Drainage Services in Mortimer Common

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When your drains stop working, you want someone who can get to you quickly and fix it properly. 24hrs Drainage is based on Falmouth Road in Reading, around 15 minutes from Mortimer Common. We cover The Street, Victoria Road, West End Road and everywhere in between.

Mortimer sits on higher ground than its neighbours, perched on top of Mortimer Hill with the Foudry Brook and Lockram Brook running through the lower parts of the parish. The soil here is gravel over clay — and that mix causes real problems for drainage. Surface water struggles to soak away after heavy rain, and the brook valleys are prone to flooding. The Neighbourhood Plan even flags surface water flooding as a known issue, especially around the eastern end of The Street near the station.

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Whether you’re in one of the older cottages along The Street, a family home on the estates off West End Road, or a rural property towards Mortimer West End or Padworth Common, we’ve dealt with drains just like yours. We bring the right kit, we explain what’s wrong in plain English, and we get it sorted.

What We Can Fix for You in Mortimer

From an overflowing toilet at midnight to a planned septic tank install, we’ve got it covered.

24/7 Emergency Drain Call-Outs

A drain emergency doesn’t care if it’s 2am or Christmas morning. We’re available around the clock, every single day. Call us and we’ll aim to have someone at your door in Mortimer within the hour.

Drain Unblocking

Slow drains, gurgling pipes, bad smells, water backing up — these are all signs of a blockage. We use high-pressure jetting to blast through whatever’s causing the problem and get everything flowing again, usually in a single visit.

Planned Drain Maintenance

Catching problems early saves money. We set up maintenance plans for homes and businesses in Mortimer so your drains stay clear all year round. It’s the kind of job you forget about until something goes wrong — we make sure it doesn’t.

CCTV Drain Inspections

We push a small camera through your pipes and see exactly what’s happening inside. Cracks, root damage, collapsed sections, build-up — the camera catches it all. You get a clear video and a plain-English report of what needs doing.

Vacuum Tanker Services

For larger jobs like clearing cesspits, emptying interceptors, or dealing with serious flooding, we bring in our vacuum tankers. They’re built for heavy-duty work and are a common sight on rural properties around Mortimer and Padworth.

Septic Tank Systems

Plenty of properties around Mortimer West End and the outskirts of the village aren’t on mains drainage. We design, supply and install septic tank systems that meet current Environment Agency rules and work with your plot.

Sewage Treatment Plants

If your old septic tank no longer meets the 2020 general binding rules, you might need to upgrade to a sewage treatment plant. We handle the whole process — from survey and design through to installation and sign-off.

Pipe Descaling

Over the years, limescale and mineral deposits narrow your pipes from the inside. You end up with slow drains even when there’s no blockage. We remove the scale with specialist tools and bring the pipes back to full bore.

No-Dig Drain Lining

If your pipes are cracked or damaged underground, we can fix them without digging up your garden, driveway or patio. We insert a resin-coated liner that sets hard inside the old pipe, creating a brand-new surface within it.

Tree Root Removal

Mortimer is a wooded parish — Starvale Woods, Holden Firs, and the mature gardens throughout the village all mean tree roots are a regular problem. Roots find their way into cracked pipes and grow until they block them completely. We cut them out with mechanical cutters.

Pre-Purchase Drain Surveys

Buying a property in Mortimer? A standard house survey won’t check the drains. We will. Our CCTV pre-purchase survey gives you a full picture of the drainage system before you exchange contracts. Given Mortimer’s older housing stock and mixed soil conditions, it’s a step worth taking.

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Here’s Why Mortimer Homeowners Call Us First

We’re nearby and we’re fast. Reading to Mortimer is a straight run down the A33 and through Burghfield. When you phone, we don’t come from the other side of the county. We aim to be with you within the hour.

You’ll know the price before we start. We quote up front and we stick to it. No hidden extras, no hourly rates that creep up. The price we give is the price you pay.

We explain everything in plain English. You’ll know what’s wrong, why it happened, and what we’re going to do about it. No jargon, no hard sell, no unnecessary extras.

Our reviews speak for themselves. We’re rated Excellent on Google with over 50 five-star reviews from real customers across Berkshire. People come back to us because we do the job right.

Health and safety isn’t just a box we tick. We carry full public liability insurance, follow proper safety procedures, and leave your property clean and tidy when we’re done.

What Makes Mortimer Drains Different

Gravel Over Clay — A Bad Combination

Mortimer’s soil is gravel on the surface with clay underneath. The gravel lets water through quickly, but the clay below holds it. That creates waterlogged ground, extra pressure on your pipes, and a higher risk of joints separating or pipes shifting. It’s one of the main reasons blockages and pipe damage are common here.

Surface Water Flooding Near The Street

The eastern end of The Street, close to Mortimer Station, is known for surface water flooding when drains can’t keep up with heavy rainfall. This is flagged in the village’s own Neighbourhood Plan. If you live in this area, keeping your drains clear and in good condition is especially important.

The Foudry and Lockram Brooks

Two watercourses — the Foudry Brook and the Lockram Brook — flow through the parish. Properties near these brooks can see their drainage systems overwhelmed when water levels rise. The Foudry Brook is part of the wider Kennet catchment and falls under Environment Agency flood alert zones.

Mature Trees and Woodland

Mortimer is surrounded by woodland — Starvale Woods, Holden Firs, Wokefield Common — and many properties have large, established trees in their gardens. Tree roots are drawn to the moisture in drain pipes and will force their way through any crack or joint. If your drains keep blocking in the same spot, roots are a likely cause.

Rural Properties Without Mains Drainage

Some homes on the edges of Mortimer, towards Padworth Common and Mortimer West End, rely on septic tanks or older cesspits instead of mains sewerage. These systems need regular emptying and maintenance. If yours hasn’t been checked in a while, it’s worth booking an inspection before a problem starts.

Mixed Property Ages

Mortimer has everything from Victorian cottages along The Street to 1980s estates and modern new-builds. Each age of property comes with different pipe materials and layouts. Older homes often have clay or pitch-fibre pipes that are well past their lifespan, while newer builds can have poorly installed drainage that fails early. We’ve seen it all and we know what to look for.

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Serving Mortimer and All the Areas Around It

As well as Mortimer Common and Stratfield Mortimer, we regularly work across Burghfield Common, Burghfield village, Wokefield, Padworth, Aldermaston, Silchester, Beech Hill, Tadley, Sulhamstead, Theale, Three Mile Cross, Shinfield, Swallowfield and right into Reading itself. If you can see it on a map of West Berkshire, chances are we’ve already been there.

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Got a Drainage Problem in Mortimer?

Pick up the phone and call us free on 0800 020 9198 or book a time that suits you online. There’s no call-out charge for Mortimer customers and we’re available right now — whatever time you’re reading this.

Your Questions About Drains in Mortimer — Answered

We keep things simple so you can get the info you need quickly. Need to know more? Contact our drainage expert today.

Q: How long does it take you to reach Mortimer Common?

A: Around 15 minutes from our base in Reading. We come straight down through Burghfield and we’re with you.

Q: Do you charge extra for evening or weekend call-outs?

A: No. Our pricing is the same whether it’s midday on a Tuesday or midnight on a Saturday. And there’s no call-out fee.

Q: My property in Mortimer has a septic tank. Can you service it?

A: Yes. We empty, inspect and maintain septic tanks and can advise on whether yours meets current regulations. If it needs upgrading, we install sewage treatment plants too.

Q: There’s standing water at the bottom of my garden after rain. Is that a drainage issue?

A: It could be. In Mortimer, the gravel-over-clay soil often causes waterlogging. It could be a surface water drainage problem, a blocked pipe, or a collapsed section underground. A CCTV survey will tell us exactly what’s going on.

Q: I keep getting the same blockage in the same drain. Why?

A: Recurring blockages usually mean there’s something more than just a build-up. Common causes in Mortimer are tree roots growing into the pipe, a cracked or collapsed section, or a dip in the pipe where debris collects. We’d recommend a CCTV inspection to find the root cause.

Q: Can you work on commercial properties as well as homes?

A: Absolutely. We service pubs, restaurants, schools, offices and farms across West Berkshire. We also offer maintenance contracts to keep commercial drainage systems in good working order.

Q: Do you cover Mortimer West End and Padworth Common as well?

A: Yes. We cover Mortimer Common, Stratfield Mortimer, Mortimer West End, Padworth, Wokefield and all the surrounding villages and hamlets.