# Kartal Manhole Unclogging

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On manhole unclogging calls in Kartal, the question we hear most is this: why does the water rise in the manhole, and why does it not drain away by itself? The answer often lies in the grease, wet wipes and sludge that build up in the line leaving the manhole. That is why, before clearing a manhole, you need to see the size and source of the problem from the mouth of the cover.

At Cantley, on manhole jobs in Kartal we first look into the chamber from the cover and assess the water level and which line the water is coming from. After this inspection, in which nobody goes down inside, we clean both the outlet line and the floor of the chamber with a motorised drain snake and high-pressure water jetting. When the job is done, we check the outlet pipe with a camera and show you whether the line is clear all the way to the street connection.

## Manhole problems on Kartal's sloping streets

In Kartal, older apartment buildings near the seafront, sloping streets on the hillside such as Yakacık and Soğanlık, and new towers all stand side by side. In buildings near the coast the garden connection cracks over time, while in hillside buildings the terrace drains can fall short in heavy rain. Because flats added through urban renewal are connected to the old street lines, narrowing occurs at the points where these lines join.

When the shower and washbasin slow down in an elderly couple's flat, the problem often comes from the building's manhole filling up. If the manhole overflows after rain in a ground-floor flat, one of the connected pipes is suspected of having narrowed, and it is checked with a camera.

## Frequently asked questions

### What should I do first if a manhole overflows in Kartal?

Without leaning over the cover, first make the area safe and keep children and pets away. If water or dark sludge is coming out at the edge of the cover when it has not rained, the problem is most likely in the wastewater line. In that case you can call us and ask for an inspection at the address.

### Does pouring chemicals help to clear a manhole?

No, we do not recommend using a chemical drain opener. A chemical that mixes with the wastewater sitting in the chamber can splash and give off fumes, and because it does not dissolve the mass of grease and wipes, it can leave the blockage where it is.

### Can I open the manhole cover and clean it myself?

Although it is possible to lift the cover, we do not recommend it, because leaning in and coming into contact with foul water is risky. Once the cover is open, the chamber needs to be ventilated and the outlet pipe needs to be seen with a camera.

## Call us if your manhole is overflowing

For manhole unclogging in Kartal, you can call 0212 923 66 85 or write to us on WhatsApp. Just describe the problem, and we work out the rest together after inspecting on site.

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