Flood Protection Essentials

Winter brings heavier rainfall, saturated ground, overwhelmed drains and the risk of burst pipes, so preparation matters before the bad weather arrives. This range brings together the products needed to keep water out, prevent backflow, pump away standing water and keep drainage running freely. It suits homeowners, facilities managers, contractors and emergency maintenance teams.

Flood protection works best in layers. This range covers each stage of a practical flood response plan, from sealing the points where water gets into a building to removing it quickly once it has. Every product is a robust, trade-quality essential that can be kept on site or in a maintenance store, ready when it’s needed.

• Keeping Water Out

  • Floodbags are a lightweight, easy-to-store alternative to traditional sandbags for doorways and other vulnerable openings. Anti Flood Air Bricks and Anti Flood Air Brick Covers help stop floodwater getting in through ventilation openings, which are one of the most common routes into a property.

• Preventing Backflow

  • When the main sewer surcharges, water can be forced back up through the drainage system. The Fernco Non Return Valve lets water flow out in one direction only. Pipe Bungs seal open pipe ends to block unwanted entry.

• Pumping and Water Transfer

  • Our British-made Medium Duty Suction/Delivery Hose and Light Duty Industrial Layflat Hose suit pump-out and water transfer work. Both are available as plain hose or as ready-made assemblies with Camlock or Lever Lock couplings for quick connection to pumps.

• Drain Clearance and Access

  • Blocked drains are a major cause of localised flooding during heavy rain. The Drain Rod Set and Jet Pump Drain Unblocker clear blockages, and Manhole Cover Lift Keys give safe access to inspection chambers.

• Emergency Isolation and Pipe Repair

  • A Universal Stopcock Key lets you shut off the water supply quickly if a pipe bursts in freezing conditions. The Plumbing Coupling and HDPE Tube support fast repairs and temporary pipework.

This range is used in residential properties, commercial and industrial premises, housing associations and property management, construction sites, and emergency response and facilities maintenance. Typical uses include pre-winter preparation, flood-prone sites, basements and low-lying areas, and reactive call-outs after heavy rainfall.

• What products do I need to protect a property from flooding?

  • Most properties benefit from a combination of measures. These include barriers such as floodbags at doorways, anti flood air bricks or covers on ventilation openings, a non return valve to prevent sewer backflow, and hoses for pumping out any water that does get in.

• How do I stop water coming back up through my drains?

  • A non return valve fitted to the drainage run allows wastewater to flow away while preventing it from flowing back into the property when the sewer becomes overloaded. Pipe bungs can also be used to seal open pipe ends.

• Can floodwater get in through air bricks?

  • Yes. Air bricks are a common entry point for floodwater because they sit close to ground level. Anti flood air bricks and air brick covers help seal these openings during a flood while preserving ventilation the rest of the time.

• Which hose should I use for pumping out floodwater?

  • Layflat hose is lightweight and rolls flat for easy storage, making it ideal for delivering water away from a pump. Suction/delivery hose is reinforced to resist collapse, so it can be used on the suction side of a pump as well as for discharge.

• Why should I keep a stopcock key to hand in winter?

  • Frozen pipes can burst as temperatures rise again. A stopcock key lets you isolate the water supply at the external stopcock quickly, limiting damage while repairs are carried out.

Don’t wait for the first storm warning. Explore the full Flood Protection Essentials range and make sure your property, site or maintenance team has everything needed to respond quickly when the weather turns. For help choosing the right products, contact the Pipestock team; we're happy to help!