# Silivri Balcony Drain Unclogging

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When we arrive for balcony drain unclogging in Silivri, the team first lifts the grate of the balcony drain strainer and looks into the drain opening. This first step tells us whether the blockage is only on the surface or further down, in the bend or the downpipe. Then we explain the cause to you and move on to clearing the drain.

Balcony drains are often forgotten all year, until a downpour leaves water pooling on the balcony and seeping in over the threshold. Soil spilling from plant pots, leaves blown in by the wind and sand washed down when the balcony is hosed off turn into a hard sludge under the strainer. In a flat you have just moved into, nobody may know how long the puddle has been there, while in a flat above a shop on a main street, heavy use fills the drain faster. In both cases the drain can be cleared without breaking the floor, as long as the position of the blockage is seen first.

## Building differences that affect balcony drains in Silivri

In Silivri, older apartment buildings lived in all year round stand side by side with housing complexes built in recent years. In older buildings the downpipe can fill with leaves and sand coming from the roof, and in that case the balcony drains on every floor are affected at the same time. In newer complexes, mortar and silicone that slipped into the pipe during construction show up once the drain struggles to take water.

In coastal neighbourhoods such as Selimpaşa and Gümüşyaka, the line of holiday complexes can narrow with dry mud or sand that builds up by the start of the season. In inland areas such as Değirmenköy, the connections between houses with gardens are long, so mud and roots can also build up in the balcony line. In all of these neighbourhoods, inspecting first and pinpointing the location prevents unnecessary breaking.

## Frequently asked questions

### What should I do first when my balcony drain is blocked in Silivri?

First stop pouring water onto the balcony, then lift the strainer grate and remove the leaves and soil by hand. Do not pour a chemical drain opener into the drain, because it may have no effect on a hard deposit and can damage the pipe material or your hands. If the water still does not drain away, call us.

### Can I unclog the balcony drain myself?

Cleaning the top of the strainer is something you can do yourself, but the real blockage is often in the bend just below the strainer. Forcing that spot with a stick can loosen or crack the pipe joint. Reaching the bend with a motorised drain snake gives a safer result.

### Will the leak in the flat below stop once the drain is cleared?

If water no longer collects on the balcony, most of the leak stops. Even so, a damp stain on the ceiling or blistered paint can show that water has got into the waterproofing, and these do not fix themselves. So before covering the stain with paint, ask for the source to be checked.

## Call us if water collects on your balcony

You can reach Cantley on 0212 923 66 85 or write to us on WhatsApp. You can call day or night, and we start by looking at the problem on site and explaining the cause to you.

Phone: 0212 923 66 85 (tel:+902129236685)  
WhatsApp: https://wa.me/905315687185