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Drain & Able

9.99/10

Reading, Berkshire

Checkatrade member since May 2013
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9.99 /10

Based on 25 reviews over the past 12 months

Quality of work

9.96

Reliability

10

Communication

10

What customers are saying

AI-generated from customer reviews over last 24 months

Customers consistently praise this company for its professional, friendly, and efficient service. Reviewers frequently mention the team's punctuality, clear communication, and how they leave properties tidy once the work is finished.

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Reviews (1106)

  • 10

    Friendly, professional and effective!

    Posted 18 July

    All of the people I have interacted with at Drain & Able have been great. The back office as well as the on-site engineers were very friendly and professional throughout. The problem was identified quickly and an immediate fix executed, as well as a clear explanation of what was needed to prevent reoccurrence. I immediately felt I was dealing with people who knew exactly what they were doing and cared about my problem. Highly recommended!
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: RG4
  • 10

    External drain unblocking

    Posted 18 July

    The team arrived on time, quickly assessed the issue and completed the job. Access was through the house and they were very careful to ensure no mess. Excellent service
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: RG31
  • 10

    External Blocked Drain

    Posted 07 July

    I called Drain and Able in Reading due to a blocked external drain at my elderly mother’s house. I spoke with a lady called Diane who was very sympathetic and who quickly arranged for the engineer to come to site. I met Kevin onsite at the agreed time he was very courteous and went about his job in a very professional way. It didn’t take Kevin long to clear the blockage, and afterwards Kevin checked to make sure everything was working as it should be before he left site. I wouldn’t hesitate to use Drain and Able again and I can highly recommend this company.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: RG31
  • 10

    Chartered Accountant

    Posted 13 June

    Could not fault them!
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: RG7
  • 10

    Toilet backing up

    Posted 23 April

    Ben, from Drain & Able first attended on 24th March. He was more than happy to let me watch what was going on, and showed me the camera view revealing the damage done by a water pipe ‘moling’ through a toilet drain, thus causing our toilet to back up. By 4th April all work had been completed. When the repair was actually undertaken, like any small boy, I wanted to look in the hole and see what was going on, and this didn’t cause them any problem. If they hadn’t wanted me to look, that would have been cause for concern! As you can see by the attached you can just tell where they lifted the pavi
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: RG4
  • 10

    Repairing/ refitting worn pitch fibre drain

    Posted 22 April

    Excellent work all round. Prompt and easy to deal with. Felt like a difficult job was in safe hands. Left the property very neat and tidy too. Highly recommended.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: RG2

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Company Info

Owner

Mr & Mrs Kevin & Diane Andrews

Sole Trader

12 years on Checkatrade

VAT Registered

Yes: 880820712

Domestic WorkCommercial WorkFree EstimatesCards AcceptedInsurance Work Undertaken24 Hour Call-out

Looking for drain cleaning in your area, drain clearing near me, Emergency drain unblocking companies in your area or a drainage company near you?

No call out charge with our highly recommended, established, reputable independent family run Emergency 24 Hour Drain Clearance Company based in Reading, Berkshire, who offer a professional, honest and reliable service not only in Reading in Berkshire but all surrounding areas with over 20 years experience in the industry.

All telephone calls answered by a personal contact from the company.

Reading Berkshire based Drain & Able are renowned for their honesty, integrity and reliability.

Quality, efficiency and cost effectiveness are why our customers recommend us.

Genuine out of hours emergency service with fully trained uniformed experienced CRB checked engineers in liveried vans, so you know exactly who you are dealing with.

Whatever your drainage problem be sure to call Drain & Able for an honest answer and rapid response.

A range of our services include:

  • Blocked Drains, Sinks, Toilets, Urinals, Gullies in Reading Berkshire & all surrounding areas
  • Drain clearing/drain cleaning/drain unblocking
  • Tree root ingress removal in Reading Berkshire & surrounding areas
  • CCTV Drainage Surveys, Inspections & Investigations
  • High Pressure Water Jetting
  • Descaling
  • Full Structural Drain Repair & Reline Service
  • Drain Installation including Installation/Replacement Soakaways
  • Drain Maintenance
  • Domestic & Commercial
  • Planned Preventative Programmes
  • Free honest advice

No nonsense approach with an honest appraisal of any drainage problem.

Fully accredited with High Pressure Water Jetting Association, SAFEContractor & CHAS meeting & adhering to Health and Safety standards.

As well as offering drain cleaning, drain clearing and drain unblocking in the whole of Reading Berkshire, Tilehurst, Caversham, Pangbourne, Earley, Woodley, Pangbourne, Bracknell, Wokingham and all surrounding areas we offer our full range of drain services in parts of Oxfordshire, parts of Surrey & parts of North Hampshire.

Please give us a call to discuss any drain problem you may be experiencing.

Accreditations and awards

City & Guilds Qualified - Level 2
City & Guilds Qualified - Level 2
National Association of Drainage Contactors
National Association of Drainage Contactors

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