Basement flooding can happen quickly and the consequences can be extremely expensive. Heavy rainfall, overloaded sewers, rising groundwater, pump failure, blocked drainage and power cuts can all place below-ground properties at risk.
At London Basement Pumps, we provide specialist flood resilience solutions designed to reduce that risk and give homeowners, landlords, property managers and commercial clients greater protection against unexpected flooding.
Rather than relying on a single pump, we look at the complete flood protection system. From sump pumps and battery backup to KESSEL backwater protection, non-return valves, high-level alarms and remote monitoring, we can assess your existing installation and recommend practical upgrades.
One potential flood route that is sometimes overlooked is the building’s drainage system.
During periods of exceptionally heavy rainfall or sewer surcharge, water can back up through drainage pipework towards vulnerable basement and lower-ground areas.
We can assess properties for suitable KESSEL backwater protection, including KESSEL backwater valves and specialist pumping solutions where appropriate.
Depending on the drainage arrangement and individual property, solutions can include products from the KESSEL Staufix range or KESSEL Pumpfix systems. These can provide an additional layer of protection against wastewater flowing back towards the property.
Correct product selection is essential, so we recommend a professional site assessment rather than simply fitting a non-return device without considering the complete drainage system.
As an additional option, we also offer the conclusion of a maintenance & service contract for a defined period of time. This includes all maintenance services at intervals that meet the statutory requirements. Benefit from long-term price certainty and legal security with our maintenance contract of Kessel backwater protection
Where flooding could cause substantial damage, relying on a single pump creates an obvious point of failure.
We can inspect existing sump chambers and recommend twin-pump or duty/standby arrangements, providing additional pumping capacity and redundancy should one pump fail.
We can also inspect and upgrade:
The objective is simple: remove as many single points of failure as reasonably possible.
Heavy rainfall and electrical supply problems can occur at exactly the same time.
A perfectly serviceable electric sump pump cannot protect your basement if it has no power.
We can install battery backup systems and secondary emergency pumps designed to provide additional protection during mains power failure. Where appropriate, we can also assess power supplies, control arrangements and alarm backup to improve the resilience of the complete installation.
For high-risk properties, battery backup should be considered an important part of the overall flood protection strategy.
Knowing there is a problem before the basement floods can make an enormous difference.
London Basement Pumps can provide remote telemetry and pump monitoring systems capable of providing early warning of pump faults, abnormal operation and high-water conditions.
Depending on the installation, alerts can be sent remotely, allowing action to be taken before a developing problem becomes a major flood.
Monitoring is particularly valuable for luxury homes, rental properties, apartment blocks, commercial premises and properties that are regularly left unoccupied.
Flood resilience isn't just about installing more equipment. Pumps, valves, batteries, alarms and controls all need to remain operational.
Our engineers can carry out a Flood Resilience Survey of your existing basement pumping and drainage installation, identifying weaknesses and recommending sensible improvements.
We can then provide ongoing planned maintenance, testing and servicing to help ensure those systems remain ready when they are needed.
If your property relies on pumps to remain dry, don't wait for a flood to discover where the weaknesses are.
Contact London Basement Pumps today to arrange a flood resilience assessment.
We can review your sump pumps, drainage, KESSEL backwater protection, non-return valves, battery backup, alarms and remote monitoring and recommend a tailored solution for your property.
London Basement Pumps – engineered flood protection for below-ground properties across London. Contact our team today to find out more on our services
