Blocked Drains

There are a few signs that may indicate you have a blocked drain. These include:

  • A sulphurous smell
  • Slow-draining sinks
  • High-rising sinks or toilets
  • Gurgling toilets, sinks or showers

If you think you may have a blockage, we recommend that you call us to investigate it as soon as possible. These signs usually mean a problem has been present for a while – and if it’s not rectified quickly, it may create further issues such as flooding.

Our specialist team will attend your home or commercial property no matter the time of day. We’ll identify the location and nature of the blockage, and clear it quickly using innovative methods and pioneering technology. And we’ll work as quickly, affordably and tidily as possible to ensure minimum disruption.

Our priority is ensuring your home stays safe and your business keeps running, and we’ll do whatever we need to make sure that happens.

For blocked drain services in Reading or surrounding areas, call a member of our team 24/7 on  0118 336 0084 or 020 7099 6292

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absolutely brilliant service - Viktor arrived on the time stated - really pleasant guy and quickly got on with the job - i have peace of mind back - thank you drain surgeons - julie
Rissington kart club
Rissington kart club
13:58 12 Mar 24
Ok these people are brilliant. Was a bit taken aback at the upfront fee but it’s callout PLUS first hour combined which makes it reasonable. Victor was excellent - fixed blocked drain very fast and stayed to do a further inspection to see what future remedial action could be taken - as I’d paid for the time already. Definitely recommend
Helen Keeble
Helen Keeble
13:05 03 Mar 24
I highly recommend Drain Surgeons. From the initial call the service was exceptional and Lukasz came really quickly. He was so friendly, thorough and sorted the issue really quickly. He was so professional despite fairly grim job to resolve. Many thanks
Jill Bestwick
Jill Bestwick
19:41 29 Feb 24
Many thanks to Drain Surgeons for promptly clearing my sewer drain which was rising into my back garden. And many thanks to Jodi for going the extra mile and coming out so late at 7:30pm. It was a tough job but Jodi kept at it and eventually it cleared. I'm so grateful for the service provided.
Marc Evans
Marc Evans
19:33 21 Feb 24
Fantastic service from start to finish. Called the office to explain the issue, they were super friendly and helpful and advised someone would be out in a few hours. Victor arrived within 2 hours and quickly identified the issue. He was very professional and extremely respectful of our property. He kept me informed and talked me through the issue, including showing me everything on the cameras. He was vey clean and tidy and made sure I was completely happy before he left. Excellent service from everyone I dealt with at Drain Surgeons but particularly Victor. Great company, great service, highly recommend!.
Kirsty Maher
Kirsty Maher
13:39 19 Feb 24
Great company from start to finish. From the first phone call, to the job on site they were so professional.Had a small cesspit that needed to be cleared and I was really worried as we live on a farm. There was no need too, super professional and manoeuvred themselves round the farm like a pro.Even the farmer was impressed he didn't have to tow him out and it takes a lot to impress him.
natalie hayes
natalie hayes
12:32 18 Feb 24
Very much recommend this company (Ryan & Victor). Firstly in July 2023 Ryan came out as an emergency as our drains were blocked and toilet filling up. We had a young baby and didn’t want to be ripped off but their pricing seemed very reasonable. The company were prompt and helpful and Ryan worked fast to unblock our outside drains and clearly identified the problem. Then in February 2024 my mother had a blocked outside drainage identified on a survey and we suggested she used Drain Surgeons - Victor worked quickly to unblock and fix it. We would use this company again if need be!
Laura
Laura
12:39 10 Feb 24
Outstanding service. Very thorough and friendly. Job done quick and efficiently. Thanks to the office staff and Ryan working on-site!!
Kristian Altenkaemper
Kristian Altenkaemper
16:57 12 Jan 24
You think when you buy a new house that the drains should be clear? Well that's not the case in Dubai. I'm very happy that I took the advice of a friend of mine to call up Dean and book an appointment to come check our drains. Extremely educational by sharing knowledge about the system we have and impartial in advising of the correct course of action to be taken regardless of money. Really friendly and professional and I would recommend to anyone who has any issues with their drains to spend their money here! An absolute must!!!
Pete Robinson
Pete Robinson
03:05 05 Jan 24
Highly recommend Drain Surgeons, they did a fantastic job re-lining our cracked clay pipe using blue light technology. They were polite, efficient, cleaned up after themselves and the staff in the office always helpful and quick to get back to you. We had 3 or 4 quotes to do this job and Drain Surgeons were the best for price and skill and offered blue light technology which no other company quoted us for.They saved us having to dig down and replace a pipe. Thank you, could'nt recommend enough!
Henny Wellington
Henny Wellington
16:51 04 Jan 24
The team came less than 2 hours after I called, where polite, professional - I am glad I called them. I am not sure it is possible to find anyone better than Drain Surgeons!
AM PA (AA)
AM PA (AA)
15:27 02 Jan 24
This is such a lovely company to deal with from start to finish. Everyone is happy, listens to you and genuinely wants to help. Well done for just being good eggs!
Kate CT
Kate CT
22:25 21 Dec 23
Victor who attended our property was excellent.Went about our problem analytically and even opened up nearby Thames Water drain to check where blockage was.Nice attitude that every problem has a solution.
Gerry Bacon
Gerry Bacon
11:18 21 Dec 23
first class service . would 100% recomend
tim holloway
tim holloway
20:40 18 Nov 23
Very thorough and friendly. Job done quick and efficiently. Thankyou office staff for quick response and understanding.
Doreen Forster
Doreen Forster
16:39 15 Nov 23
My name is mimi and I had jodi come in to do my drains and I must say he was an absolute delight to have . Talked me through everything and was a pleasure to have him to do the work so proactive and so intelligent I am super pleased with the work he's done . Bravo my dear
Mariama Gbla
Mariama Gbla
12:58 14 Nov 23
Victor did a terrific job with our blocked downpipe which was a lot less straight-forward than it appeared. He identified the problem immediately, explained how he would resolve it & did so with great professionalism. Cleaned everything up afterwards. Would recommend Drain Surgeons. Very impressed.
Andy Trenchard
Andy Trenchard
14:23 14 Oct 23
My knowledge of septjc tanks was minimal. Lots of information given, and a first rate job done.
Timothy Elvin
Timothy Elvin
14:19 03 Oct 23
After locating a blocked drainage system at the retirement development I manage, Drain Surgeons where contacted, attended within an hour, and within 2 hours, job done. Ryan was fantastic, talking me through every step. He took every care not to leave uncovered drains unattended, was polite and courteous with my residents, even offering to carry one residents bags for her. Top job! Would definitely recommend. Thank you.
steve benford
steve benford
16:59 21 Sep 23
We had a issue with an old drainage system from the moment we moved in and Oliver has been extremely helpful in resolving the problem for us. Drain Surgeons have put in a new treatment plant and soak away. Justin, who lead the team onsite, was very helpful and ensured the work ran smoothly. I would highly recommend this business to anyone and we will only be using Drain Surgeons for all future work.
Charlie W
Charlie W
09:18 21 Sep 23
For the 2nd year running, Drain Surgeons have been fantastic in responding to full sess pit at a holiday home on the Thames. Called Sunday evening and by 9am Monday Dave Hartley the engineer arrived and saved our holiday! Cannot recommend enough, thanks to the Team at Drain Surgeons.
Jon Horton
Jon Horton
09:25 10 Jul 23
Ryan did a great job at unblocking our drain. He was polite and professional and talked me through everything. Very impressed with the service we received
Natasha Wright
Natasha Wright
07:39 05 May 23
Very impressed with the work of the Drain Surgeon engineer.He managed to locate two covers which were hidden beneath dense vegetation. All done with good humour and considerable expertise. Will certainly use them again.
Ken Fitt
Ken Fitt
19:51 27 Apr 23
Had a major issue with our cesspit, Dean was extremely helpful. He and the boys were knowledgeable and offered differing solutions to obtaining parts to help keep cost down. They were quick to attend and responded quickly to any queries. The whole group are top lads and will get your issue resolved. Really pleased we used them. Thanks again 👍👍👍👍Edit: 2023 - Once again Dean and the boys came up trumps. Top lads and always willing to go the extra mile.
Jason Griffiths
Jason Griffiths
14:42 19 Apr 23
Called this morning for an emergency septic tank draining. Dave the engineer was very friendly and went above and beyond to serve us fast, as we are relocating tomorrow. From the office to the engineers, Drain Surgeons are overall fantastic.
Lucy S
Lucy S
14:08 05 Apr 23
Lee is very effective and friendly
wenting liu
wenting liu
17:03 03 Mar 23
Have used DS for several years. Very satisfied with the professional and quality of service they provide. This year my tank was emptied in my absence and there was no evidence they had been. I would not hesitate to recommend them.
Richard Wilding
Richard Wilding
09:57 19 Feb 23
A big Thank you to Victor Edwards from Drain Surgeons and Thames Water for the amazing Job done in Knaphill, Woking on the 15/02/2022 ; making our area a better place to live.
Elena De Paz
Elena De Paz
21:00 17 Feb 23
Viktor was polite and efficient. Good job, thank you.
Ross Gow
Ross Gow
19:23 13 Feb 23
Victor with a C is great he’s been out to my property twice in the last couple of months and has done a thorough job making sure the property was left in a good state following the clearing of the blockage! Great member to have on the team.
Yasmin Richardson
Yasmin Richardson
12:55 30 Jan 23
Great service, never thought they could sort it having tried myself. All done and dusted within the hour.
roger Hopewell
roger Hopewell
11:20 13 Jan 23
Excellent service, the engineer how attended the property was very polite, he new his job well and left no mess after emptying my cesspit. I will definitely be using them again. 🙂
Nigel Carr
Nigel Carr
16:49 12 Jan 23
Excellent service, very friendly staff and engineers - would certainly recommend
Millie Messum
Millie Messum
08:52 16 Dec 22
Always very reliable - a great service all round!
Diana Brice
Diana Brice
16:47 15 Dec 22
Exceptional service ! Can’t recommend them more highly . These guys are amazing . I had a broken down biodigester about to overflow , the lady I called was super , and instantly sent a lorry to rescue a potentially horrible situation . Superb service and very competitive price
Fi H
Fi H
17:54 09 Dec 22
Seb and Flo were very professional and helpful. Seb went beyond the call of duty to delver the highest standards. Will use drainsurgeons again and request their smallest tanker for our particular needs.
Richard Millington
Richard Millington
14:34 09 Dec 22
Installing a new sewage treatment tank to replace existing non-compliant septic tank -Justin and Aaron, have done a fantastic job. I cannot praise them enough, and your backup team as well, the electricians and the tanker driver etc.Professional: Everything done correctly, documented daily, made safe continuously.Careful: This was tricky access, but the guys were so careful to avoid damage and keep things clean.Personable: Such nice guys, a pleasure to chat with them and understand what they were doing.Job well done: It works fine, and by the time they have finished they will have repaired the lawn, brought in new topsoil and grass seed, all of which are beyond my expectations.Value for money: I got 5 quotations and you were the lowest by far. But the standard of work is impeccable.
John May
John May
15:02 17 Nov 22
I called Drain Surgeons Ltd at 9.30am Monday because my loos weren’t flushing and sinks not draining. I thought my sewage tank needed emptying. Seb turned up in his tanker before 11.30, saw the tank was far from full, and the treatment system and pump were working well. So he set about looking for a blockage, which he found and then dealt with very quickly.He was brilliant - really helpful, explained everything well and was clearly determined to sort out any problems before he left.The office staff were all very good too. Whole service quite exceptional.
Penelope Makins
Penelope Makins
14:01 14 Nov 22
Delighted with the helpful courteous way your engineer unblocked the drain for me. He even talked with Thames Water on my behalf explaining the problem.I will definitely recommend your company to all my friends and family.
Audrey Bird
Audrey Bird
15:48 09 Nov 22
Excellent and professional service, from the lovely lady I spoke to on the phone, and from the engineer who attended.I was searching for quotes and availability online and there was absolutely no sales pressure. The receptionist was really helpful and organised for me to pay the invoice within 15 minutes... I was updated by email and the engineer arrived and was courteous, professional and tidied away everything well. Then left once the job was done..before I could give them a tip.I will definitely use this service again..!Friendly, Professional and fab knowledge about what a septic tank and housekeeping of that entails... Very impressed!Thank you 😊
Pippa Jayne White
Pippa Jayne White
19:06 07 Nov 22
Drain Surgeons came out this morning to unblock a drain. Victor was quick, efficient and had the job done in no time at all. It's the second time that I've used Drain Surgeons and they've been very good on both occasions.
Jon Dunn
Jon Dunn
12:17 02 Nov 22
Brilliant job! My drain had blocked (of course) at a weekend. Exceptionally friendly service from the person who answered the phone. The lovely man who did the drain was quick, helpful and equally friendly. I will definitely have Drain Surgeons as my 'go to' for any future drain work. Expensive but if this is the quality of service Drain Surgeons usually give then they are well worth the money.
Katrina Sheldon
Katrina Sheldon
17:26 30 Oct 22
Oliver,Gary & Dil did a fantastic job on our new drainage field.Great service,attention to detail.Highly recommend Adrian Surgeons.Mark & Julia Williams,Russells Water,Henley on Thames.
Mark Williams
Mark Williams
11:03 25 Oct 22
Brilliant ! Victor turned up within the hour he was so polite, friendly and helpful. Being a lady (that doesn't understand drainage) he explained everything very clearly and go the job done within no time. I would highly recommend this company -
Deborah Bradbury
Deborah Bradbury
14:01 06 Oct 22
Great service, highly efficient, prompt and very effective for my septic tank. I will be using drain surgeons again.
peter condon
peter condon
13:41 29 Sep 22
Not cheap, but Victor came within 2 hours, did a thoroughly professional job clearing our surface water drain and wrote a helpful, detailed report.
Geoffrey Million
Geoffrey Million
13:53 16 Sep 22
Great Service! We needed a cctv survey of the drains on a property we are purchasing. They have made the whole process so easy and simple, from the ease of booking to the, amazing service given at the survey. Victor was such a friendly and helpful guy and did an amazing job. We got the report back that same morning. Would highly recommended.
Emma Grover
Emma Grover
10:30 15 Sep 22