Maltepe Balcony Drain Unclogging
If water still stands on your balcony floor after the rain has stopped, or you have noticed it creeping towards the door threshold, you most likely need balcony drain unclogging in Maltepe. By this stage the drain is usually packed with leaves and sand.
At Cantley, we inspect the problem on site before we start and explain the cause to you. We clear the bend under the strainer with a motorised drain snake, and if the blockage extends into the downpipe, we flush it with high-pressure water jetting. We work without breaking the floor or the walls.
Why do balcony drains in Maltepe keep blocking again?
In coastal areas such as Küçükyalı and Altayçeşme, new buildings rise next to older apartment blocks, so a difference in gradient can form where the downpipes join. With a CCTV drain camera inspection we tell whether the problem is inside the building or in the line in the garden.
North of the E-5, in the mid-rise blocks of İdealtepe, Cevizli and Zümrütevler, balconies connected to a shared downpipe can be affected together. If you are the building caretaker, we plan this with the management in advance and note which floor is connected to which junction. When a flat above a shop on the main street has a blockage, we also check the condition of the shared line.
Frequently asked questions
What should I do first when a balcony drain is blocked in Maltepe?
First lift the strainer grate and clear the leaves and soil on top by hand, then check whether the water drains away. Do not pour in a chemical drain opener, because these products can damage plastic pipe joints and can harden the blockage even more. If the water still drains slowly or a bad smell comes up, you can call us for a camera inspection.
Is the balcony floor broken up when a balcony drain is cleared?
In most cases there is no need to break anything. A motorised drain snake reaches the whole pipe through the strainer opening, and the hardened soil and sand are broken up and pulled back out. If the drain sits under the floor covering, we first use the camera to find where the connection runs, and we explain to you beforehand whether any breaking work is needed.
What could be the cause if a balcony drain blocks again after it has been cleared?
A repeat blockage is usually caused by too little pipe gradient or a loose joint. In cold winters, water that freezes and thaws inside the pipe can loosen the joints over time. If the camera inspection shows a cracked or loose joint, we explain your options, such as PVC drain pipe replacement and balcony drain repair.
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Call us if water is pooling on your balcony
If your balcony drain is blocked or you see a stain on the ceiling of the flat below, call us on 0212 923 66 85. You can also describe the situation briefly on WhatsApp and ask for an initial assessment.