Maltepe PVC Drain Pipe Unclogging
The most common question on calls for PVC drain pipe unclogging in Maltepe is why a drain empties slowly. In most cases the blockage comes from grease and sediment that has built up somewhere in the plastic pipe running through the wall. That is why you first need to see which line is blocked.
When a drain line is blocked, the water that backs up often leaks at a joint and shows up as a damp stain on the ceiling of the flat below. A family living in an older building usually notices the slowdown in the bathroom only after the problem has progressed. In an elderly couple's flat, the pipe under the washbasin may have turned white or bent. At Cantley, we first look into the cause at your address and explain it to you, then we clear the drain.
Drain lines in old and new buildings in Maltepe
In areas close to the coast such as Küçükyalı and Altayçeşme, when new buildings go up next to older apartment blocks, their drain lines join at an old connection in the street. A junction whose level or angle does not match can block again in the same place after it has been cleared. When we film that point with the camera, we can tell whether the problem is in your flat or on the shared line.
In multi-flat blocks where kitchen and bathroom drains feed into the same shared stack, a slowdown in one flat can show up as an overflow in the neighbour below. Grease stuck to the bends of the stack is often the culprit here. If there is a bakery or restaurant on the ground floor along the main road, the grease load increases even more. In buildings with a basement, water coming back up through the drain opening after a downpour is also common, so we clear the foot of the stack and the building outlet and assess the basement drain together.
Frequently asked questions
My neighbours' drains in Maltepe have slowed down too. Where could the problem be?
If several flats have a similar slowdown, the problem is often in the shared stack or in the main line in the garden. Instead of looking at a single sink, the whole line needs to be inspected with a camera.
Does pouring boiling water into a PVC drain pipe clear a blockage?
No. Instead of clearing the blockage, boiling water softens the pipe and can loosen the joints. Lukewarm tap water is safer for a blockage, while harsh chemical openers, if they cannot dissolve the plug, stay in the pipe and wear out the seals.
Can a PVC drain pipe be unclogged without breaking it?
Yes, most blockages are cleared without breaking anything, using a motorised drain snake with a head suited to the pipe diameter and water at adjustable pressure. At the end of the job we check the line with the camera, and if a part is damaged, you only need to replace that section.
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Problem with your PVC drain pipe in Maltepe?
You can reach us on 0212 923 66 85 or write to us on WhatsApp. We work 24/7, and a short description of the problem is enough.