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Why Sykes Pumps Is Vital for Flood Protection This Winter

Winter storms can be unpredictable and truly devastating for businesses, especially those located in flood-prone areas. When heavy rainfall happens and water levels rise, the impact on commercial properties can be significant, causing operational disruptions, inventory loss, and safety hazards. In these situations, having the right equipment to prevent flooding and manage excess water is crucial.

Here at Sykes Pumps, we offer reliable and cost-effective pump hire solutions designed to help businesses stay prepared for winter floods. This blog will explore the impact of winter storms on commercial properties, how Sykes Pumps’ water pump hire can help, and why pump hire is the best option to stay prepared for winter floods.

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Sykes Pumps to the rescue: a pipe dream come true

When a major sewer line burst in Phear Park, Exmouth, the situation called for an immediate, large-scale response. The client required a substantial quantity of 12-inch pipework to be delivered and installed as quickly as possible to facilitate the critical overpumping operation.

At Sykes Pumps, we’re known for our expertise in providing efficient and reliable equipment for emergency situations. And because of this, we sprang into action without delay. Within the same day, our team organised the delivery of the required 500 meters of 12-inch pipework, shuttling it to the site using both the client’s and our own vehicles. This swift mobilisation was essential in ensuring the client could commence the overpumping process without delay.

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Rising to the challenge: adapting to overcome market obstacles

At Sykes Pumps, we take pride in our ability to overcome challenges and provide innovative solutions for our clients. Recently, in Macclesfield, North Cheshire, we undertook a challenging project for the local council.

They required a new headwall to be installed on a concrete culvert, necessitating the removal of water from site to create a suitable base for the structure. Thanks to our expertise and the strategic planning process of our sales engineers, we devised an efficient and effective solution to tackle this demanding task.

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Generational residential development on track thanks to Sykes Pumps

After years of delay caused by the original contractor going bust, a major housing development in Northamptonshire has been given the green light to proceed. The plan includes the construction of almost 1,500 new homes, a school, community centre and three sports pitches, with groundwork currently underway to help get the project in motion.

Having inherited a site that was severely blighted by the presence of a surface water pond, our client was initially tasked with completely draining it before any foundations could be laid. Discussions with the local water company were helpful, with the relevant authority giving the go ahead to discharge the water into a culvert located approximately 300 metres away.

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