Sultangazi Manhole Unclogging
Many of the closely packed four- and five-storey buildings in Sultangazi have been extended over the years, but the shared line is still the diameter it was first built with, so manhole unclogging in Sultangazi often concerns the whole building. The water level under the cover shows where the problem is and how big it is at first glance. We start the job by reading that level.
At Cantley, we first inspect on site and share the cause with you, then we clear the drain. Once the cover is lifted, we identify the blocked line by reading the level and the direction of the connected lines from above, without leaning into the chamber. Then we open the outlet with a motorised drain snake, loosen the sediment at the bottom with pressurised water and flush it down the line. At the end of the job, we follow the outlet line with a camera all the way to the street connection.
Basements and sloping lines in Sultangazi
In buildings on the lower side of a slope, the basements sit lower than the main line in the street. During heavy rain or when the main line is blocked, water can back up into these basements, and the damage is greater where they are used as homes, workshops or storerooms. In these buildings, fitting a backflow valve on the basement outlet after the line is cleared can be a lasting solution, and we recommend assessing it together with a plumber.
In detached houses with gardens, the manhole is often filled with soil washed in after watering the garden, while in the car parks of housing complexes, car-wash mud builds up. When the drain of a restaurant or butcher on the main street joins the same shared line, grease and sediment can reach the neighbouring building, so we identify the source with the camera and plan the cleaning accordingly.
Frequently asked questions
What should I do first if a manhole is overflowing in Sultangazi?
First, do not lean over the cover, and keep children and pets away. Pouring in chemical opener or boiling water can damage the pipes and joints. Then call us, and we will inspect the problem on site and explain the cause.
If the manhole overflows after rain, does that mean it is blocked?
Not every overflow means a blockage, but if a problem you cannot see in dry weather appears in the first downpour, the line connected to the manhole may be narrowed. If it keeps happening, checking the line with a camera makes the cause clear.
Why does the blockage come back after the manhole is cleared?
Because the problem is often in the pipe leaving the manhole. Even when the sediment is cleaned out, a root, a break or a collapse may still be there. Clay pipes in older buildings crack over the years. That is why we check the outlet line with a camera at the end of the job and show you what we find.
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If your manhole is overflowing, get in touch
You can call 0212 923 66 85 or write to us on WhatsApp. If you tell us the type of building the manhole is in and when the overflow started, we can talk more clearly about which line needs to be checked.