Drain cleaning Berlin-Marzahn-Hellersdorf
If several flats stacked above one another in a prefab block have drainage problems, the blockage is usually in the shared stack. In a detached house in Biesdorf it is more likely in the main drain or at the inspection chamber.
Drain cleaning in Marzahn-Hellersdorf: what you should know
A blocked toilet or a drain that no longer empties is more than a nuisance. With backflow, dirty water can escape. Get help in good time.
In the prefab blocks, bathroom and kitchen are usually arranged around a shared service shaft. Many buildings have been renovated, but some pipes still date from construction in the 1970s and 1980s. In the detached-house estates, every owner is responsible for their own water connection, main drain and hot water.
Typical cases
- Toilet blocked or overflowing
- Unpleasant smell from the drain
- Backflow in the basement or floor drain
- Water drains slowly or not at all
What you can do now
- 1Don't let more water runStop using the affected drain and, if possible, the drains above it.
- 2No harsh chemicalsChemical drain cleaners attack old pipes and seals and are dangerous if work is done afterwards.
- 3Ask the neighboursIn an apartment building: if others have the same problem, the blockage is probably in the shared pipe.
- 4Call usDescribe which drains are affected. That helps the plumber bring the right tools.
Smell gas? Call 112 or your gas network operator's emergency service immediately. Leave the flat and do not use any switches.
How pipes are cleaned
Drain snake
A rotating spiral breaks up blockages in washbasins, showers, toilets and smaller pipes.
High-pressure jetting
Water at high pressure flushes grease, limescale and deposits out of larger pipes, for example soil stacks and main drains.
Camera inspection
A camera inside the pipe shows where the blockage is and whether the pipe is damaged, for example by roots or cracks.
Where is the blockage?
The wider the pipe (DN = nominal diameter in mm), the deeper inside the building the problem usually is.
| Drain | Pipe | Typical cause |
|---|---|---|
| Washbasin, bidet | DN 40 | Hair, soap, toothpaste |
| Shower, bathtub | DN 40–50 | Hair, soap residue |
| Kitchen sink, dishwasher | DN 50 | Grease, food scraps, coffee grounds |
| Toilet | DN 100 | Wet wipes, hygiene products, too much paper |
| Soil stack in the building | DN 100 | Deposits from several flats |
| Main drain to the sewer | DN 100–150 | Roots, sagging pipes, grease |
How it works
Drain cleaning & blocked drains in Marzahn-Hellersdorf: from your call to the repair.
- You call usfreeBriefly describe what happened and where. This enquiry is free.
- We refer youfreeWe take down your request and pass it on to a suitable plumbing company near you.
- The plumber contacts youfreeThe plumber calls you back, asks for details of the problem and tells you the price.
- On siteThe plumber inspects the damage, takes measurements and gets the right material if needed.
- DoneThe repair is carried out straight away. You settle payment and all details with the plumber.
Drain cleaning in all neighbourhoods of Marzahn-Hellersdorf
- Marzahn
- Biesdorf
- Kaulsdorf
- Mahlsdorf
- Hellersdorf
General information about the district: Plumber Marzahn-Hellersdorf
Questions about Drain cleaning in Marzahn-Hellersdorf
I live in a prefab block. Am I allowed to call a plumber myself?
In an emergency, for example when water is leaking and the property management cannot be reached, you may get help to prevent greater damage. Still inform the management as soon as possible. Who bears the costs depends on the cause and your tenancy agreement.
What causes most blockages?
In the kitchen it is grease and food scraps, in the bathroom hair and soap residue, in the toilet wet wipes, hygiene products and too much paper. In main drains, roots and sagging pipes are added to that.
Can I clear the blockage myself?
Minor blockages in a washbasin can often be cleared with a plunger or by cleaning the trap. If that doesn't help or several drains are affected, it is better to call a professional.
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