Pump Hire in Brighton, West Sussex
Dry Site, Moving Programme
Submersible and centrifugal pumps for site dewatering, drainage and flood clearance, from our Southwick depot. Call 01273 596 979 — tell us the head height and distance and we will confirm the right pump.
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Water in your excavation stops everything. On coastal sites and River Adur floodplain ground, standing water can fill a trench overnight. Coppard supplies submersible and centrifugal pumps to get your site dry and keep the programme moving, available from Southwick for sites across Brighton and West Sussex. If you are searching for pump hire near me in Brighton, call 01273 596 979.
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 the clay-with-flints above Hove and Patcham, and on low-lying ground along the River Adur, drainage trenches fill fast between October and March. A 2-inch submersible handles most trench dewatering. For larger excavations or sites near the coast and the River Adur floodplain, you may need a 3-inch or 4-inch pump. Call 01273 596 979 and describe your situation.
Pump Hire Range
Brighton and West Sussex groundworks face particular water challenges. Clay-with-flints above Hove and Patcham holds water near the surface — trenches fill overnight during wet months. Sites along the River Adur floodplain near Shoreham-by-Sea and Lancing 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 Southwick 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 Brighton, Hove and West Sussex
Smaller submersible pumps are light enough to collect from the Southwick depot in a van. Larger pumps require delivery. Most go out next day.
Contractors across Brighton, Hove, Shoreham-by-Sea, Worthing, Burgess Hill and Hassocks hire from this depot regularly. Looking for pump hire near me? Same-day collection or next-day delivery across Brighton, Hove and West Sussex.
Flood and Emergency Dewatering
Sites along the River Adur, the coast around Shoreham-by-Sea and Southwick, and low-lying ground across West Sussex are vulnerable to flooding. If your site has flooded and you need a pump urgently, call 01273 596 979. 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 Burgess Hill, Hassocks and the Downs, 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 Southwick depot and one account. Call 01273 596 979.
Searching for the best pump hire near me? Coppard covers Brighton, Hove, Portslade, Southwick, Shoreham-by-Sea, Lancing, Worthing, Steyning, Henfield, Burgess Hill, Hassocks, Lewes, Newhaven, Peacehaven, Hurstpierpoint, Littlehampton, Arundel and Chichester. Call 01273 596 979.
For the full range of Plant & Machinery Hire available from our Southwick 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 Adur or coast, a 3-inch or 4-inch pump moves more volume. Call 01273 596 979 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 Brighton, Hove or West Sussex?
Call 01273 596 979. Same-day dispatch from Southwick. Delivery across Brighton, Hove, Portslade, Southwick, Shoreham-by-Sea, Lancing, Worthing, Steyning, Henfield, Burgess Hill, Hassocks, Lewes, Newhaven, Peacehaven, Hurstpierpoint, Littlehampton, Arundel and Chichester.
