Ataköy, the plumbing in some buildings has been in use since the day it was installed, and rust and sediment can narrow the inner diameter of the cast-iron stacks. That is why a blocked balcony drain is often not limited to the strainer and reaches into the downpipe. In one Ataköy flat belonging to an elderly couple, the balcony floor had turned into a pond in a downpour and a stain had appeared on the ceiling of the neighbour below. Together with the site management, the balcony strainer and bend were cleared first, then the downpipe was checked with a camera and the floors affected were discussed.
On the streets near the sea in Florya and Yeşilköy, when rainwater grates fill up with leaves and sand, sewage can back up as far as the balcony drain during a downpour. So clearing the drain is not enough: finding out why the line fills up and taking the necessary measure at the building outlet stops the same problem from returning with the next rain.
Frequently asked questions
How can I tell that my balcony drain is blocked in Bakırköy?
If water stays on the balcony floor for a long time after the rain has stopped, the drain pipe may have narrowed. Even when the strainer looks clean, the plug often sits in the bend just below it. If there is a damp stain or blistered paint on the ceiling of the flat below, water from the balcony may be getting past the waterproofing and leaking through.
Is the drain inspected before balcony drain unclogging in Bakırköy?
Yes. Before the work begins, the problem is inspected on site and the cause is explained to you. If needed, the inside of the pipe is viewed with a camera to locate the blockage. This lets us decide how to proceed without breaking the balcony floor.
What should I do if the drain gets blocked after the balcony was glazed or covered?
First, you need to find out where the drain line connects without breaking the covering. For this, the pipe is inspected with a camera and the drain is cleared again, together with a PVC drain pipe replacement if necessary. Using a chemical drain opener yourself or trying to take the drain apart can damage the pipe.
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If water sits on your balcony after the rain or a stain has appeared from the flat below, you can call 0212 923 66 85 or write to us on WhatsApp.