Kadıköy Shower and Bathtub Drain Unclogging
Shower and bathtub drain unclogging in Kadıköy is needed for a different reason in every kind of building, from stone apartment blocks to concrete ones. Hair and soap building up in the shower strainer, or residue left in the bathtub trap, usually shows itself when the water starts to drain slowly.
Most blockages are made of hair. The oils in shampoo and soap cling to it and, over time, leave a matted mass. Soap scum combined with hard water also sticks to the inside of the pipe like a crust. First we locate the blockage with a camera and explain the cause to you. Then we clear the line with a motorised drain snake, a robotic head and high-pressure water jetting, and the job is finished without breaking floor or wall tiles.
Bathroom drains in Kadıköy's older apartment blocks and newer buildings
In the cast iron stacks of Moda and Yeldeğirmeni, blockages most often form at the lower part of the connection running from the basement out to the street, because the rough inner surface of the stack easily catches grease and soap. Around Bağdat Caddesi, as new buildings add more flats, the old street connection carries a heavier load and the same line can fill up faster.
If the bathroom water drains slowly in a flat you have just moved into, the cause may be a hair blockage left from the previous occupants, or plaster and tile adhesive that slipped into the pipe during renovation. If you are the landlord, bear in mind that renovation debris can build up in the shared line and combine with hair and soap when tenants change.
Frequently asked questions
What should I do first when a bathroom drain is blocked in Kadıköy?
First, note which drain the water is stopping at, and try flushing it once with lukewarm water from the tap. Do not use a chemical drain opener, because it can leave the blockage in place and put strain on the pipe. If the blockage remains, a camera inspection is the right next step.
Why do bathroom lines get blocked in older buildings in Kadıköy?
In older buildings the bathroom line connects to the building's shared stack through a long horizontal pipe with little slope, so residue collects most in that section. The rough inner surface of cast iron stacks also catches grease and soap.
What should I do if the shower drain smells?
The smell usually comes from residue built up in the trap, or from the water seal of the strainer drying out. Scented products only mask it, so the trap and the line should be inspected together.
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Have your bathroom drain checked
At Cantley, you can call 0212 923 66 85 or message us on WhatsApp about your shower, bathtub or floor drain. We inspect the problem on site first and explain it to you.