Gaziosmanpaşa Sewer Line Unclogging
On a sewer line unclogging call in Gaziosmanpaşa, the first job is to open the manholes one by one from the inside outwards and check the water level in each. When we see that the blockage sits between a full manhole and an empty one, the problem narrows down to a few metres of the line.
If wastewater is rising from a ground-floor toilet, or neighbours are reporting slow drains on the same days, the problem is in the shared line. At this stage we look inside the pipe with a camera to see roots, a mass of grease or a collapse, and we make the decision together with building management. Then we clear the whole line with a motorised drain snake and high-pressure water jetting, and Cantley checks the flow all the way to the street connection.
Why the main line narrows on Gaziosmanpaşa's hillside streets
On the streets along Gaziosmanpaşa's slopes, extra floors were added later to one- or two-storey houses, and today five- and six-storey buildings stand side by side. When the shared stacks were extended, sections of different diameters and materials were joined together, and sediment builds up at the joints. In buildings that run downhill, the basements sit below the street line, and that is where backflow starts when it rains.
In new buildings where urban renewal has increased the number of flats, the old street connection struggles to carry the extra load. In a building used as student housing or a dormitory, the sinks and toilets are in constant use, so grease and wet wipes build up quickly. Greasy waste poured down the drain of a small workshop also collects in the same shared line, so seeing on camera which floor the blockage starts on avoids opening walls unnecessarily.
Frequently asked questions
How can you tell that the sewer is blocked?
The clearest sign is wastewater rising from a ground-floor toilet or a shower drain, and in that case the main line may be blocked. Chemical openers are not enough for this kind of blockage and can damage the pipe, so do not pour boiling water either.
Who is responsible for sewer line unclogging?
The line that runs through the building and its plot belongs to the residents, and clearing and repairing it is the job of management. The main network in the street is İSKİ's responsibility. If the building's last manhole is empty but the street manhole is full, report it to İSKİ and do not work on the network yourself.
If my basement floods when it rains in Gaziosmanpaşa, could the sewer be the cause?
Yes. In buildings connected to a shared line, rainwater and wastewater pass through the same pipe, so a narrowed main line can fail in a downpour. If water comes in every time it rains, there may be a buildup or damage in the line.
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Let's look at the blocked line together
For a blockage in Gaziosmanpaşa, you can call 0212 923 66 85 or write to us on WhatsApp. Telling us which floor the water is rising on speeds up the first inspection.