Newbury Drainage

Newbury Drainage Blocked drains cleared fast in Newbury & Thatcham. 24/7 callouts, fixed prices. We also carry out pre-purchase drain surveys and drain repairs.

Blocked drains Newbury Berkshire, our expert drain clearance team carry out drain jetting and drain cleaning to get your drains in Newbury flowing fast. Contact Newbury Drainage ...

We at Newbury Drainage are passionate about what we do, it is our goal to solve any issue that may come your way by using the vast knowledge & equipment our team has at their disposal. We are a local family run with o

ver 10 years of experience & as a company we value the interaction from our customers, to us your voice matters. We provide our service from the front line and don't mind getting our hands dirty when it comes to solving issues, so for that face to face personal experience then Newbury Drainage are the company to call! We cover a wide range of services such as:
-Blocked drains
-Drain jetting
-Drain unblocking
-Drain cleaning
-Drain clearance
-CCTV drain survey
-Drain repairs

Before autumn properly arrives, give your outside drains a quick look β€” the first leaves are already drifting around New...
08/09/2026

Before autumn properly arrives, give your outside drains a quick look β€” the first leaves are already drifting around Newbury and Thatcham, and garden gullies love to catch them.

Lift the grate, scoop out leaves, moss and silt, and check your downpipes are clear before the heavy rain gets here. Ten minutes now beats a flooded yard later. If a gully is already slow or water is pooling, high-pressure jetting sorts it β€” Β£156 fixed, everything agreed before we start.

When did you last check your outdoor drains? πŸ“ž 01635 598004 | https://newburydrainage.co.uk

West Berkshire is growing β€” new homes are going up around Newbury and Thatcham, and the roads are busier on a Saturday t...
07/09/2026

West Berkshire is growing β€” new homes are going up around Newbury and Thatcham, and the roads are busier on a Saturday than they were a few years back. πŸ—οΈ

Growth is good for the area, but it changes what drains have to cope with. The lanes out towards Hungerford and Lambourn were never built for today's demand, and new estates on clay ground bring their own quirks β€” shallow runs, ground still settling, roots heading for fresh joints. The result: blockages and slow drains that weren't a problem ten years ago.

The fix is usually simple. We jet, rod and survey drains right across West Berkshire β€” and we're locals ourselves, so we know which runs were built when. Fixed price agreed before we start, published on our website.

Noticing more building work near you? How's your drainage coping? 🏑

πŸ“ž 01635 598004 | https://newburydrainage.co.uk

One question we get a lot around Hungerford and Lambourn: how often should a septic tank be emptied? There is no single ...
05/09/2026

One question we get a lot around Hungerford and Lambourn: how often should a septic tank be emptied? There is no single answer β€” it depends on tank size and how many people use it β€” but every 3 to 5 years is a sensible guide for most homes. Leaving it longer lets sludge build up and can push solids into the drainage field, which is a much bigger job to sort. Slow drains or a smell near the tank are early signs it is getting full. We do not empty tanks, but we do CCTV surveys and jetting to keep pipework and drainage fields flowing properly. If you are not sure how yours is looking, give us a call.

πŸ“ž 01635 598004 | https://newburydrainage.co.uk

Between Newbury, Thatcham and Hungerford, the A4 corridor is packed with pubs and hotels serving hundreds of covers a we...
04/09/2026

Between Newbury, Thatcham and Hungerford, the A4 corridor is packed with pubs and hotels serving hundreds of covers a week. 🍺 All that trade means busy kitchen drains, and grease build-up is the classic culprit when a sink starts draining slowly on a Saturday night. We keep hospitality kitchens flowing with high-pressure jetting and CCTV surveys that find the cause β€” not just clear the symptom. Regular maintenance beats an emergency call on a busy weekend, and our prices are fixed and published before any work starts. βš™οΈ Local hospitality owners: how is your kitchen drain doing this week?

πŸ“ž 01635 598004 | https://newburydrainage.co.uk

Town and country drain very differently around here. Newbury's streets sit on shared sewer lines that carry a lot of tra...
03/09/2026

Town and country drain very differently around here. Newbury's streets sit on shared sewer lines that carry a lot of traffic, while out towards Thatcham, Hungerford and the Lambourn valley, homes are more likely to rely on private drainage β€” older clay runs, soakaways and septic tanks that can go years without a second look. What they share is West Berkshire clay: it moves with the seasons, and roots love a damp joint. That's how small problems become proper blockages. The honest way to find out what's going on is a CCTV drain survey β€” a camera through the pipe tells us if it's roots, a collapse or just years of silt. We look after drains right across town and country, fixed price agreed before we start. 🌿🏞️

πŸ“ž 01635 598004 | https://newburydrainage.co.uk

Ever wondered why a shower drain slows down even though you never pour anything down it? The answer is usually hair. 🚿 E...
02/09/2026

Ever wondered why a shower drain slows down even though you never pour anything down it? The answer is usually hair. 🚿 Each shower sheds a few strands; over weeks they tangle into a mat on the pipe wall, and soap scum glues it all together until water pools around your feet.

A simple mesh drain guard costs a couple of pounds and catches most of it. Clear it weekly, and a bath in Thatcham or Newbury keeps draining the way it should. When it does block, our rods and high-pressure jetter shift it fast β€” but a guard stops it happening in the first place.

How often do you clear your shower drain? Be honest. πŸ˜„

πŸ“ž 01635 598004 | https://newburydrainage.co.uk

Some of the busiest drains in West Berkshire run behind the pubs and hotels on the A4. 🍺 From Newbury through Thatcham t...
31/08/2026

Some of the busiest drains in West Berkshire run behind the pubs and hotels on the A4. 🍺 From Newbury through Thatcham to Hungerford, kitchens serve hundreds of meals a week, and the fats, oils and food waste going down the sinks can quietly build up inside the pipe.

A grease trap catches the fat before it reaches the main drain. Empty it regularly, give the pipework a high-pressure jetting now and again, and the whole system keeps flowing.

If you run a pub, hotel, bed and breakfast or cafe along the A4 corridor, it is worth having your kitchen drains checked before a blockage turns into a closed dining room. Fixed prices, quoted upfront. 🌊

πŸ“ž 01635 598004 | https://newburydrainage.co.uk

The leaves will be turning along the Kennet and down through Thatcham and Hungerford before long β€” and autumn is when ou...
30/08/2026

The leaves will be turning along the Kennet and down through Thatcham and Hungerford before long β€” and autumn is when outdoor drains earn their keep. While the weather's still dry, a 10-minute check now can save a soggy mess later: lift the grate on your outside drain or manhole, scoop out any debris, and pour a bucket of water down to see it run free. Much easier done in sunshine than in October rain. If a drain's slow, or water sits in the gully after a shower, a jetting visit usually has it flowing again in no time. Give us a shout if you'd like us to take a look. πŸ‚



πŸ“ž 01635 598004 | https://newburydrainage.co.uk

Thatcham has one of the oldest records of continuous settlement in England, so it's no surprise some of the drains we lo...
29/08/2026

Thatcham has one of the oldest records of continuous settlement in England, so it's no surprise some of the drains we look after in West Berkshire have been in the ground for decades. 🏘️ Original clay and stoneware pipes still run under Newbury, Thatcham and Hungerford β€” old systems with shallow runs and tight bends that don't behave like modern drainage. Before recommending any work, we start with a CCTV survey to see the actual condition of the pipework. That way you only pay for what's genuinely needed, quoted as a fixed price. Know what's under your property? πŸ“ž 01635 598004 | https://newburydrainage.co.uk

Some of the busiest kitchens in West Berkshire sit right on the A4 β€” the pubs and hotels between Newbury and Hungerford ...
23/08/2026

Some of the busiest kitchens in West Berkshire sit right on the A4 β€” the pubs and hotels between Newbury and Hungerford that feed hungry travellers all year round. 🍽️ When their drains back up mid-service, it is usually years of cooking fat and food scraps that have set hard inside the pipe, often past the grease trap.

We clear these with high-pressure jetting, then run a CCTV survey to check the pipe has not been damaged by repeat blockages. πŸ’§ For pub and hotel kitchens around Newbury, Thatcham and Hungerford, a routine drain check is far cheaper than closing the kitchen on a busy weekend.

Running a kitchen on the A4 corridor? It might be worth a look before the autumn rush.

πŸ“ž 01635 598004 | https://newburydrainage.co.uk

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