Şişli Drain Unclogging
With drain unclogging in Şişli, the source of a blockage often comes down to the age of the building. In the older blocks around Nişantaşı, Kurtuluş and Feriköy, some of the shared stacks are still cast iron, and over the years build-up on these lines narrows the pipe bore.
At Cantley, before we start clearing a drain, we work out which line is blocked. At this stage it becomes clear whether the problem is in the sink, the shower or the kitchen sink, and whether other drains on the same line are holding water. If needed, we use a camera to see where in the pipe the blockage is sitting and show it to you on the screen. Then, depending on the pipe diameter, we clear the line with a motorised drain snake or high-pressure water jetting.
Drain problems in Şişli's older buildings and workplaces
In Nişantaşı, Kurtuluş and Feriköy, cast iron stacks running down through a light well and flat connections later converted to PVC are a common sight. The elbows where cast iron meets PVC are the spots where blockages show up most often. Because high pressure can damage these aged pipes, we first check their condition with a camera and then choose the pressure accordingly.
Around Mecidiyeköy and Bomonti, tall office buildings, residences and shopping centres dominate. Here the problem usually comes from many toilets and staff kitchens on the same floor line, and from grease coming from cafés or restaurants on the ground floor. In office buildings we plan the work for the time set by building management, and in older apartment blocks we inform the neighbours beforehand.
Frequently asked questions
Why does the sink drain slowly in Şişli?
Water that goes down slowly usually means a layer of hair, soap and grease has built up in the trap and narrowed the inner diameter of the pipe. Using a chemical opener at home can damage the inside of the pipe, and a chemical sitting in a blocked drain can also harm you. If a try with warm tap water gets no result, it is better to find the cause together during the inspection.
Are the neighbours affected when a drain is cleared in an older building?
Yes, because the shared stack is a line used by more than one flat, other flats can be affected while we work. For this reason we inform your neighbours beforehand and ask them to avoid using the stack for a short while. That way there is no unexpected overflow during the work.
Is a camera used for every blockage?
No, a camera is not needed when the blockage is in the trap or in an opening that is easy to reach. If the blockage is in a section of pipe inside a wall or floor, seeing its location with a camera lets us go to the right spot without breaking tiles. We explain clearly at the address when a camera is needed.
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If your drain is blocked, let's talk first
You can reach us on 0212 923 66 85, or send photos over WhatsApp to talk through the situation beforehand.