Kağıthane Balcony Drain Unclogging
When it comes to balcony drain unclogging in Kağıthane, the first thing to consider is that the old apartment buildings and the new residences lining both sides of the valley are connected to the same infrastructure. In older buildings on the slopes, a blockage usually comes from the downpipe, while in newer buildings on the valley floor it tends to build up in the short horizontal run from the balcony. That is why we never pick a method before we have found the exact spot.
If water still does not drain after the rain has stopped, or a damp patch has appeared on the ceiling of the flat below, the drain has most likely narrowed. Cantley inspects the inside of the pipe with a camera, finds whether the blockage is in the strainer, the elbow or the downpipe, and chooses the method accordingly. We clear the elbow with a drain snake, wash the downpipe with high-pressure water jetting when needed, and work without breaking up the balcony floor.
Old hillside apartment buildings and new residence balconies in Kağıthane
On the steep streets of the hillside areas such as Gültepe and Çağlayan, the shared stacks of older apartment buildings collect grease and sediment from the upper floors. When leaves coming down from the roof fill the downpipe, the balcony drains on every floor can be affected at the same time.
In new residences close to the valley floor, the thin, long pipes of small flats catch sediment easily. In a flat you have just moved into, mortar can slip into the drain after the balcony is glazed or the floor is re-covered, and in an office or business centre a sealed-off drain cannot carry away rainwater.
Frequently asked questions
What can I do myself when a balcony drain is blocked in Kağıthane?
The first step is to open the strainer grate and remove leaves, soil and moss by hand. Do not pour boiling water. Run lukewarm tap water to see how it flows. Avoid chemical drain openers, as they can damage pipe joints and harden the sediment.
Can a balcony drain that has been sealed or buried be unclogged?
In most cases it can, but we first use the camera to find out where the connection leads. Mortar and silicone that slipped in during the sealing often cause the blockage, so this step is never skipped.
When is a balcony drain repair needed?
Repair comes into question if the camera shows a crack inside the pipe or a loosened joint. If there is only mud and leaves, unclogging the drain is usually enough.
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If water is collecting on your balcony
If water is staying on your balcony in Kağıthane, or it has started to seep into the flat below, call 0212 923 66 85 or write to us on WhatsApp. We first examine the problem on site and explain the cause to you, then we move on to unclogging the drain.