Küçükçekmece Manhole Unclogging
The question we hear most often with manhole unclogging in Küçükçekmece is whether the overflowing water comes from the manhole itself or from the line leading out of it. Looking down at the cover from above, the water level gives you a first clue about how big the problem is. The real answer comes when you look inside the line with a camera.
At Cantley, we start by looking at the manhole from above through the cover, without anyone going down into it. We check the water level and which line the water is coming from, explain the cause to you, and then clear the outlet line with a motorised drain snake. We wash the sediment out of the chamber with high-pressure water jetting and check the pipe with a CCTV drain camera.
Why manhole problems are common in Küçükçekmece
In older neighbourhoods such as Cennet and Sefaköy, apartment buildings stand close together in tight rows. On the main streets, the shops, restaurants and bakeries on the ground floor share a line with the drains of the homes above. Over time, the shared stacks in older buildings narrow with sediment and grease, which is why overflows on the lower floors are so common.
In a new multi-storey residence going up in Halkalı, the wastewater from each block reaches the manhole through shared lines, and if the manhole is not cleaned regularly, the flow of the whole building slows down. When grease and flour residue from a busy café or restaurant in Sefaköy reaches the manhole, the drains can block again during peak hours. In low-lying streets near the lake, manholes can fill up in heavy rain and push water back into basement floors.
Frequently asked questions
Can I deal with an overflowing manhole in Küçükçekmece myself?
No, we recommend that you do not open the manhole cover and work inside it yourself. Even if you secure the area, the buildup in the chamber and the foul smell can be a risk to your health. Pouring in a chemical drain opener can also cause splashing and damage the pipe.
What can cause a manhole to overflow again and again in Küçükçekmece?
If a manhole keeps overflowing, the problem is usually a buildup in the outlet line or in the connected pipes. Root intrusion, breaks caused by ground settlement and cracks in old clay pipes are common reasons for this. Cleaning only the manhole gives temporary relief, while a camera inspection shows the real cause.
How does manhole unclogging work in Küçükçekmece?
We start by examining the problem at your address and explaining the cause to you, and only then do we clear the drain. After opening the cover, we check the water level, clear the outlet line with a motorised drain snake and wash the floor of the chamber with pressurised water. At the end, we use the camera to show you that the line is clear all the way to the street connection.
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If your manhole is overflowing, contact us
If the water is rising in your manhole in Küçükçekmece or there is a heavy smell around it, call 0212 923 66 85. You can also write to us on WhatsApp.