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Soft Water · Pure Drinking Water · Fixed Price
Wokingham water is 330–380 mg/L — very hard. We fit the full range of treatment options, with a fixed price quoted before any work starts.
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WRAS-compliant install
Gas Safe 599015
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Local engineer — Arborfield
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Fixed prices — Wokingham
Quoted before work starts
Water softener (fitted)From £1,150
Salt-free conditionerFrom £650
Whole-house filterFrom £450
Drinking water tapFrom £350
Annual serviceFrom £120
Limescale inhibitorFrom £180
Same-day quotes available
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Quick Answer
What water treatment options are available in Wokingham?
Thermotec installs the full range — water softeners (from £1,150), salt-free conditioners (from £650), drinking water filter taps (from £350), whole-house filters (from £450), limescale inhibitors and annual softener servicing. Wokingham water is 330–380 mg/L (very hard) so most homes benefit from at least one form of treatment. Get a same-day quote →
£350+Filter tap fitted
£1,150+Softener fitted
330–380mg/L hardness
120+5-star reviews
Which water treatment fits your home?
Pick the closest match — Stuart confirms with a same-day fixed price.
Water softener
Want soft water across the whole house. Strongest scale fix.
From £1,150 fitted
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Salt-free conditioner
No space or drainage for a softener. Maintenance-free, no salt.
From £650 fitted
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Drinking water tap
Just want better-tasting water for drinking and cooking. Kitchen sink fit.
From £350 fitted
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Whole-house filter
Remove chlorine, sediment and particulates before water reaches any tap.
From £450 fitted
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Why Wokingham homes need water treatment
- Wokingham water is 330–380 mg/L — one of the hardest in the UK
- Limescale costs you money — up to 24% boiler efficiency lost per 1.6mm of scale
- Appliances die faster — washing machines and kettles last 20–30% less
- Drinking water tastes of chlorine — filter taps fix this without a softener
- Most homes benefit from a combo — softener for the house, filter tap at the kitchen
Full water treatment service list
Eight fixed-price options — from full softeners to single-tap drinking filtration.
Water softener
From £1,150
Full ion-exchange softener. Removes calcium and magnesium entirely. Genuinely soft water across the whole house. Includes bypass valve and drinking-water take-off.Get a quote →
Salt-free conditioner
From £650
Maintenance-free. Stops scale sticking to pipework and appliances. No salt, no drain, no power. Best for homes without softener space.Get a quote →
Drinking water filter tap
From £350
Separate filtered tap at the kitchen sink. Removes chlorine, improves taste. 3-way or dedicated tap options. Cartridge change every 6–12 months.Get a quote →
Whole-house filter
From £450
Point-of-entry filtration. Removes chlorine, sediment and particulates before water reaches any tap. Protects softeners and appliances.Get a quote →
Softener servicing
From £120
Annual service, resin checks, brine tank cleaning, valve head repairs. Keeps your softener efficient. All major brands.Book service →
Limescale inhibitor
From £180
Inline electronic or magnetic limescale inhibitor. Fitted to cold main feeding your boiler. Low-cost scale protection for warranty compliance.Book now →
Salt top-ups
POA
Regular salt delivery service. Block or tablet salt supplied, loaded into the brine tank, levels checked at each visit.Get a quote →
Boiler scale protection
From £180
Scale reducer fitted to combi cold inlet. Protects the heat exchanger. Often required for extended manufacturer warranties.Get a quote →
Softener vs conditioner vs filter tap — which one?
They solve different problems. Some Wokingham homes fit all three: softener for the whole house, filter tap for drinking water and a limescale inhibitor for the boiler.
Water softener
Whole-house soft water
- Removes minerals entirely — no scale anywhere
- Needs salt & drain — regenerates with block salt
- Softer skin, less soap, longer appliance life
Best for: homes wanting full hard-water fix.
Salt-free conditioner
Scale-stopping
- Stops scale sticking — mineral structure changed
- No salt, drain or power — nothing to refill
- Water stays hard — soap lathers same
Best for: homes with no softener space.
Drinking water tap
Kitchen drinking water
- Removes chlorine — better taste & smell
- Single-tap fix — only affects what you drink
- Lowest cost option — cartridge change yearly
Best for: better drinking water without big spend.
Wokingham water: 330–380 mg/L (very hard), Thames Water supply, Thames Valley chalk aquifers. Causes limescale on taps, kettles and — most expensively — inside your boiler heat exchanger. Treatment options to suit every budget. More on system filters →
What hard water costs your home
Untreated 330–380 mg/L water shortens every appliance and quietly drives up energy bills.
| Where | Impact | Best treatment |
|---|---|---|
| Combi boiler | Up to 24% efficiency loss | Softener or inhibitor |
| Hot water cylinder | Element burnout, slow reheat | Softener |
| Kettle | Replace every 1–2 years | Filter tap or softener |
| Drinking water taste | Chlorine, off flavours | Drinking filter tap |
| Washing machine | 20–30% shorter life | Softener |
| Dishwasher | Glassware filming | Softener |
| Taps & showers | Replace every 3–5 years | Softener |
| Radiators | Magnetite sludge | Inhibitor + filter |
Not sure which combination fits your home?
Stuart can recommend in 5 minutes on the phone — based on space, water usage and budget.
What Wokingham homeowners say
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“Stuart fitted our softener and a filter tap together. Bypass valve, drinking water tap, all WRAS-compliant. Already noticing the difference. Honest, professional, fixed price upfront.”
Wokingham homeowner
Norreys · Verified Google review
★★★★★
“Recommended a salt-free conditioner over a softener — we don’t have drainage where we wanted it fitted. No upselling, just an honest call. Fitted in two hours, scale gone within weeks.”
Earley homeowner
Earley · Verified Google review
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Areas covered
Stuart is based in Arborfield (RG2). Same-day quotes across Wokingham, RG40, RG41 and surrounding postcodes.
Wokingham
Earley
Woodley
Winnersh
Finchampstead
Arborfield
Barkham
Shinfield
Spencers Wood
Crowthorne
Bracknell
Reading
Woosehill
FAQs
What water treatment options do you offer in Wokingham?
All major options: water softeners (from £1,150), salt-free conditioners (from £650), drinking water filter taps (from £350), whole-house filters (from £450), limescale inhibitors and annual softener servicing. Same-day quote →
How hard is the water in Wokingham?
330–380 mg/L — very hard. Thames Water supply across RG40 and RG41 from the chalk aquifers of the Thames Valley.
Do I need a softener or just a drinking water filter tap?
Different problems. A filter tap only fixes drinking water taste — not limescale. A softener protects every appliance and pipe in the house but doesn’t affect taste. Many homes fit both: softener for the house, filter tap at the kitchen.
Softener or conditioner — which is better?
Softener for genuinely soft water and the strongest scale protection. Conditioner if you have no space for a softener, no drainage or don’t want to handle salt.
Will a softener damage my boiler?
No — it protects it. Correctly installed with a drinking-water bypass, a softener stops limescale damaging your boiler, cylinder, radiators and pipework.
Do drinking filter taps remove limescale?
No. They remove chlorine, sediment and improve taste — but the water remains chemically hard. For limescale, you need a softener or conditioner. Many Wokingham homes fit both.
How long does installation take?
Softener: 3–4 hours. Conditioner: 2–3 hours. Filter tap: 1–2 hours. Whole-house filter: 1–2 hours. Limescale inhibitor: 1 hour.
How much salt does a softener use?
25–30 kg per month for a family of four — one 8 kg block every 7–10 days. Around £15–£20/month. Optional top-up service available.
How often do filter cartridges need changing?
Drinking water tap: every 6–12 months depending on usage. Whole-house filter: every 6–12 months. Stuart can supply replacements or set up an annual service plan.
Can I get a same-day quote?
Yes. All water treatment work covered — softeners, conditioners, filter taps, inhibitors. Across Wokingham, Earley, Woodley, Winnersh, Finchampstead. Call 07850 116944 or book online.
Wokingham water at a glance
Hardness: 330–380 mg/L
Class: Very hard
Supplier: Thames Water
Source: Thames Valley chalk
Coverage: RG40, RG41, RG42
Class: Very hard
Supplier: Thames Water
Source: Thames Valley chalk
Coverage: RG40, RG41, RG42
Wokingham · Gas Safe 599015 · 120+ reviews
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Softeners from £1,150 · Filter taps from £350 · Conditioners from £650 · Same-day quotes