Maltepe Sewer Line Unclogging
When it comes to sewer line unclogging in Maltepe, the question we hear most is whether water coming back up on the ground floor originates in the building's own line or in the street network. If this is not worked out first, cleaning only breaks up the blockage temporarily, and the same spot can fill up again soon after.
At Cantley, we start on site by opening the manholes one after another and comparing the water levels, which narrows down where the blockage is. Then we look inside the pipe with a camera and go through with you whether there are roots, a mass of grease or a break. Once the cause is clear, we clear the line with a motorised drain snake and high-pressure water jetting, and check the flow all the way to the street connection.
Old and new buildings on the same street in Maltepe
In Küçükyalı and Altayçeşme, new buildings have been put up between older apartment blocks. When the outlet pipe of a new building is joined to an old connection, a level difference or a crack can form at the junction. One family living in an older building saw the blockage at the same point return every time after it was cleared, and began to suspect that the problem might lie in the new connection.
North of the E-5, in İdealtepe, Cevizli and Zümrütevler, mid-rise blocks make up most of the housing. In these buildings the kitchen and bathroom drains connect to a shared stack, so when a lower flat floods, grease and sediment may have built up at the bend of the stack. When the management of a building with a basement reports that water has come back up on the ground floor after heavy rain, the base of the stack and the building outlet are cleared first, and then the drain opening in the basement is checked.
Frequently asked questions
What should I do in Maltepe if all the drains in the building slow down at the same time?
This usually points to a blockage in the building's shared line, so the main line needs to be checked together with the management. A short chat with your neighbours will show which floors are affected. A camera inspection then makes clear whether the problem is inside the building or at the street connection.
How can I tell whether the main line or the street network is blocked?
If the building's last manhole is empty while the water in the street manhole is high, the problem is in the network, and in that case it should be reported to İSKİ. If your building's own line is full, the unclogging is done on the building side. It is not right for residents to work on the network themselves.
What should I do if water comes back up after rain in a building with a basement?
First the base of the stack and the building outlet are cleared, and the main line is checked to see whether it can carry the rainwater. Then we go through together why the drain opening in the basement is backing up. In the meantime, do not pour chemical drain opener into the drains, as it risks damaging the pipe and the plumbing, and do not take the toilet off yourself.
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If your building has a blockage
You can call 0212 923 66 85 or write to us on WhatsApp. If you note down in advance on which floor and in which drain the water is coming back, the inspection goes more easily.