Septic Tanks in Reading
Septic Tanks for homes and businesses in Reading — from a family firm with over 33 years' experience across the South of England.
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Properties off the mains sewer depend entirely on their septic tank or treatment plant — and neglect leads to backups, odours, ground contamination, and regulatory trouble. A&B Drainage Solutions provides septic tank services in Reading, backed by over 33 years' experience and fully equipped vans on every job. Our line is answered around the clock, and we typically reach Reading addresses quickly — day or night.
We provide septic tank emptying, maintenance, fault diagnosis, and repairs, plus advice on the general binding rules that now apply to older tanks discharging to watercourses. Reading sits in Berkshire, where the public sewers are managed by Thames Water — if a problem turns out to be on the public side, we'll tell you honestly and point you in the right direction. Reading is part of our regular Berkshire border coverage, particularly for commercial and CCTV survey work.
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Why Choose A&B in Reading
Fully Equipped, Fully Experienced
24/7 Availability
Our emergency line is answered around the clock for drainage problems in Reading and the surrounding area.
Jetting, CCTV & Repairs
Every van carries jetting, HD CCTV, and repair equipment, so most jobs are completed on the first visit.
33+ Years' Experience
Three decades of domestic, commercial, and industrial drainage across the South of England.
Good to Know Locally
Septic Tanks in Reading: What to Know
General binding rules
Septic tanks in Reading must follow the Environment Agency's general binding rules. A septic tank must not discharge directly to a river, stream or ditch; if yours does, it needs to be replaced or upgraded.
Replacing a tank
A new septic tank or treatment plant needs Building Regulations approval through Reading Borough Council building control. Where a public sewer is within reach, connecting to Thames Water's network may be an option.
Local Drainage Guide
Who's Responsible for Your Drain in Reading?
Your own drain
Pipes that serve only your property and sit inside your boundary are yours to maintain. Many home insurance policies cover accidental damage to them.
Shared drains & public sewers
Since October 2011, drains shared with neighbours or running beyond your boundary are usually public sewers. In Reading these belong to Thames Water, so faults on them can be reported to Thames Water free of charge.
Road drains & gullies
Reading Borough Council is responsible for road gullies and surface water on public roads in Reading.
New drains, soakaways & septic tanks
New drainage work needs Building Regulations approval through Reading Borough Council building control or a registered building control approver. Septic tanks and treatment plants must also meet the Environment Agency's general binding rules.
Not sure which applies? A CCTV drain survey shows exactly where your pipes end and the public sewer begins.Local authority details checked October 2026.
Septic Tanks in Reading
Septic Tanks Reading FAQs
Yes. A&B Drainage Solutions provides septic tank services in Reading for homes and businesses. Reading is part of our regular Berkshire border coverage, particularly for commercial and CCTV survey work. Call 01256 688 650 or email [email protected] to book.
Need Septic Tanks in Reading?
Call 01256 688 650 or email [email protected]