Flood protection products

Flood Protection Products and the BSI Kitemark

A specialist research company, HR Wallingford, has developed a certification scheme for Flood Products that is supported by the British Standards Institution. Suitable products are awarded a BSI Kitemark, a well-known quality standard for consumer goods.

The Kitemarked devices have been tested in a purpose-built rig at HR Wallingford's laboratories in Oxfordshire. The rig incorporates a row of terrace house 'fronts' complete with doors, windows, patio doors and airbricks, and a wave machine for realistic testing.

The facility can also test temporary freestanding devices such as barriers and tubes. The products have also been subjected to a factory test to ensure consistent manufacturing standards.

The list of alleviation products below is provided for information, and was current at the time of going to press. SEPA does not endorse any individual product or company and takes no responsibility for any issues or disputes arising as a result of their purchase or use.

The list is divided into the following:

Household Protection Products such as flood doors, vent guards etc.

Product / Company Contact Details Purpose / Service
Floodtite Systems Ltd

500 The Broadway
Muswell Hill
London
N10 1BT
Tel: 0208 442 0872   
Mob: 07885 801802
Web: www.floodtitesystems.com
Email: sales@floodtitesystems.com 

Providing a comprehensive range of lightweight flood defence products. Their Patent protected panel has an integral seal to provide protection for doors and our new product range provides protection for double French doors
Floodtite also offer protection for both single and double airbricks.
The Floodtite System 'Panseal' was specifically designed to prevent backflow through toilets."
We also offer a 'Non Return Valve', to prevents flood water through bath and shower drain pipes.
EasyFit Ventguard Ventguard Products
8 Gairloch Road
Dundee
DD5 3HZ
Tel: 01382 477 362
Web: www.ventguard.co.uk
Email: sales@ventguard.co.uk

An instant fit seal for airbricks of all types. Made from high quality stainless steel with a special sealing membrane.
Requires no frames, drilling or any other type of installation work. Reusable. Quick to fit and remove.

Eco-Coverage Technologies Eco-Coverage Technologies
17 Newport Drive
Fishbourne
Chicester
West Sussex
PO10 3QQ
Tel: 01243 786 015
Web: www.ecocoverage.co.uk
Email: info@ecocoverage.co.uk

BBA (British Board of Agrément) endorsed(PPA No. 06/001).
Fit and forget airbrick flood protection: SMART airbrick. Air brick that automatically shuts off as flood water rises.

ECO-Sound Home Products Ltd. Sales office SEPTEMBER SONG
South View
Broughton
North Lincolnshire
DN20 0EE
Tel: 01652 653507
Web: www.homeflooddefence.com 
Email: enquiries@homeflooddefence.com
An instant fit seal for airbricks of all types. Made from high quality stainless steel with a special sealing membrane. Requires no frames, drilling or any other type of installation work. Resuable. Quick to fit and remove.

Flood Ark
BSI1

 

Flood Ark Ltd
Unit 4
Emmerson Industrial
Lenwade
NR9 5SA
Tel/Fax: 01603 872088
Web: www.floodark.co.uk 
Email: info@floodark.co.uk
Awarded Kitemark for door board, window board and airbrick cover. Lightweight, extremely strong uPVC-extruded boards that attach to a frame to create a watertight barrier over windows, doors and air bricks.

Flood Sentry
BSI1

 

WT (UK) Limited
Sales and Head Office
Trent House
3 Sewardstone Road
Waltham Abbey
Essex
EN9 1NA
Tel: 01992 766816
Web: www.floodsentry.com 
Email: info@floodsentry.com

Awarded Kitemark for:
Building Apperatures (Air Bricks)
Flood Defenders Flood Defenders
Bowman House
Thames Side
Reading
Beskshire
RG1 8DR
Tel: 0118 959 7172
Web: www.flood-defence.net 
The Flood Defenders products can be fitted to protect your property, and to protect gas and electrical services, garages, animal housing.
Floodex

Floodex Flood Vent Systems
PO Box 112
Bay Head
NJ 08742
USA
Tel: 732 899 0202 (Ext 106)
Fax: 732 892 8760
Web: www.floodex.net 
Email: floodvent@floodex.net

Manufacturer of interconnectable floodvents, designed for maximum flexibility. These vents are designed to let water through the building foundations to equalise pressure during a flood.

Floodgate Ltd
BSI1

49/51 Lammas Street 
Carmarthen
Wales
SA31 3AL
Tel: 01267 234205
Fax: 01267 232752
Web: www.floodgate.ltd.uk 
Email: sales@floodgate.ltd.uk

Developed over the last 5 years in conjunction with the University of Wales, a unique expandable barrier that can be positioned and removed in minutes. Used by Councils and the Public throughout the UK. Also available at Jewsons stores nationwide.
Flood Guards Systems Ltd
BSI1
BS 1188 PAS 2
Brunninghams Farm
Heath Ride
Wokingham
Berkshire
RG40 3QJ
Tel: 01189 733 535
Fax: 01189 733 596
Web: www.floodguards.com 
Email: sales@floodguards.com


All products and services formerly offered by Floodguards International is owned and has been transferred to Flood Guards Systems Ltd

Commercial and Domestic Flood Protection guards for doors, windows and service vents.  Patented worldwide, Winners of the Business Britain Award for "Best Innovative Product".  Founder members of the Flood Protection Association, ISO9001 Approved. The first company to have its product tested to the new BSI Standard (PAS 1188-1:2003). Also providing an integrated early warning alarm system. They also provide the BSI approved Rapidam barrier system (BSi 1188 - PAS 2)
Floodguard UK

14 Kenyons Court
Wellington Street
Widnes
Cheshire
Freephone helpline: 0800 073 5455
Fax: 01257 255985.
Web: www.floodguarduk.co.uk 
Email: info@floodguarduk.co.uk

Emergency flood restoration, Patented door & Window Guards, Sewage system valves, Aquaserra Brickwork and masonry Waterproofing, cavity pumping systems etc. Domestic and Commercial property protection systems.
FloodPro-tech Systems Ltd Floodpro-Tech Systems Ltd
55 Kingsdale Gardens
Kennoway
KY85LJ
Web: www.floodpro-tech.com 
Email: Enquiries@Floodpro-Tech.com
Tel: 01333352095
Mobile: 07799394598
Fax: 01333300468
For domestic and commercial properties. Tested at Engineering dept. Dundee University. 24 hour test period no water penetration at all.
Floodshield Floodshield
Unit 1 Dee View
Chester Road
Flint
CH6 5DT
Tel: 01352 733 338
Web: www.floodshield.com 
Email: info@floodshield.com
DIY flood protection products for domestic and commercial properties worldwide.
UK Flood Barriers

UK Flood Barriers
Unit 4, West Stone
Worcestershire
WR9 9AS
Tel: 0871 757 879
Fax: 01905 775037
Web :www.ukfloodbarriers.co.uk
Email:enquires@ukfloodbarriers.co.uk

UK Flood Barriers have developed innovative systems including easy assemble flood shield barriers for doors, intelligent valves to stop sewage and spoiled water running back into your property and the Smart Air Brick, a new development that blocks water.

Flood Skirts

Product / Company Contact Details Purpose / Service
FlodefLtd
kite mark 3

Unit 1 & 2 Pontarddulais
Workshops
Pontarddulais
Swansea
SA4 8SG
Tel: 01792 881 166
Web: www.flodef.com 
Email: info@flodef.com

Flodef Building Skirt System provides flood defence system against normal flooding up to 1.2m depth of water above ground. It is a total system, which is also designed to combat water ingress below ground so is suited to most situations.
Flood Protection UK
Rafael Maldonado
49 Whitestone Road
Scunthorpe
DN17 1RE
Tel: 01724 337630
Web: www.floodprotection.se 
Email: rafael.maldonado@ntlworld.com
 
Floodskirt

Survey House
67A Station House
East Oxted
Surrey
RH8 0AX
Tel: 01883 714888
Fax: 01883 715929
Web: www.floodskirt.com 
Email: admin@floodskirt.com

Neptune Flood Defence System - designed to protect properties from both flood water and ground water.

Free standing temporary defences

Product / Company Contact Details Purpose / Service
Aquadam Aquadam
Pipehouse Wharf
Morfa Road
Swansea
Tel: 01792 655968
Fax: 01792 644461
Web: www.riverside-water.co.uk 
A large inflatable barrier formed by filling a 2-chamber tube with water
Aquafence

Market unit UK and Ireland
AquaFence Ltd
Minerva Mill Innovation Centre
Station Road
Alcester
Warwickshire
B49 5ET
Tel: 01789 761370
Web: www.aquafence.com
Email: info@aquafence.com

A transportable flood barrier. A team of 10 people can install about 100m/hr. The system can replace - or be used in combination with - traditional flood protection methods like sandbags
Aquatube Greenbanks Erosion Control Systems
19 Langside Drive
Kilbarchan
Johnstone
PA10 2EL
Tel & Fax: 01505 704214
Web: www.greenbanks.com 
Email: mcmillan@greenbanks.nl
Water filled demountable flood barrier, delivered flat-packed. Retains up to 2 metres, any length, free design programme. (Known in N. America as "Aquabarrier", see also www.aquabarrier.com
Bauer Inner City Ltd

Sales & Marketing Development Manager
Bauer Inner City Ltd
Dallam Court
Dallam Lane
Warrington
Cheshire
WA2 7LT
Tel: 01925 428940
Fax: 01925 244133
Web: www.bauerinnercity.co.uk 
Email info@bauerinnercity.co.uk

IBS-Bauer demountable flood defence system. Manufactured from aluminium extruded profiles and comprising dam beams and supporting posts

Bauer-IBS K-System. A lightweight, aluminium temporary flood defence sytem, capable of provide defence to 1.5 metres. Free standing and self anchoring, folding flat for storage. Suitable for domestic and community flood defence. No special skills required to put in place
Caro Flood Defence Systems Ltd. Edge Barn
11 Market Hill
Royston
Hertfordshire
SG8 9JN
Tel: 01763 244446
Fax: 01763 244111
Web: www.carofds.co.uk 
Email: info@carofds.co.uk
WaterWall Flood Defence Barrier system.  Mountable and demountable flood protection systems suitable for residential and commercial protection.
Concertainer Flood Defence Hesco Bastion Limited
Unit 37, Knowsthorpe Gate
Cross Green Ind. Estate
Leeds
LS9 0NP
Tel: 0113 2486633
Fax: 0113 2483501
Email: hescob@aol.com
Portable collapsible system, alternative to sand bags
Crummock (Scotland) Ltd

Butterfield Estate
Bonnyrig
EH19 3JQ
Tel: 01875 823222
Fax: 01875 823444
Web: www.crummock.com 
Email: crummock@crummock.com

DPS 2000: a comprehensive portable or if required permanent flood control barrier. Crummock carry out the design, installation and maintenance of the DPS200 for each individual need.
Flood Control

Flood Control Ltd
Torrington House
Newbridge
Gunnislake
Cornwall
PL18 9LH
Tel: 01822 832385
Web: www.floodcontrol.co.uk 

Flood protection barriers for domestic, commercial and industrial use.
Geodesign Barriers Ltd/
Pallet Barrier
BSI2
Contact: Britt Warg
3 Fore Street
Topsham
Exeter
Devon
EX3 0HF
Tel: 01392 876100
Fax: 01392 874407
Mobile : 07890 983239
Web: www.palletbarrier.com 
Email: britt.warg@palletbarrier.com
Pallet barrier flood defence system. Can be used to create temporary dams for various purposes.
GL Flood Defence Technologies

8 Kibble Grove
Brierfield
Nelson
Lancs
BB9 5EW
Tel: 01282 692110
Fax: 01282 692110
Web: www.gltechnologies.co.uk
Email: gltechnologies@hotmail.co.uk

Temporary and demountable flood defence systems.
Two River Soultions Two River Solutions Ltd
21 Gerrards Road
Shipston-on-Stour
Warwickshire
CV36 4HH
Tel: 07793 045365
Fax: 01608 664814
Web: www.tworiversolutions.com 
Reusable dam for use around homes and businesses
UK Flood Control Limited UK Flood Control Ltd
Unit 1 
Dumyat Industrial Estate
Tullibody
FK10 2PB
Tel: 08715 727374
Fax: 01491 523781
Web: www.ukfloodcontrol.com
Email: jean.mcclements@ukfloodcontrol.com
Large range of products sourced from a selection of specialist suppliers, enabling a comprehensive solution to flood defense for all locations, from residential properties to commercial units with the potential to protect entire communities and towns.

Companies providing restoration services

Product / Company Contact Details Purpose / Service
AOC Archaeology Group Edgefield Road industrial Estate
Loanhead
Midlothian
EH20 9SY
Tel: 0131 440 3593
Fax: 0131 440 3422
Web: www.aocarchaeology.com 
Email: mandyc@aocscot.co.uk or lyndas@aocscot.co.uk
Practical conservation and artefact care for waterlogged organic material, in particular paper (invoices, account figures, archived documents, personnel details etc), wood and leather.
B-Dry 4 Buckwins Square
Basildon
Essex
S13 1BJ
Tel: 0845 6011415
Email: info@b-dry.net
Products include Dehumidifiers, Air Movers, water pumps and all associated emergency equipment. Although based in Essex, the service covers the entire Country, including Scotland and Northern Ireland, and most equipment is available within 24hrs subject to requirements.
BELFOR-Relectronic (UK) Ltd 153 Milton Park
Abbingdon
Oxon
Tel: 01235 862500
Fax: 01235 861078
Email: courtney@uk.belfor.com
Fire and flood property contents restoration.
Bionaire Dehumidifiers Holmes Products Europe Ltd
Unit 14, The Piper Building
Peterborough Road
London
SW6 3EF
Tel: 0800 052 3615
Email: enquiries@holmes-europe.co.uk
Domestic Dehumidifiers
Ebac Humidifiers Tel: 01388 602 602
www.ebac.com 
Domestic Dehumidifiers
Hydro-Dynamix

Hydro-Dynamix Ltd
Greeenwich House
Peel Street
Maidstone
Kent
ME14 2BP
Tel: 0800 169 0284
Fax: 01622 695170
Web:
www.hydro-dynamix.co.uk 
Email: info@hydro-dynamix.com

A flood restoration service with operators fully trained at the National Flood School and IICRC qualified Advanced Structural Drying Technicians.
Munters MCS Ltd Munters Property Damage Restoration
14 Castle Road
Bankside Industrial Estate
Falkirk
FK2 7UY
24 hour contact: 07000 686837
Web: www.munters.co.uk 
Operating throughout the UK. Suppliers of fire and flood restoration products.
Rainbow International Spectrum House
Lower Oakham Way
Oakham Business Park 
Mansfield
Notts
NG18 5BY
24 Hour telephone helpline:
01623 422488
Web: www.rainbow-int.co.uk 
Email: enquiries@rainbow-int.co.uk
A 24/7 Flood and Fire Restoration company with over 130 branches throughout England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, providing a wide range of professional restoration, repair and cleaning services for homes and commercial premises.
Restorex Unit 1, Block 3, Woolwich Dockyard Industrial Estate
Woolwich Church Street
London
SE18 5PQ
Tel: 020 88559595
Fax: 020 88559555
Web: www.restorex.co.uk 
Email: sales@restorex.co.uk
 

Other services and suppliers of a range of products

Product / Company Contact Details Purpose / Service
Dutch Barriers BV Havinghastraat 46A
1817 DA Alkmaar
The Netherlands
Tel. 00 31 72 5113733
Email: lcwouters@xs4all.nl
Suppliers of small sealing pipe plugs for sealing of toilets, domestic appliances and drains.  All products can be installed using a screwdriver and bicycle pump.
Also supply air brick seals and pressure resistant wall coatings.
EUROPLAN Wassermair EUROPLAN Wassermair Mario
Gstöcket 8
A-4742 Pram
Tel.: +43(0)7732/46 090
Fax: +43(0)7732/46 090 20
Email: office@wassermair.com
Austrian based company supplying demountable flood protection barriers.
Independent Flood Defence Products IFDP ltd
2nd Floor Offices
16 Mere Street
Diss
Norfolk
IP22 4AD
Phone: 01379 644033
Email: enquiries@ifdp.co.uk
Web: www.ifdp.co.uk/index.html 
IFDP is an independent company, carrying a wide range of domestic, commercial and community flood defence products, from both domestic and international manufacturers. We are members of NORMIT, and sit on the board of the Flood Protection Association. IFDP recommends, supplies and designs products and projects from household Emergency Kits to bespoke industrial flood protection systems and alarms.
Industrial Penstocks Ltd Unit 15 Orton Way
Hayward Industrial Estate
Castle Bromwich
Birmingham
B35 7BT
Tel: 0121 748 7778
Fax: 0121 747 4324
Email: sales@industrialpenstocks.co.uk
Penstocks, valves, fittings and installations for fluid control
Intovalve Ltd

Paul Higginson
Unit 5, Sapcote Business Centre
Small Heath Highway
Small Heath
Birmingham
B10 0HR
Tel: 0121 7714911
Fax: 0121 7666944
Web: www.intovalve.co.uk 
Email: contracts@intovalve.co.uk

Makers of penstocks.
Island Communication Ltd

Chesapeake
Main Street,
Inverkip Greenock 
PA16 0AS

Reg office:
12 Glamis Gardens
Dalgety Bay
Dunfermline
KY11 9TD
Tel: 01475 522188  
Mobile: 07738 233218
Web:www.islandcommunications.co.uk
Email: ken@islandcommunications.co.uk

Water level monitoring and Early Warning system for flood risk monitoring. Provides water level detail and warnings over secure web based access and also links to mobile phones and landlines with alerts on rising water levels. Island also supply Community Emergency Broadcast Service to warn on flood risk and are suppliers of AQUA-SAC alternative to traditional sandbags.
Limelite and Whitewall Plasters Tarmac Central Ltd Dale Road
Dove Holes
Buxton
Derbyshire
SK17 8BQ
Tel: 01298 812386
Fax: 01298 814076
Web: www.tarmac.co.uk 
Email: limelite.sales@tarmac-central.co.uk
Plasters
MFC Survival
Floodbag
 
MFC Survival Ltd 
Naval Yard
Tonypandy
Mid Glamorgan
CF40 1JS
United Kingdom
Tel: 01443 433075
Fax: 01443 437846
The MFC Floodbag is a reusable, flexible, waterproof containment system for protecting possessions from water damage.
Renewable Technology (UK) Ltd Renewable Technology
(UK) Ltd
PO 170
Orbital Park
Ashford
Kent
TN24 0ZX
The Flood Protection System consists of a control unit, pump/s and power supply, installed in the basement or ground floor of your property/building. The system operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. If water is detected, the pump automatically starts to remove water from your property, minimising water damage.
Secure Inventories Ltd Singleton Court Business Park
Wonastow Road
Monmouth
NP25 5JA
Tel: 01600 775472
Web: www.secureinventories.com 
Email:enquiries@secureinventories.com
Computer software enabling you to easily produce, update and maintain your home inventory for safe storage by us. It extensively lists household goods with up-to-date prices.

Sandbags

Product / Company Contact Details Purpose / Service
Sandbags Local Authority Main supplier during emergencies.
Sandbags Yellow Pages Look under: Builders Merchants, Sacks & Bags, or DIY stores.
Sandbags

J & D Wilkie Ltd
Bellies Brae
Kirriemuir
DD8 4BL

Suppliers of unfilled sandbags.
Sandbags Contact: Malcolm Scott
S.G. Baker Ltd
Union St
Friockheim
DD11 4TD
Tel: 01241 828681
Fax: 01241 828349
Web: www.sgbaker.co.uk 
Unfilled hessian and polypropylene sandbags.  Delivery to all over the UK in small or larger requirements.
AQUA-SAC™ Tel: 0800 032 7404
Web: www.aqua-sac.com
Email: info@aqua-sac.com
Self inflating sandbag replacement.
Deltalok Hoofmark (UK) Ltd
First Floor, Unit 24, Philadelphia Complex
Philadelphia
Houghton-le-Spring
Tyne & Wear
DH4 4UG
Tel: 0191 584 5566
Fax: 0191 584 5577
Web: www.hoofmark.co.uk 
Email: info@hoofmark.co.uk
Sandbag wall reinforcement/connector plates - reusable, for stronger walls with less bags.
Dickson For Sacks J&HM Dickson Ltd
Seath Road
Rutherglen Industrial Estate
Glasgow
G73 1RW
Tel: 0141 643 0244
Web: www.sack-maker.co.uk
Email: Sales@sackmaker.com
A long estabished company supplying unfilled hessian and woven poly sandbags from stock.
Floodsax

Environmental Defence Systems Limited
Tel: 01484 641009
Mobile: 07831 598999
Web: www.edslimited.co.uk
Email: info@edslimited.co.uk

FloodSax absorb water to act like sandbags and then hold it inside. Their semi-porous inner liner has hundreds of absorbent crystals which retain the water.