Şişli Blocked Drain Clearing
The question we hear most often about blocked drain clearing in Şişli is whether taking off the trap is enough. If the bathroom sink and the kitchen sink slow down together, or water appears on the floor below, the blockage may be on a different line. So we first find which part of the pipework the blockage is sitting in.
In an older building with a basement, if dirty water rises from the shower drain in the mornings, the blockage is most likely in the shared stack or at the building outlet. In that case, opening the trap will not solve the problem. We follow the line with a camera and choose the machine according to the type of blockage.
Blocked drains in Şişli's older apartment blocks and high-rise buildings
The shared stacks in older buildings in Feriköy and Kurtuluş are mostly cast iron, and their inner surface becomes rough over time. Grease and soap residue cling to these rough spots and narrow the pipe, especially where the cast iron meets the PVC drain pipe. High pressure can damage an ageing pipe, so we look at its condition with a camera first.
In the tall residences and office buildings of Mecidiyeköy and Bomonti, many drains connected to the same floor line put strain on the pipe. For example, if the shower and sink in a new residence on the twelfth floor slow down together and water rises on the lower floors, the blockage has built up in the shared stack. In these buildings the work needs to be planned together with building management.
Frequently asked questions
If my sink drains slowly in Şişli, can I clear it myself?
If the blockage is in the trap or just behind it, you can clear it yourself, and removing and cleaning the trap is often enough. Do not use a chemical drain opener, because the chemical left in the pipe can splash back and damage it. If the blockage is further in, it is better to call the team.
When I use water on an upper floor, dirty water comes out of the shower on the lower floor. What does this mean?
This symptom usually shows that the blockage is in the building's shared stack. Water coming down from the upper floors hits the blockage and returns through the drain on the lowest floor. Since the problem goes beyond a single flat, let building management know.
How is blocked drain clearing done in a Şişli building with a basement?
First we use a camera to see where the blockage is and what type it is, then we choose the method accordingly. If the basement and the ground floor are both flooding, the blockage is usually at the building outlet, and no one needs to go down into the manhole.
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Tell us about your blockage
You can reach the Cantley team on 0212 923 66 85 or write to us on WhatsApp. Tell us which drain is slowing down, which floor you are on and where the water is rising from, so that we can work out together which equipment is needed.