Pump Hire in Melksham, Wiltshire
Dry Site, Moving Programme
Submersible and centrifugal pumps for site dewatering, drainage and flood clearance, from our Melksham depot. Call 01380 828988.
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Water in a trench stops the job. On the alluvial floodplain along the River Avon or the waterlogged Oxford Clay around Trowbridge and Chippenham, standing water can fill an excavation overnight. A pump from our Melksham depot gets it out fast. If you are searching for pump hire near me in Melksham, call 01380 828988.
What Pump Do You Need?
Submersible pumps sit in the water and pump it out from the bottom. They handle silty water, standing water in trenches and flooded excavations. Centrifugal pumps sit on the bank and draw water up through a suction hose — better for high-volume dewatering across larger areas. On Oxford Clay across Melksham, Trowbridge and Chippenham, drainage trenches fill fast between October and March. A 2-inch submersible handles most trench dewatering. For larger excavations or sites near the River Avon and Kennet and Avon Canal, you may need a 3-inch or 4-inch pump. Call 01380 828988 and describe your situation.
Pump Hire Range
Wiltshire groundworks face particular water challenges. Oxford Clay across Melksham, Trowbridge and Chippenham holds water near the surface — trenches fill overnight during wet months. Sites along the River Avon floodplain near Bradford-on-Avon and Bath sit on a water table that can rise rapidly after heavy rain. The best approach is to have a pump on standby from the start rather than waiting until the excavation floods.
The Melksham depot stocks submersible pumps from 1-inch for small domestic drainage through to 4-inch for high-volume site dewatering. Centrifugal pumps cover open-water situations where the pump sits on firm ground above the water level.
All pumps come with appropriate hose lengths. If your site needs a long discharge run, mention the distance when you call and we will confirm the right setup.
Full specifications for the complete pump range are listed in the Coppard online catalogue.
Pump Hire Across Wiltshire and Bath
Smaller submersible pumps are light enough to collect from the Melksham depot in a van. Larger pumps require delivery. Most go out next day.
Contractors across Trowbridge, Chippenham, Devizes, Bath, Warminster and Frome hire from this depot regularly. Looking for pump hire near me? Same-day collection or next-day delivery across Wiltshire, Bath and Somerset.
Flood and Emergency Dewatering
Sites along the River Avon, the Kennet and Avon Canal and low-lying ground across the Melksham vale are vulnerable to flooding. If your site has flooded and you need a pump urgently, call 01380 828988. We will check what is available for same-day dispatch.
For planned dewatering on longer contracts, weekly hire is better value than multiple day hires.
For construction sites running through the winter months across Devizes, Warminster and Frome, a pump on long-term hire is often more practical than calling each time the site floods. This means you have the equipment ready when the weather changes. Coppard also supplies hoses, fittings and discharge pipe to complete the installation.
Why Hire a Pump from Coppard?
Coppard supplies pumps alongside excavators and compaction plant. If your trench needs pumping, digging and backfilling, the full package comes from one Melksham depot and one account. Call 01380 828988.
Searching for the best pump hire near me? Coppard covers Melksham, Devizes, Chippenham, Bath, Trowbridge, Bradford-on-Avon, Westbury, Warminster, Calne, Corsham, Frome, Marlborough, Bristol and Salisbury. Call 01380 828988.
For the full range of Plant & Machinery Hire available from our Melksham depot, visit the Plant & Machinery Hire page.
View the full Pump Hire catalogue — specifications, models and current availability.
Frequently Asked Questions — Pump Hire
What size pump do I need for a trench?
A 2-inch submersible handles most trench dewatering. For larger excavations or high water tables near the River Avon, a 3-inch or 4-inch pump moves more volume. Call 01380 828988 and describe the depth and size of your excavation.
Can I pump silty water?
Yes. Submersible pumps handle silty water. For very muddy or slurry conditions, mention it when you call and we will confirm the right pump type.
Do pumps come with hoses?
Yes. All pumps come with appropriate suction and discharge hoses. If you need a long discharge run, mention the distance when you call.
Need Pump Hire near me in Melksham or Wiltshire, Bath and Somerset?
Call 01380 828988. Same-day dispatch from Melksham. Delivery across Melksham, Devizes, Chippenham, Bath, Trowbridge, Bradford-on-Avon, Westbury, Warminster, Calne, Corsham, Frome, Marlborough, Bristol and Salisbury.
