# Sultangazi Balcony Drain Unclogging

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If water is still standing on your balcony floor after the rain has stopped, balcony drain unclogging in Sultangazi often starts at the elbow right below the strainer. When leaves, soil and sand harden together, the plug grows, the water rises to the threshold and starts to seep into the flat below.

When we arrive, we look inside the pipe with a camera, find where the blockage is and explain the cause to you. Then we clear the elbow with a motorised drain snake, and if the blockage extends into the downpipe, we flush it with pressurised water. We take care to work without breaking the balcony floor.

## Why balcony drains block quickly in Sultangazi

In Sultangazi, many of the four and five-storey buildings standing side by side have had an extra floor or a roof floor added later. The downpipe inside the building stays at its original diameter while the load grows, so balcony drains fill quickly with leaves and soil.

In a building with a basement, a blockage on the upper floors can make water come back up in the basement flats. In a detached house or a house with a garden, the line the balcony drain connects to varies from building to building, so we first check the connection with a camera. Because greasy water from bakeries and restaurants on the main street builds up in the shared line, we plan the cleaning around that load.

## Frequently asked questions

### What should I do first when my balcony drain is blocked in Sultangazi?

First lift the strainer grate and clear the leaves and soil with a gloved hand. Do not pour boiling water down the drain, use lukewarm tap water instead. Chemical openers can harden the blockage and may harm your skin. If cleaning the strainer is not enough, the blockage is most likely in the elbow or the downpipe.

### Can a drain that was closed off when the balcony was glazed be opened?

Yes, we can reach the closed-off drain with a camera and find out where the connection leads. We take care to proceed without breaking the balcony floor, and if needed, replacing the PVC drain pipe is considered as well.

### What does it mean if there is a sewer smell coming from the balcony drain?

It usually shows that the trap has dried out or become blocked. The smell is stronger when no water has gone down the drain for a long time. Rinsing the trap is often enough, and if the smell continues, the pipe needs to be checked.

## If water is pooling on your balcony, get in touch

You can call 0212 923 66 85 or write to us on WhatsApp. You can reach us at night and at weekends too. Tell us about your problem and we will plan the first inspection together.

Phone: 0212 923 66 85 (tel:+902129236685)  
WhatsApp: https://wa.me/905315687185