# Fatih Drain Unclogging

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Most requests for drain unclogging in Fatih come from grease and sediment built up inside the old terracotta pipes of century-old buildings. In the houses on the slopes of Balat and Fener, the blockage is often hidden in a line behind the wall.

At Cantley, we first run water through the drains one by one to tell whether the problem is in a single trap or in a shared line. If needed, we show you on a screen how far along the pipe the blockage is stuck with a camera, then clear it with a drain snake or high-pressure water jetting suited to the pipe diameter. Breaking floors and walls is often not possible in Fatih's historic buildings, so clearing from the inside is a necessity here.

## Fatih's old lines and connected buildings

Along Fatih's historic peninsula, attached houses, hotels and commercial buildings stand side by side. In many buildings the plumbing has been renewed by different tradespeople over the years, and old lines have been joined to new parts. Some buildings' original plumbing was never documented, so which wall a pipe runs through only becomes clear when you look from the inside.

If you are a tenant and notice your sink is blocked, the problem may seem to be in your own flat, yet the cause may lie in the building's shared stack. If you are the owner, you should also check the condition of the drains on the other floors. In a newly built multi-storey residence in Fatih, grease building up in the kitchen sink should be noticed early, before it reaches the upper floors.

## Frequently asked questions

### If a sink drains slowly in Fatih, will it clear up by itself?

No. If water is standing at the drain opening, the inner diameter of the pipe may have narrowed. The layer of hair and soap thickens with every use, and in old terracotta pipes this happens faster. Waiting will make the problem bigger, so looking early means less work.

### Is a chemical drain opener enough for a blockage?

Most of the time it is not, because the product only partly dissolves the build-up on top and the layer on the pipe wall stays in place. It also risks reacting inside the line, which can damage the pipe and harm the person using it. If the blockage keeps coming back, it is safer to find its location with a camera first.

### Do walls or floors have to be broken to unclog a drain in Fatih?

In most cases they do not, because the blockage is located with a camera and cleared from the inside. Breaking walls and floors is usually not possible in historic buildings, so this method is preferred here. If part of the plumbing cannot be reached, we explain it to you before the work and start only with your approval.

## If there is a problem with your drain, write to us from Fatih

You can call 0212 923 66 85 or send a photo of the blocked drain on WhatsApp. We can talk through the situation together before we come to your address.

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