Drain and Sewer Services in Zeytinburnu
Your drain problem in Zeytinburnu may be in a flat, a shop or a basement workshop. The Cantley team comes to all of these addresses in the district 24/7 and clears the blocked drain without breaking or digging anything up. Our method is the same at every address: first we look inside the line with a camera and locate the blockage. Depending on the type of blockage, we choose the drain snake or the high-pressure water jet and clean that section without touching the surrounding pipe. No tiles are broken, no floor is opened up, and the cleared line is tested with water in front of you.
Zeytinburnu is known for its densely built neighbourhoods and small businesses mixed in with housing. In many buildings the basement or ground floor is used as a workshop, storeroom or shop, and the drains of these businesses connect to the same line as the flats. The district is also one of the places where urban renewal started early and on a large scale, so renovated buildings and older ones share the same street. When you call, we ask whether there is a business in the building so that we can estimate the load on the line in advance.
Basement workshops and the shared lines of changing streets
In densely built neighbourhoods such as Merkezefendi and Seyitnizam, attached apartment blocks and narrow streets are the norm. Some of these buildings have small workshops in the basement, such as garment makers. The toilets, sinks and tea corners used by the people working there are in heavy use all day, and fabric dust, thread and lint also get into the line through the floor drains. Basement floors are often lower than the main line in the street, so when the shared line blocks, these workshops are the first place to be affected. After clearing the line in these buildings, we also talk to the business owner about what can be done against backflow. We also ask about the workshop's working hours and schedule the job at the time that disturbs production least.
In the Kazlıçeşme and Telsiz area, buildings rebuilt through urban renewal and new housing complexes stand out. Even when the plumbing in a new building is sound, the joint can be weak where the building outlet is connected to the old street connection. In new buildings, mortar and construction debris that has found its way into the pipe also causes blockages in the first years. In older buildings still waiting their turn for renewal, the problem is usually kitchen lines narrowed by grease and the shared stack. In Zeytinburnu we start every job with a camera to tell whether the problem is inside the building or at the street connection, and we choose the clearing method accordingly.
Thread, mortar and grease: what blocks Zeytinburnu lines
Because homes and businesses sit side by side in Zeytinburnu, a single call may require us to check more than one drain. We have grouped our main jobs under five headings.
Drain Unclogging
In basement workshops, floor drains and sink drains fill up with thread, lint and fabric dust. We clean the drains and the connected line with the snake and pressurised water, and we can suggest a fine mesh to place over the drain. We can fit the cleaning to a time when the machines are not running.
Backflow Valve Installation
Wastewater can flow back into basement workshops and flats that sit lower than the street line, during rain or when the shared line is blocked. After cleaning the line, we fit a backflow valve at the basement outlet and show you how to check the valve.
Toilet Unclogging
Workshop toilets used by many employees often block because of paper towels, sanitary pads and wet wipes. We clear the toilet without removing the bowl, show you what came out, and suggest a short warning note that can be hung on the toilet door. We also check the rest of the line.
CCTV Drain Unclogging
In buildings renewed through urban renewal, if the blockage keeps returning at the same point, we use the camera to film the spot where the new building outlet meets the old street connection. The recording makes it clear whether the problem is inside the building or at the connection.
Kitchen Sink Unclogging
In older Zeytinburnu apartment blocks, kitchen lines narrow with grease and food residue, and water rises in the sinks on the lower floors. We go in with the snake from under the worktop, break up the grease layer and check the stack connection. We also test the drains of the neighbouring flats to confirm that the line is fully clear.
All services we provide in Zeytinburnu
Frequently asked questions
Wastewater is flowing back into our basement workshop in Zeytinburnu, what should we do?
The way to protect the workshop is to have the blocked outlet line cleared and then have a backflow valve fitted at the basement drain outlet to stop the return flow. Basement floors are lower than the main line in the street, so when the shared line blocks or in heavy rain, water returns to the lowest point. The backflow valve stops this. While you wait, we recommend lifting fabric and machines off the floor and keeping electrical connections away from the wet area.
Can you clear a blockage in Zeytinburnu while our workshop is running?
Yes, in most cases we can work without stopping production. The only thing we ask is that the toilets and sinks connected to the line we are clearing are not used for a while. When working at a floor drain, we cover the area where the machines stand with sheeting. If the shared line needs cleaning, we plan the job for a quiet time such as the lunch break or after working hours. We also clear away any dirt left from the work.
Why does our new building in Zeytinburnu, built through urban renewal, have blockages?
Two causes are the most common in new buildings: construction debris that has found its way into the pipe, and a weak joint where the new building outlet is connected to the old street connection. In such buildings we follow the line with a camera and work out which of the two is the cause. We share the footage with the management, so it becomes clear whether the problem comes from the construction or from use.
Why is water rising from the lower floor sink in our old apartment block in Zeytinburnu?
Water rising from a lower floor sink usually shows that the shared kitchen stack has narrowed. Greasy water coming from the upper floors collects at the bottom bend of the stack and comes back up through the nearest outlet, the lower floor sink. When we clear the sink, we also clean the foot of the stack. If the problem keeps coming back, we plan with the management to have the whole stack cleaned. During this, we protect the flat on the lower floor with sheeting.
Our drain unclogging services
No-Dig Drain Unclogging
We locate the blockage with a camera, then clear it with a drain snake and pressurised water. Your tiles stay where they are.
See detailsToilet Unclogging
From an overflowing toilet to the building's shared stack, we clear the toilet drain.
See detailsWashbasin Unclogging
Whether the blockage is in the trap or in the line inside the wall, we clear it cleanly.
See detailsKitchen Sink Unclogging
We jet the whole kitchen drain line with high-pressure water to remove built-up grease and starch.
See detailsCommercial Kitchen Drain Clearing
In restaurant and cafe kitchens, we clear the floor drain, grease trap and shared line without interrupting service.
See detailsShower and Bathtub Drain Unclogging
We clear the hair and soap that build up in floor drains, shower channels and bathtub drains.
See detailsBalcony Drain Unclogging
We clear balcony drains clogged with leaves, soil and sand before the rain arrives.
See detailsDrain Unclogging
We work out which drain is blocked, then clear the line in your home or workplace.
See detailsBlocked Drain Clearing
Is the blockage in the trap, the shared stack or the building outlet? We find it and show you the cause so it doesn't come back.
See detailsPVC Drain Pipe Unclogging
We clear PVC drain pipes without breaking anything, using heads that won't damage them.
See detailsPipe Unclogging
PVC, cast iron, galvanised or concrete pipe: we clear the blocked pipe with a head suited to its material.
See detailsWorkshop or flat in Zeytinburnu, write to us
Send us your workshop's working hours or your flat's floor by calling 0212 923 66 85 or writing on WhatsApp. The team that comes to your address in Zeytinburnu inspects the line with a camera, explains the cause and clears the blockage without breaking anything.