Maltepe Kitchen Sink Unclogging
When new buildings go up right next to old apartment blocks in Maltepe, the real cause of a job like kitchen sink unclogging in Maltepe is often hidden at the joint. Where the old shared stack meets the new outlet pipe, a level difference or a reverse slope lets grease and sediment collect, and a blockage that has been cleared soon forms again.
When a kitchen sink overflows in Maltepe, Cantley first inspects the line with a camera at your address and tells you whether the problem is inside the building or in the line in the garden. Once we have explained the cause, we scrape the layer of grease off the pipe walls with a motorised drain snake and robotic machines, then flush the line with high-pressure water jetting. We work 24/7 for a sink that overflows at night or on a public holiday, so you can act before the problem grows.
Old buildings and new stacks in Maltepe
In coastal neighbourhoods such as Küçükyalı and Altayçeşme, when the outlet pipe of a new building is added to an old connection, a level difference can remain at the joint. In a block run by the site management, if greasy water comes up from the sinks on the lower floors, the problem is often grease built up at the elbow of the shared stack. We first clear the base of the stack and the building outlet, then inspect the joint with a camera.
North of the E-5, in İdealtepe, Cevizli and Zümrütevler, kitchen and bathroom drains join on the same shared stack in the closely spaced mid-rise blocks. In buildings with an oven bakery or a café on the ground floor, the grease load rises noticeably. When a family living in an old apartment block notices water coming back up through the basement floor drain after rain, we first clear the stack and then assess the cause together.
Frequently asked questions
Why does the water in my sink drain slowly in Maltepe?
Usually the grease that goes down with the washing-up water has stuck to the pipe walls and hardened. If running hot water improves things for a short while and the sink then slows down again, the grease has not melted. It has only softened and moved further along. We check the trap first, and if the line is greasy, we inspect it all the way to the shared stack.
Can I use a chemical drain opener when my sink is blocked?
We do not recommend a chemical drain opener, because the harsh substances in it can damage trap seals and old pipes. There is also a risk of splashing, and it can be dangerous for skin and eyes. Instead, try flushing a few times with lukewarm tap water, and if that does not work, call us.
If the water rises in my neighbour's sink, is that my problem?
No. Most of the time there is a blockage in the shared stack, and clearing only your own trap will not solve it. If water rises in your neighbour's kitchen while you are using your sink, tell the building management. The shared part is handled together with the management, and we note which flat is connected to which branch.
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Call us if your sink is blocked
You can call 0212 923 66 85 or write to us on WhatsApp. Let us first look at the problem together at your address, then we will unclog the drain.