Drainage Services in Reading

Reading sits at the meeting point of the River Thames and River Kennet, and low-lying areas near both rivers, including parts of Caversham and the town centre, can experience a high water table that puts additional pressure on older drainage during wet weather. The town's Victorian terraces have traditional clay pipe, often combined sewer, and root ingress from established street trees is a common cause of blockages in these older neighbourhoods.

Extensive post-war and modern development across Reading, including large estates in Lower Earley and Woodley, brought separate foul and surface water systems in concrete and later plastic pipe. Reading's underlying London Clay and river terrace gravels mean ground conditions vary across the town, and some properties on clay can see seasonal ground movement affecting pipe joints, while gravel areas drain more freely but can be prone to washout around damaged pipework.

Our surveys in Reading start with CCTV inspection to establish pipe material, sewer type and any river-related water ingress. High-pressure jetting handles blockages from grease, silt and roots effectively, and no-dig lining is frequently the preferred repair for pipework beneath driveways or gardens near the riverside areas where excavation would be disruptive.