ALUK Drains
10/10Rated on Checkatrade

Blocked drain? Local engineers out to you within 120 minutes

We're a family-run drainage team based in Finchampstead, and we've been clearing blocked drains across Berkshire for 20 years. Most Wokingham homes see us in around 30 minutes. It's a fixed £90 to unblock, with no call-out fee and the same price at night and weekends.

  • No call-out fee
  • £90 fixed price, agreed before we start
  • Same price nights and weekends
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What's the problem?

Keeping Berkshire's drains flowing, day and night.

Out to you within 120 minutesNo call-out fee£90 fixed price unblockSame price nights & weekendsFamily-run for 20 yearsRated 10/10 on Checkatrade
/ About us

Your local drain team, based in Wokingham and covering all of Berkshire

We're a small, family-run firm and we've been sorting out blocked drains around here for 20 years. When you call, you'll speak to us, not a call centre. We'll come out, find what's causing the blockage and clear it, usually for a fixed £90. If it turns out there's a bigger problem, like a cracked pipe or roots getting in, we'll show you and explain your options before doing anything else.

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10/10

Rated on Checkatrade by 149 local homeowners

30 mins

Typical arrival time in Wokingham

20 years

Family-run and still local

£0

Call-out fee, day or night

/ Price & call-out checker

How soon can we get to you?

Tell us where you are and what's blocked, and we'll show you the price and roughly when we can be there. No call-out fee, and it's the same price whatever time you call.

What's the problem?
When is it happening?

Your price

£90

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Fixed price, agreed before we start.

£90 covers a standard unblock. If we find a bigger problem, like a damaged pipe, we'll explain it and give you a price before doing any extra work.

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/ Blocked drains explained

What's usually behind a blocked drain

Most blockages we clear come down to the same few things: cooking fat that sets hard in the pipe, wet wipes that don't break down like toilet roll, and tree roots finding their way in through tiny cracks. Over time it all builds up until the water has nowhere to go.

It's tempting to grab a bottle of drain cleaner, but strong chemicals rarely shift a proper blockage and can damage older pipes. If the water's backing up, a quick call usually saves you time and hassle.

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Water draining slowly?

Sinks, showers or toilets that take ages to empty are often the first sign something's building up further down.

Gurgling or bad smells?

Gurgling plugholes or a smell around your outside drain usually mean water can't get past a blockage.

Outside drain overflowing?

If water's pooling around a drain or manhole, get it looked at soon, before it starts backing up into the house.

/ What else we do

More than just blockages

Most of the time a blocked drain is a quick fix. If we find something more going on, these are the ways we can help, and we'll always talk you through it first.

A1 UK Drains engineers jetting an outside drain beside their branded vanStubborn blockages

Drain jetting

When rods won't shift it, or a drain keeps blocking, we use a high-pressure water jet to clear away built-up fat, scale and debris, so the pipe is properly clean inside, not just unblocked.

Best for

  • Grease and fat build-up
  • Drains that keep blocking
  • Outside drains and manholes
CCTV drain survey camera reel and inspection monitor beside a drainSee the cause

CCTV drain surveys

We send a small waterproof camera down the pipe so we can see exactly what's going on, whether that's cracks, roots or something stuck that shouldn't be there. We'll show you what we find and explain it in plain English.

Best for

  • Blockages that keep coming back
  • Checking drains before buying a house
  • Finding the problem before any repair
Orange drainage pipes being fitted in an excavated trenchLong-term fix

Drain repairs & relining

If a pipe is cracked or roots have got in, we can often fix it from the inside by relining it, which means no digging up your garden or drive. If that's not possible, we'll explain your options and agree a price before we start.

Best for

  • Cracked or damaged pipes
  • Tree root damage
  • Avoiding digging up your drive
/ How it works

From your call to a clear drain

Straightforward from start to finish, and you'll always know the price before we start.

Book a drain unblockA1 UK Drains engineer speaking with a homeowner beside a branded van
  1. 01

    Give us a call or book online

    Tell us what's happening and where you are. You'll speak to someone local who knows the area, not a call centre.

  2. 02

    We tell you when we'll be there

    We'll give you an arrival time there and then. In most of Wokingham that's around 30 minutes, and anywhere in Berkshire within 120.

  3. 03

    A fixed price before we start

    A standard unblock is £90, with no call-out fee and no extra charge at night or weekends. If it turns out to be something bigger, we'll explain it and agree a price first.

  4. 04

    We clear the blockage

    We find what's causing it and clear it properly, using rods or a high-pressure jet depending on the job.

  5. 05

    Tidy up and a few tips

    We clean up before we leave and let you know if there's anything worth keeping an eye on, so it's less likely to happen again.

/ Customer reviews

What our customers say on Checkatrade

Rated 10/10 by 149 local homeowners. Here's a selection of their reviews.

10

Re installing a drainage area at the front of the house

The guys were polite and professional. They took the time to explain what they were doing at each stage, which I appreciated. The work was completed to a high standard, and they made sure everything was tidied up before they left. I would definitely recommend them to anyone needing drainage work done.

Verified reviewerJob location: GU7
10

Outside drain clearance

Impressed from start to finish. Everything explained about pricing, when it would happen etc. Rung on the same day to say they could come that afternoon, which was a bonus. The work was carried out quickly and efficiently, also with a small discount as for my mum in her 90s. Highly highly recommended.

Verified reviewerJob location: RG40
10

Install 2 new soakaways

A1 agreed to install 2 new soakaways and work was started immediately and completed in the allotted time. We are very happy with the completed job. Workers were very hard working and thorough.

Verified reviewerJob location: RG14
10

Replacement manhole cover and CCTV examination and flush of drain

Very courteous and helpful all round. Thanks

Verified reviewerJob location: RG17
9.75

Clear blocked external drains

Very punctual, courteous, cleared our drains promptly and jet washed the drains also and most of the spillage. Good job, well done. Definitely recommend.

Verified reviewerJob location: HP14
10

Replacement of sewer and storm drains

Very efficient and hard-working team. Excellent standard of work.

Verified reviewerJob location: OX39
10

Blocked manhole

Danny arrived on time and was very polite. He quickly unblocked the toilet drain and provided guidance on what the root cause and long-term fix would be.

Verified reviewerJob location: RG40
10

Drain blocked

My drain at my restaurant was blocked and was noticed at 10pm, phoned to see if they could help. Was out next morning at 10am. Excellent service, delivered as promised.

Verified reviewerJob location: RG40
10

Clearing a blocked drain

Completed job very quickly and at reasonable price. Very polite and thorough.

Verified reviewerJob location: RG4
10

Fixing broken pipe which caused a flood

We were very grateful for A1's prompt, friendly, and professional response following a serious flood at our home. A1 staff were all professional and friendly and I would definitely use them again.

Verified reviewerJob location: RG30
10

Drainage clearance

Absolutely amazing team, helped on our site massively, efficient, reliable, polite, we now use them for all our works. Highly recommended.

Verified reviewerJob location: B6
10

Advice about a drainage problem

I called A1 UK Drains as I needed a second opinion on a drainage issue. I spoke to Tommy straight away and he attended the property just a few hours later. Prompt advice and very helpful.

Verified reviewerJob location: RG4
10

Unblocked drain and found the problem

Arrived on time and got to work straight away. The blockage was sorted and then on inspection with a camera found the problem. Gave me a quote to repair and explained every step. Very polite, clean and tidy. Great service, thank you.

Verified reviewerJob location: GU17
/ FAQs

Your questions, answered

Here's what people ask us most. If yours isn't here, get in touch using the booking form.

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A standard unblock is a fixed £90. There's no call-out fee, and it's the same price at night and weekends. If we find a bigger problem, like a damaged pipe, we'll explain it and agree a price with you before doing anything else. We also offer 10% off for seniors.

In most of Wokingham we're usually with you in around 30 minutes. For neighbouring towns like Bracknell, Reading and Crowthorne it's within the hour, and anywhere else in Berkshire within 120 minutes. Pop your area into the checker above and it'll tell you.

Usually, if the drain only serves your property and the blockage is within your boundary, it's yours to sort. If it's in a pipe shared with neighbours or beyond your boundary, it's normally the water company's responsibility. Not sure? We'll tell you which it is when we arrive.

For a slow sink it's worth a try, but shop-bought cleaners rarely shift a proper blockage, and strong chemicals can damage older pipes. If water is backing up or your outside drain is overflowing, it's best to give us a call.

Sometimes a blockage is a sign of something else, like tree roots or a cracked pipe. If we think that's the case, we can put a camera down to see what's going on, show you the footage and explain your options. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.

We're based in Finchampstead and cover the whole of Berkshire, plus nearby towns like Camberley, Fleet, Yateley and Hartley Wintney. If you're not sure, just ring and ask.

Blocked drain? We can be there within 120 minutes.

We're a local, family-run team covering the whole of Berkshire. It's a fixed £90 to unblock, with no call-out fee and the same price day, night and weekends.

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