Drain & Able

124 Grovelands Road, Reading

This highly recommended, well-established, independent drainage business is family run and guarantees that all calls are answered personally, and if they say they’ll come, they’ll be there. CHAS, SAFE Contractor, Checkatrade, High Pressure Water Jetting Association approved. Fully insured. Deal with all blockages. Genuine 24/7 service. No call-out or hidden charges. Call 0118 957 6244 any time.

Locations: Reading, Earley, Lower Earley, Woodley, Sonning, Three Mile Cross, Shinfield, Swallowfield, Mortimer, Burghfield Common, Burghfield, Theale, Calcot, Tilehurst, Purley, Pangbourne, Caversham, Kidmore End, Sonning Common, Aldermaton, Tadley, Bradfield, Beenham, Goring, Whitchurch, Woodcote, Upper Basildon, Thatcham


Services include: Drain Cleaning, CCTV Scanning, Professional CCTV Drain Surveys, Blocked Toilets, Blocked Sinks, Removal of Fat & Grease Deposits, Retrieval of Lost Drain Rods & Attachments, Removal of Tree Root Ingress from Drains, Flood Water Removal, Safety Sanitisation & Clean ups


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Year entered The Directory 2006

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Connor was exceptionally professional, courteous and competent. He quickly worked out what the problem was and worked very efficiently to resolve the blockage. He explained what he had discovered, gave us advice on minimising the issue in the future and laid out our options very clearly. After he had finished, you would not have known anyone had been there - it was all left tidy and clean. We will definitely be calling Drain & Able if we have need to drain services in the future.

HJ 11 23

Diane was able to schedule for same day drain clearance. Engineer came out - was very friendly and quickly removed the blockage.

01 23

Very professional team. On time, incredibly courteous, explained what work they were doing at all times, worked swiftly and efficiently, cleaned the areas when they were finished.

01 23

Very friendly guys and very thorough. Fixed the issue and advised for further investigation. Left area spotless. Great service and would absolutely recommend. Many thanks.

01 22

Extremely pleased with all aspects of the job. They were quick, very clean, considering how messy the job was, and cheerful with it. They were also one of the few who bothered to respond to my enquiry. 5 stars, would absolutely use them again.

01 23

I noticed I had a blocked drain and I called Drain and Able. Kevin and Connor came out the same day and quickly fixed the problem. Excellent and friendly service.

11 22

Diane at the office was very good with my enquiry and appointment. Kevin and Connor attended within the time agreed, and were brilliant on the day. The problem was investigated, and solved professionally. Thank you

11 22

Turned up on time. Great job efficiently and quickly carried out. Would recommend and use again. Thank you

11 22

Fantastic speedy communication and job booked in quickly. The work required was explained to me and the blockage was dealt with very efficiently. Great written report of the work completed and photograph to support this. Cannot recommend enough!

11 22

Very pleased with the work carried out but Kevin and Connor. The guys arrived on time, were courteous, friendly and very professional throughout. If you have a drain problem, these are definitely the guys to call. Highly recommended.

10 22

Very good service really professional very polite and job well done.                                                              

10 22

When I phoned, they explained that they were very busy and would not be able to attend for at least a week - I appreciated their honesty as it set my expectations correctly. A date was set and on the day they phoned to say that they were on their way. They were friendly and cheerful and efficiently set about clearing the drain. The job was completed in reasonable time and they cleared up after themselves and left the place clean and tidy. I could not fault them or their work.

09 22

I highly recommend this local, family run business. They provide an efficient and friendly service and the operative was friendly and helpful.

07 22

Ended up being a relatively small job but to me, with a houseful this weekend, was very important to rectify. Connor and Kevin couldn’t have been kinder, explaining everything as they went along, solving the problem and giving advice. They were prompt, courteous and hard working and I would not hesitate to recommend this company. Thanks also to Diane for fitting us in.

07 22

Thank you Kevin and Connor An expert job done with speed, efficiency and a perfect respect for household issues. Clean and safe. Well done.

05 22

Drain & Able could fit me in the next day, found fault, explained to me what needed doing and did it. Also explained what caused the blockage and how it could be avoided in future. All very satisfactory and at reasonable cost.

05 22

Great prompt service Very professional and tidy.                                                                                    

05 22

Had Kevin and Connor out to clear a blockage caused by a dropped hole saw in the sewer line. Very prompt and quick service on a Saturday afternoon. Would definitely recommend them for any of your drainage services!

03 22

I'd always choose a local small business over a big company, if costs are similar. In fact, Drain and Able's price was half the amount quoted by a much larger firm. They were helpful and accommodating. Work was carried out exactly when scheduled and everything was left tidy. Great service. Would definitely recommend.

02 22

Kevin and Connor were great - helpful and efficient. Explained everything very clearly, did a thorough job and left everything safe and tidy.

01 22

Very prompt service. Left everything safe and tidy. Excellent value for money. We would definitely use again if ever needed.

01 22

Brilliant Service from this company. They were out within a few hours to clear my blocked drain. Everyone from the Lady I called in the office, to the guy that came out was very friendly, polite and professional. I was also surprised as to how clean he and his equipment was! He cleaned up completely before he left and even gave me some advice on keeping things clear in the future. I wouldn't hesitate to use or recommend this company again in the future.

01 22

We have been a customer of Drain and Able for many years. They always respond quickly to emergencies, they pull out all the stops possible to get to our sites as quickly as they can when issues occur. Their office staff are polite, efficient and very friendly, their operatives are also the same. We have been working with them for over 10 years now and honestly can’t fault them, their customer service is exemplary.

12 22

Very efficient service. Staff were polite and resolved the issue very quickly. Cannot fault them.               

12 22

Very professional and friendly family run business, couldn't have hoped for a better service.                      

10 22

Great service, very helpful people.                                                                                                           

11 22

Kevin was punctual, friendly and was considerate regarding safety and Covid issues. The work was professionally carried out and left everything spotlessly clean.

11 22

Very pleased with the work undertaken by Drain and Able. Kevin was very knowledgeable, quick and really personable. The issue was explained to me afterwards, advice given to prevent it and everything was put back as it was before. I would recommend this company highly

11 22

Came same day. Work completed well and without mess. Advice given to avoid happening again. Appreciated their honesty.

09 22

Patient and persistent effort eventually cleared our very awkward drain.                                                  

10 22

Came same day. Work completed well and without mess. Advice given to avoid happening again. Appreciated their honesty.

09 22

Outstanding customer service from start to finish.  Great communication throughout &   punctual and friendly. I won’t hesitate to recommend to friends and family

08 22

Great service no complaints.                                                                                                                       

08 21

I have used this company 2-3 times now over the past few years and their service has always been great. They are prompt in arranging appointments, and arrive when they say they will. They are always friendly, giving clear explanations of their findings. They the work out efficiently and leave the scene restored to its original standard. I thoroughly recommend them

07 21

Patient and persistent effort eventually cleared our very awkward drain.                                                     

RL 06 21

Phoned 20 minutes before arriving, then got straight on with identifying which drain was blocked and carrying out the necessary work. Very satisfied with polite manner of the tradesman and work carried out.

GR 06 21

Exceptionally good service received, Prompt, courteous and very good value for money taking into consideration the amount of works that was done. Highly recommend Drain and Able for anybody looking to have a drain cleared.

DR 06 21

Excellent service. Very polite, friendly and efficient.                                                               

LR 05 21

Excellent service received. Communication with the office was fast and efficient. Representative was prompt, courteous and very knowledgeable. Problem was identified and resolved swiftly without fuss. Area left immaculately clean. Would highly recommend.

TW 05 21

Very quickly and reliable service. Also provided advice on potential solutions.                                      

AK 02 21

Excellent work, timely, efficient.                                                                                                          

MF 02 21

Very knowledgeable and professional. The team were very patient and resolved an ongoing stressful issue, that was very complex.

BD 01 21

We just wanted to check that our drains were okay having had a previous blockage when we had to use another emergency company. Drain and Able attended on the agreed date and they thoroughly checked our drains and showed us the results on their video camera. They were professional, efficient and good value. We intend to use them in the future to routinely check that everything is in order. They adhered to the current Covid provisions and couldn't be faulted. Highly recommended,

NM 01 21

Very competent, thorough and most personable gentleman.                                                                

DP 01 21

Excellent, faultless. Prompt, tidy, courteous. Did all they could even though the problem could not be solved.

MH 01 21

We sent requests out to a few drain companies and Drain and Able were quick to reply, polite and super helpful. Kevin arrived on time, and again was polite, helpful and professional, we would not hesitate to use Drain and Able’s devices again and have recommended to friends.

GM 12 20

We sent requests out to a few drain companies and Drain and Able were quick to reply, polite and super helpful. Kevin arrived on time, and again was polite, helpful and professional, we would not hesitate to use Drain and Able’s devices again and have recommended to friends.

TW 02 21

What a breath of fresh air this company is! So very, very honest in their appraisal of my drainage problem. I would strongly recommend you use this company too, they were fantastic.

VC 07 19

Great job. Greasy service. We were called 30 mins beforehand as requested. Job clean and tidy. Shown the results. Would definitely use again and recommend. It's amazing what they can do in an hour! 

AC 09 17

It has been a pleasure using Drain & Able. Their quick response to our emergencies has assisted us in providing an unrivalled service to our clients. Their polite and efficient engineers ensure the problem is dealt with in a safe and professional manner. I would not hesitate in recommending Drain & Able.

05 16

I felt that I had to contact you following your visit to my property today.  I would like to say how highly impressed I was by your service.  I had two very smartly dressed engineers, in uniform, who were very polite and carried out a very clean, tidy and efficient job for a very reasonable cost.

05 16

May I thank you personally Diane for your unfailing courtesy and patience during our several conversations prior to the survey. I would also say how pleased my wife and I were to have Connor and Paul looking into our problem, they are both a credit to the Drain & Able business and were both efficient and polite - a pleasure to deal with. Please pass on my thanks to them both for what they did for us. I will be unreservedly recommending Drain & Able as a company with high standards of customer care.

05 16

Drain & Able, not only a fantastic inventive name but 100% honesty and customer service which is seldom received these days. I contacted three companies for a quote on a blocked drain, Drain and Able being the third one and they were the only company who explained that as my drain was shared with my neighbours it was not my responsibility but my local water authority to come out and clear. The lady in the office was so honest and helpful and I wish them continued success which they so deserve. Brilliant.

SN 10 15
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