# Büyükçekmece Septic Tank Cleaning

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The need for septic tank cleaning in Büyükçekmece often appears after a house used as a summer home starts being lived in all year round. Even if the pit is emptied regularly, the dark sludge at the bottom and the crust stuck to the walls stay where they are, so the smell or slow drains can come back from the same spot.

When the Cantley team arrives, they first open the cover and check the sludge level in the pit and the position of the inlet and outlet pipes. If needed, a camera is sent into the pipe, and washing does not start until it is clear where the build-up sits. Once the liquid and the sludge at the bottom have been removed with a combination jetting and vacuum truck, the crust on the walls is loosened with high-pressure water and the pipes are flushed. In narrow streets or low car parks, it is also possible to work with a mini vacuum truck.

## Pit problems in Büyükçekmece homes that have changed from summer houses to year-round residences

Across Mimarsinan, Kumburgaz and Güzelce, detached houses with gardens and low-rise blocks are common. Many of these homes are now lived in all year round, but the pit and the lines beneath them were laid out for summer use. As washing machines and dishwashers are added, more waste goes into the pit, and the sludge at the bottom builds up faster as a result.

In a housing complex with gardens, the building caretaker is usually the first to notice the crust drying around the cover at the start of summer, or the smell coming from under it. At a café or restaurant on the lake side, greasy waste and heavy use fill the pit quickly, so emptying is needed more often. Keeping the road clear for the large vehicle to pull up, and telling the management if the hose will run through a shared garden, also makes the visit easier.

## Frequently asked questions

### How often should a septic tank be cleaned in Büyükçekmece?

It is better to decide by the condition of the pit than by a fixed calendar, because usage habits and the type of waste set the interval. If the pit fills up again quickly after being emptied, or the area around the cover has started to crust over, it may be time for emptying. In homes lived in all year round, washing machine and dishwasher use shortens the interval.

### Does simply emptying the septic tank solve the smell problem?

In most cases it does not, because emptying only the liquid leaves the dark sludge at the bottom and the crust on the walls in place. As long as this layer keeps decomposing, the smell can come back around the cover or from the bathroom drain. That is why the pit walls, the floor and the area around the cover are cleaned too, and the ventilation pipe is checked.

### Does pouring oil and bleach into a septic tank cause damage?

Yes, used cooking oil and excessive amounts of bleach are among the main substances that speed up build-up. Oil dries and hardens at the edge of the pit, and fibrous cleaning materials cling to the pipe wall and narrow it. Pouring in a chemical drain opener is not recommended either, because it can damage the pipe and upset how the pit works.

## If your pit has a smell or a slow flow

You can call 0212 923 66 85 or write to us on WhatsApp. You can reach us day or night; sharing the age of the building and the location of the pit makes the initial assessment easier.

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