24hrs Drainage Limited, 33 Falmouth Road, Reading RG2 8QR. Covering Berkshire, Hampshire and Buckinghamshire.
24/7 drainage services for Calcot, Beansheaf Farm, Fords Farm and the whole of Holybrook.
We’re based on Falmouth Road in Reading, barely five minutes from Calcot by road. When you call us with a blocked drain, a sewage backup, or water going where it shouldn’t, we don’t have to travel across the county to get to you. We’re already practically on your doorstep.
Calcot sits on the western edge of Reading, straddling the A4 Bath Road between Tilehurst and Junction 12 of the M4. To the south, the Holy Brook and the River Kennet run through the low-lying ground towards Southcote and Burghfield. That flat, marshy land along the Kennet floodplain is part of an Environment Agency flood warning area, and properties in the Hawksbury Drive and Tadcroft Walk parts of Calcot are right inside it.
We’re just down the road. Call free on 0800 020 9198.
Whether you’re on the Beansheaf Farm estate, Fords Farm, one of the older properties along the Bath Road, or up towards Calcot Park and Horncastle, we know Calcot’s drainage inside out. We work here regularly and we understand the specific issues that come with this area.
Whatever the problem, whatever the time, we’ve got the tools and the experience to sort it.
We’re closer than anyone else. Our base on Falmouth Road is a five-minute drive from Calcot. No other drainage company in the area can match that response time. When your drain backs up at 10pm, that matters.
No call-out fee, ever. We don’t charge you just to look at the problem. You get a price before any work starts and that’s the price you pay. Simple.
We know Calcot’s drainage. We work in this area regularly. We know the Holy Brook flooding issues, the estate drainage layouts on Beansheaf and Fords Farm, and the older pipe runs along the Bath Road. That local knowledge saves time and money.
Straight talk, no hard sell. We explain the problem, tell you the options, and let you decide. We won’t push you into expensive work you don’t need.
Fully insured and properly equipped. Every job is covered by public liability insurance. Our vans carry jetting rigs, CCTV cameras, root cutters, and everything else we need so we can fix most problems in a single visit.
The Holy Brook runs through the southern part of Calcot before joining the River Kennet. The whole of the lower part of Calcot, including the Hawksbury Drive and Tadcroft Walk areas, sits within an Environment Agency flood warning zone. When river levels rise, surface water and foul drains can back up because the system has nowhere to discharge. If you’re in this part of Calcot, regular drain maintenance is essential.
The Beansheaf Farm and Fords Farm housing estates were built from the early 2000s onwards. While the pipes are modern, that doesn’t guarantee they’re problem-free. Ground settlement in the first few years can shift pipe joints, create dips where debris collects, and lead to early blockages. Shared drainage runs on these estates also mean that one household’s problem can affect their neighbours.
Many homes in Calcot, especially on the larger estates, share drainage runs with neighbouring properties. A blockage in a shared sewer can cause problems for multiple houses at once. Working out where the blockage actually is — and whose responsibility it is — takes the right equipment. A CCTV survey pinpoints the issue and helps you talk to Thames Water or your neighbours with the facts.
The original hamlet of Calcot Row sits along the A4 Bath Road, and some of these properties are significantly older than the surrounding estates. Older homes often have clay pipe drainage, smaller bore pipes, and layouts that were designed for a different era. These systems struggle with modern water usage and are more prone to cracking, root intrusion, and collapse.
Calcot’s water supply comes from the chalk aquifer and it’s very hard. You’ll notice it on your taps and kettle, but it’s happening inside your waste pipes too. Over the years, calcium deposits narrow the pipe from the inside. Flow slows down, blockages happen more easily, and eventually the pipe needs descaling to bring it back to full capacity.
Calcot Park golf course, the mature trees lining the Holy Brook, and the established gardens along the north side of the Bath Road all produce root systems that seek out moisture in cracked drainage pipes. Once roots get inside, they grow quickly and create stubborn, recurring blockages. We clear them with mechanical cutters and can line the pipe to seal it against future intrusion.
As well as Calcot, Beansheaf Farm, Fords Farm and Horncastle, we cover Tilehurst, Southcote, Theale, Burghfield, Burghfield Common, Purley on Thames, Pangbourne, Three Mile Cross, Shinfield, Mortimer, and the whole of Reading. We’re based in the heart of the area, so wherever you are, we’re never far away.
Reading Town Centre
Caversham
Tilehurst
Whitley
Earley
Woodley
Shinfield
Lower Earley
Calcot
Southcote
Wokingham
Bracknell
Maidenhead
Slough
Windsor
Ascot
Theale
Twyford
Mortimer
Pangbourne
Basingstoke
Hook
Fleet
Yateley
Hartley Wintney
Odiham
Aldershot
Farnborough
Farnham
Newbury
Henley-on-Thames
Wallingford
Didcot
Abingdon
Cholsey
Goring-on-Thames
Camberley
Bagshot
Farnham Common
We’re five minutes away and there’s no call-out fee. What have you got to lose? Call us for free on or pick a time online. We’re here right now, day or night.
Need to know more? Contact our drainage expert today.
A: About five minutes. We’re based on Falmouth Road in Reading, just off the A4. Calcot is one of the closest areas we serve.
A: They can. Ground settlement in the first few years can shift pipe joints and create low points where waste collects. Shared drainage runs on estates can also cause issues. A CCTV survey is the quickest way to check.
A: Parts of Calcot sit on the Kennet floodplain within an Environment Agency flood warning zone. When river levels rise, your drainage system can’t discharge properly and water backs up. Regular maintenance and a CCTV check help you stay on top of it.
A: Shared sewers that serve more than one property are usually the responsibility of Thames Water. We can survey the drain and help you work out exactly where the problem sits so you know who to contact.
A: In most cases, yes. Because we’re so close, we can often be with you within the hour for emergencies. For non-urgent jobs, we’ll book a time that works for you, usually the same day or next day.
A: We’d recommend it. Even newer estates can have drainage faults from settlement or poor installation. A pre-purchase CCTV survey costs a fraction of what a drain repair would, and it gives you the full picture before you commit.
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