Şişli Backflow Valve Installation
If on a rainy evening you see the water in your ground-floor toilet rising on its own, or dirty water coming up from a basement drain, backflow valve installation in Şişli is the first fix that comes to mind for this symptom. When the weather is dry the problem stays hidden, so the first time it happens most people put it down to chance.
In a detached house or a house with a garden, the garden level may sit below street level, and the lowest drain can be the laundry room or a garden grate. In a ground-floor flat the problem usually shows up in the ground-floor toilet or shower, and the upper floors are not affected. Because the valve is usually fitted to the building's shared line, Cantley first inspects the line with a camera and explains the cause, then starts the work.
Backflow risk in Şişli's older apartment buildings and commercial buildings
In the older apartment buildings of Nişantaşı, Kurtuluş and Feriköy, the waste water stacks are mostly cast iron and run down through the light well. In these buildings, where flat connections were later changed to PVC drain pipe, it would not be right to choose the valve position without seeing the point where the line connects.
In Mecidiyeköy and Bomonti, in buildings with high-rise structures and food and drink businesses, the shared line takes load from many drains, and when it fills, the basement and ground floor are the first places affected. In these buildings we agree the work in advance with the building management or the technical office, and in older apartment buildings we let the neighbours know and ask them not to use the line for a short while.
Frequently asked questions
If water comes up from the basement drain in the rain in Şişli, will a backflow valve help?
Yes, this symptom is the clearest sign of water coming back into the building when the street line fills up. Even so, we do not give a firm answer without a camera inspection, because a blockage can produce a similar picture.
Is management approval needed for backflow valve installation in an apartment building?
Usually yes, because the work touches the shared line and so affects all floors. Explaining the position of the valve and the plan for the work to the management beforehand makes the process easier.
Can I check the backflow valve myself after it is fitted?
Yes, once you have been shown the valve's position and the service cover, you can do the interim check yourself. When sediment builds up, do not use a chemical drain opener or boiling water, because both can damage the pipe and the seal.
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Call before the rain comes
If the water rises in your basement or ground-floor drain in the rain, call 0212 923 66 85 or message us on WhatsApp. We will first look into the cause together in your building.