Kartal Car Park Vacuum Truck
When you call for a car park vacuum truck in Kartal, the crew's first job on site is to look at the entrance, the ramp and the floor. Which machine is needed is not decided until we have seen where the rainwater stands, whether the grate is blocked and whether the drainage pit is full. At Cantley we do this first inspection so we can explain the cause of the problem to you clearly, and only then do we move on to clearing the drain.
Someone living on the ground floor of an older building in Kartal who sees water at the foot of the basement stairs after rain will often assume it is just a puddle by the front door. In most cases, though, the source is the sump and the grate in the basement, and the water by the entrance only shows the result. For this reason the crew starts pumping from the basement and, on the same visit, also cleans the grate and channels on the entrance side. A photo from the management or the caretaker helps us choose the vehicle faster.
Why does rainwater stay in basements in Kartal?
Kartal is a district that grew on the flat land along the Marmara coast, with older apartment buildings, a market area and restaurants. In hillside areas such as Yakacık and Soğanlık the streets are sloped, and terrace and balcony drains can struggle in heavy rain. In older buildings close to the shore, the connection between the garden and the street cracks over time, and the lower floors are left open to backflow during downpours. As new towers are connected to old street lines through urban renewal, narrowing at certain points causes water and grease to build up.
Car park entrances on older streets can be narrow and low, so in Kartal there are cases where a large vehicle cannot get close to the ramp. In such places we work with a mini vacuum truck, stopping it at the nearest safe point to the ramp and laying the hose from outside the driveway. In new towers, where many flats are connected to a single ramp, the hose may have to pass through a shared area, so let the management know in advance. If water stays at the same corner after every downpour, it is wiser to put grate cleaning on a regular schedule.
Frequently asked questions
What should I do if rainwater is standing on a car park ramp in Kartal?
If water is still standing at the bottom of the ramp after the rain has stopped, the first thing to suspect is a blocked grate or a blocked channel below it. We ask you over the phone about the height of the entrance, and if you send a photo on WhatsApp the decision is quicker.
Why does the muddy smell in the basement not go away?
After the water has gone, the fine sediment left on the floor keeps giving off smell and dust as it dries. Sweeping the surface helps to a degree, but if the channel and the pit are at the bottom, vacuum extraction gives a much cleaner result.
Can a large vacuum truck enter an apartment car park?
When the entrance is low or the ramp is narrow, a large vehicle may not be able to get in. In that case we use a mini vacuum truck and run the hose from outside the ramp, in a way that does not block the pedestrian path. Keeping the access road clear before the visit makes the job easier.
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Is there water left in your car park?
Send a photo of the entrance and the water level on WhatsApp, or call 0212 923 66 85. The crew first checks the cause on site, explains it to you, and then moves on to clearing the drain.