Eyüpsultan Shower and Bathtub Drain Unclogging
Shower and bathtub drain unclogging in Eyüpsultan varies with the district's building stock. The old stone houses on the slopes running down to the Golden Horn (Haliç) and the dense apartment blocks of Alibeyköy have very different pipework. In historic buildings, sediment that has built up inside cast iron pipes over the years is a common cause of blockages.
A blocked bathroom drain usually shows itself when the shower tray is slow to empty. Because shower, bathtub and floor drains join the same line, a blockage in one affects the others. At Cantley, we first locate the blockage with a camera, then clear it with a motorised drain snake or a robotic machine, without breaking tiles.
Bathroom drains in Eyüpsultan's building stock
Some of the old houses around the Eyüp Sultan Mosque have been repaired, while others have not had a proper renovation for years. In these buildings the bathroom line runs through a cast iron or clay pipe, and breaking the floor is both difficult and unwelcome. If a floor drain in a small workshop gives off a sewer smell, the cause is often residue left in the trap.
In Alibeyköy, a blockage at the bottom of the shared stack in a multi-storey building can affect the lower floors. If site management notices that the bathroom drains in several flats are slowing down together, the common line needs to be inspected. In the villas of Göktürk and Kemerburgaz, tree roots can get into long garden lines, so in every area we choose the method according to the age and material of the pipe.
Frequently asked questions
What should I do first when my bathroom drain is blocked in Eyüpsultan?
First, check the shower drain for a clump of hair. If the strainer is clean, the blockage is deeper down. Do not pour in a chemical drain opener at this stage, because it can react with hard sediment and damage the pipe. Run lukewarm tap water through the line once and watch the result.
Can a bathroom drain in an old building be cleared without breaking the floor?
In most cases, yes. Once the blockage has been seen on camera, it can be cleared from the drain opening with a snake or a robotic head. The condition of the line becomes clear after the inspection, and if a spot does need to be opened up, we explain it to you first.
Are my shower and bathtub drains on the same line, and does a blockage in one affect the other?
Yes, in most homes the shower, bathtub and floor drains join the same line. If cleaning the shower strainer is not enough, or if water rises in the shower drain when the toilet is flushed, the shared line should be inspected with a camera.
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You can call 0212 923 66 85, or write to us on WhatsApp with your location and a short description of the problem.