Sultanbeyli Balcony Drain Unclogging
If water pools on the balcony floor when it rains and creeps towards the threshold, balcony drain unclogging in Sultanbeyli can no longer wait. The cause is often hidden under the grate, in the first bends of the pipe. We first inspect the situation at your address and explain where the blockage is, then we start clearing the drain.
Starting at the drain opening, we first remove the grate and, if there is one, the odour trap part, then reach the bend with a fine-tipped motorised drain snake. Once the hardened sludge is broken up and pulled back, we check straight away whether water flows into the drain again. If the blockage extends to the downpipe, the line is flushed from top to bottom with high-pressure water jetting. We work without breaking the balcony floor or walls, watching the inside of the pipe with a camera.
How building structure affects balcony drains in Sultanbeyli
A common type of building in Sultanbeyli is the apartment block that was first built with a few storeys and had flats added on top later. As the floors increase, more waste water enters the shared stack, but the stack's capacity often stays as it was originally. Because balcony strainers send rainwater into the downpipe, dust and sand from the roof also collect in the same line.
In a detached house or one with a garden, the balcony drain is often connected to a single downpipe, which makes it easier to trace the blockage. In buildings with a basement, water seeping from an upper-floor balcony can show up as a damp stain on the ceiling of the space below. In that case, looking at the balcony alone is not enough. You need to find with a camera the point where the pipe narrows.
Frequently asked questions
Why does my balcony drain overflow in the rain in Sultanbeyli?
Usually leaves, soil and sand that pass through the strainer harden at the pipe bend and form a plug. When rainwater from the roof collects in the same line in Sultanbeyli, the problem can reach the downpipe. Cleaning the top of the strainer helps only for a short while.
Can I try to unclog the balcony drain myself?
Lifting the grate and clearing the leaves and sludge on top is a step you can do yourself. We would not recommend using a chemical drain opener, because it can damage the pipe and the balcony covering. If the blockage is at the bend, pushing a hard tool into the pipe can loosen the joints.
Can the drain still be cleared if the balcony has been enclosed and a covering laid?
Yes. For a drain that has been closed off or left under the covering, we reach it with a camera and find out where the connection leads. If needed, the options of PVC drain pipe replacement and balcony drain repair are explained to you at this stage. Mortar and silicone that got into the pipe during the enclosing work are cleared as well.
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Call if water is standing in your balcony drain
If the water is not draining from your balcony in Sultanbeyli, or a stain has started on the floor below, call 0212 923 66 85 or write to us on WhatsApp. Once you describe the situation, we come to your address and look into the cause.