Pump Hire

Sykes Pumps has been at the forefront of pump hire and pump sales for over 150 years, with the expertise and commitment required to ensure that if you need pumps, then Sykes Pumps should be your preferred pump supplier.

We have readily available, pumps for hire or sale from over 30 depots nationwide, all with the ability to deliver, maintain and install pumping equipment of the highest standard for immediate use.

Our pump hire fleet is one of the most extensive in the market place today with diesel driven pumps, submersible drainage pumps, a range of Atex approved sewage submersible pumps, jetting pumps, air driven pumps, hydraulic driven submersibles pumps, add to this our renowned Sweepax pump system and hard iron pumps for use in the most arduous conditions, then Sykes Pumps is the company to call.

We have pump specialists allocated to all the pump hire depots in the Andrews Sykes group, available to give peace of mind with pumping solutions based on years of training and development, with technical pump knowledge envied throughout the pumping industry.

Sykes Pumps can offer the pump hirer tailored pumping solutions to meet virtually every need, from the initial design stage, through to the delivery of all the pumping equipment, the pump installation and pump commissioning stages, ready to hand over of a complete pumping system ready for use.

Sykes Pumps delivers pump hire equipment and bespoke pumping solutions to blue chip industrial companies, utilities suppliers, civil engineers, local authorities, mining and quarrying companies and the contractors that support them. They choose Sykes Pumps for everything from one off pump hire to the installation and running of complex schemes. At Sykes Pumps, we have the right tools for the task. Our vast stock levels means that every type of pump imaginable is available at any of our depots nationwide and at short notice if necessary. Our range of pump hire equipment includes:

General purpose pump hire
We're proud that we have the most comprehensive range of pumps in the country, plus the coverage and breadth of expertise to meet the demands of all areas of UK industry. We continually upgrade our pump hire equipment and invest in the latest technology and unlike other pump hire providers, we work to the principle of preventative maintenance - this means that we service every diesel pump on hire every 14 days as standard, which means less downtime and increased productivity. For sustained performance and maximum reliability, our pumps are hard to beat, handling everything from clean water to sludge and slurry. Precision manufactured, they feature hardwearing cast-iron parts and corrosion resistant materials throughout.

Electric submersible pump hire
From building site drainage, effluent control, clean and dirty water pumping, tunnelling, dirty and nuisance water, quarrying, general dewatering, mining and agriculture, our range of Sykes submersible drainer pumps are ideal for dewatering at all kinds of construction sites. Their easy handling and excellent capacity also make them ideal for ship yards, salvage brigades and many other industries and applications. Sykes Submersible Drainer pumps range from 50mm to 200mm. The amount of material Sykes Submersible drainer pumps can shift depends on the size of the pump, the constitution of the material and the specific application. Pumpex units for drainage, sludge and other media are the best in the pump hire business. Fully portable and providing hours of unattended pump hire operation, simply choose the size and model for your application or location.

Hydraulic submersible pump hire
When suction lift requirements exceed nine metres for diesel driven pump sets, the ideal pump hire solution is using a hydraulically driven submersible pump. A centrifugal solids handling pump driven by an integral hydraulic motor. Revolutionary Sweepax pumps are only available from Sykes. Designed for applications that involve concentrated solids such as sewage, wastewater, chemicals and dredging, no suction or lift restrictions mean Sweepax can handle more than 50% dry solids.

Air pump hire
With air pump sizes ranging from 25mm to 75mm, our pump hire range of air-operated double diaphragm pumps are available with a combination of aluminium cast iron or stainless steel wetted parts and centre sections, with a choice of elastomer option materials. Options are also available for the specific transfer of aggressive liquids, or the hygienic handling of food substances. Sykes air pumps are safe in hazardous areas, give leak free pumping, are self-priming to over 6 meters, and no damage will be caused by either dry running or if the discharge is shut off.

Sewage pump hire
Only Sykes has the pump hire range, coverage and breadth of expertise to meet the pumping demands of the UK water industry. Our long-term contracts include working with Thames Water, Severn Trent Water, Wessex Water and The Environment Agency. These companies demand the best in pumping whether planned or emergency, for clean water or sewage, and for a highly mixed infrastructure across rural and urban locations. They expect their supplier to be on call 24/7, to meet strict service level agreements, and help them operate as effectively as possible.

Dewatering pump hire
No other provider in the UK has as much expertise as Sykes Pumps in dewatering and groundwater lowering, with equipment and services for both pump hire and pump sales. You may have the best-run site but, without efficient groundwater control, you can soon get bogged down in costly and uncomfortable problems, with serious implications for health and safety. That's where we come in. With many excavations reaching below the water table, our powerful pumps and proven services help you to control and remove subsurface water quickly and effectively. Our capabilities have been tried-and-tested many times in the harsh climatic and aggressive saline water conditions found around the world.

Silenced pump hire
Sykes Pumps silenced pump hire solutions ensures your operations won't fall foul of noise control restrictions. Our advanced silenced pumps are able to handle everything from clear water to sludge and slurry, delivering the power and reliability you need while exceeding the requirements of European and Global noise legislation. Reduced noise levels are down to 75 dBA at 7m so you can operate day or night, for both short and long-term applications where noise levels are a concern. These environmentally friendly units are also easy to maintain, providing hours of unattended operation. Typical silenced pump hire applications include building and construction sites, overpumping, local government works, site de-watering, sewer repairs, utilities, quarries, civil engineering and any pumping schemes close to residential or commercial areas.

Super silenced pump hire
Our super silenced pump hire units are the benchmark against which other pumps will be measured, not least due to noise levels set at a maximum of 62 decibels at seven metres plus exceptional telemetry facilities for remote pump operations and monitoring. We have developed these powerful, portable super silenced pumps for use in pump hire markets, with a clear focus on sound attenuation, durability, ease of access for maintenance and fuel economy. Typical applications for super silenced pump hire includes building and construction sites, overpumping, local government works, site de-watering, emergency sewer repairs, utilities, quarries, civil engineering or for any pumping schemes close to residential or commercial areas.

Marine pump hire
Sykes Pumps delivers the most dependable pumps hire equipment and the most effective pumping solutions for marine applications including docks, ports and harbours. From cleaning, dredging and removal of sludge and other deposits and working in wet and dry docks to harbour infrastructure rebuilding work, we can offer a complete end-to-end service: from site surveys and planning, through consultancy and engineering skills, to expert installation, engineer supervision if required and tailored support and maintenance. Our pumps can handle almost every conceivable need, from seawater to the heaviest sludge and slurry.

High performance pump hire
Our pump hire technical experts can design and build whatever you need to get the job done, our MH, UVO and DRC medium and high head custom units are available for specific heavy duty and high lift applications. All are built to the highest specification, using hard wearing and corrosion resistant parts and are robustly designed to give reliable, sustained performance at the lowest possible cost. Sykes Pumps has delivered custom pumps for civil engineering, mining and quarrying, process industries, municipal engineering, irrigation, heavy sludge, abrasive slurry, and more.

Emergency pump hire
Sykes has an unrivalled success rate in responding to emergencies, and unlike most other pump hire providers, we offer a genuine 24 hour call-out service. From pump breakdowns to burst water mains, from over-pumping in building sites and quarries to sewer collapses or chemical spills and waste discharge, we'll be with you with a pump hire solution fast - usually within four hours of your call.

Accessories for pump hire
To accompany the pump hire solutions we deliver, we can offer the most comprehensive range of hoses, fittings, control panels, settlement tanks, drop trays and fuel tanks. A one-stop shop for all your pump hire requirements - however simple or complex.