Şişli Manhole Unclogging
The need for manhole unclogging in Şişli often starts with a small sign: a wet ring appearing around the edge of the manhole cover, or a ground-floor sink starting to back up. If you see dark mud around the cover when it hasn't rained, the problem is most likely in the waste water line, and waiting only lets the build-up grow.
Cantley starts by opening the cover and securing the area, and nobody is sent down into the manhole. The water level in the chamber, and which line the water should come in from and leave through, are read from above. The outlet line is cleared with a motorised drain snake, and the sediment on the bottom is washed out with high-pressure water jetting. Finally, we run a camera through the line, and if there are roots or a broken section, we show it to you on the footage.
Manhole unclogging in Şişli: old stacks and heavily used lines
In the older buildings around Nişantaşı, Kurtuluş and Feriköy, the waste water stacks are often still made of cast iron. Cast iron rusts from the inside and holds on to grease and soap residue, and the flat connections that were later converted to PVC are where build-up collects most often. A sink in a ground-floor flat slows down, and after a while water backs up from the drains on the same floor. Because high pressure can damage old pipes, we first look at the line with a camera and then choose the nozzle and pressure accordingly.
Around Mecidiyeköy and Bomonti, residential towers, office buildings and shopping centres dominate. Heavy use and grease from cafés and restaurants build up in the shared line, and even in a flat you have just moved into, the problem can show up as backflow coming from neighbouring floors. In these buildings we plan the work together with the building management, which gives us easy access to the shafts and cleaning hatches.
Frequently asked questions
Why does a manhole overflow in Şişli?
In Şişli the most common cause is a narrowed or rough-walled line. In older buildings it is the residue in the cast iron stack, and in commercial buildings it is grease and solid waste from heavy use that slowly narrow the outlet line.
Can I try to unclog the manhole myself?
We recommend that you don't open the cover and lean into it, because the chamber can contain bad air and there is a risk of slipping. Pouring chemical drain opener into a manhole is also risky for your health and for the line. If the blockage continues, call us.
Will the problem come back after the manhole is cleared?
It can, if the line has not been checked with a camera. If there are roots or a broken pipe, the blockage returns even when the manhole itself has been cleaned, which is why we look at the outlet line at the end of the job.
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Having a problem with your manhole?
For a manhole overflow or a bad smell in Şişli, you can call 0212 923 66 85 or write to us on WhatsApp. We inspect the problem on site and start the work by explaining the cause to you.