Üsküdar Sewer Line Unclogging
When you notice dirty water rising from a shower drain, or smell sewer odour on the basement stairs, it is natural to suspect that the need for sewer line unclogging in Üsküdar comes from the building's shared line. At this stage Cantley inspects your building on site and explains the cause first, and only then starts the work.
In Üsküdar, the caretaker of an apartment building is usually the first person to notice the smell or water overflowing from the manhole. For site management, neighbours on different floors mentioning slow drains at the same time is an important clue. Watching the camera footage together with the management representative and making the decision jointly keeps the process both transparent and easy to follow.
Why the main line gets stuck in the street in Üsküdar's older buildings
The line leaving the basement of an older building often consists of terracotta or cast iron pipes, and cracks and shifted joints are common in these pipes. In flats renovated with restoration work, the washbasin and toilet may be new, but the old connection out to the street can remain in place, and we often look for the blockage under the courtyard.
On steep, narrow streets there are buildings that vehicles cannot get close to, so the equipment has to stay portable. In coastal neighbourhoods such as Kandilli and Çengelköy the line has little slope, so sediment builds up easily, while in the newer buildings of Altunizade heavy use and things wrongly put down the floor lines stand out.
Frequently asked questions
In Üsküdar, is a blockage in a single flat or in the whole building?
If you see waste water rising from the ground-floor toilet or shower drain, the problem is most likely in the main line. If your neighbours on the upper floors also mention slow drains, that supports this picture.
If water is overflowing from the manhole cover, can I deal with it myself?
No, it is not right to open the manhole cover and work inside it yourself. Pouring in a chemical drain opener can cause an unexpected reaction and splashing. So inform the management and wait without touching the cover.
If the shaft in the street is full, who is responsible?
If your building's last manhole is empty and the shaft in the street is full, the problem is in the public network and should be reported to İSKİ. If the blockage is in your own line, clearing it is the building's responsibility and we proceed together with the management.
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If your building has an overflow or a smell
If you have noticed an overflow, a smell or slow drains in your building in Üsküdar, call 0212 923 66 85 or write to us on WhatsApp.