Pump Hire in Reading, Berkshire
Get Water Off Site Fast
The water is rising and it needs to go. Centrifugal, submersible and hand pumps from our Winnersh depot move it fast. Call 0118 979 2828.
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Water in the wrong place is one of the most common site problems across the Thames Valley. If you are searching for pump hire near me in Reading, our Winnersh depot stocks the full range from 1-inch hand pumps to 3-inch centrifugals. Call 0118 979 2828.
Pumps Available to Hire
Your Winnersh depot stocks centrifugal pumps in 1-inch, 2-inch and 3-inch, submersible pumps, residue pumps, hydraulic oil-driven pumps and hand pumps. The right pump depends on the liquid type, flow rate required and your site configuration. Hoses and couplings are available separately. Full specifications for the complete pump range are listed in the Coppard online catalogue.
Choosing the Right Pump for Your Job
The most common mistake is choosing a pump sized for worst-case rather than actual flow rate. An oversized pump drains quickly then runs dry — damaging the pump. An undersized pump on a site with significant groundwater falls behind.
London Clay under Wokingham, Bracknell and Shinfield is highly impermeable. Your excavation will accumulate water from October through April on any clay site deeper than 500mm. A 2-inch centrifugal kept on site through drainage season is standard practice for groundworks contractors across the Thames Valley. On Thames gravel sites around Reading and Twyford, the ground drains faster but water movement can be rapid after rain — a 3-inch pump may be needed. Call 0118 979 2828 with your situation and we will confirm the best pump.
Pump Hire Across Reading and the Thames Valley
Your Winnersh depot delivers pumps across Reading, Wokingham, Bracknell, Earley, Woodley and Shinfield, plus Twyford, Henley-on-Thames, Maidenhead, Newbury and Basingstoke. Most pumps go out next day. Call before 8am for same-day availability.
Looking for pump hire near me? Contractors across Reading, Wokingham, Bracknell, Earley, Woodley and Shinfield hire from this depot regularly. Hoses and couplings are available separately.
Pump Hire for Agricultural and Estate Use
Farms and estates across the Thames Valley need temporary pumping beyond what permanent installations provide. Winter flooding, irrigation supply and fuel transfer are recurring requirements. The 3-inch centrifugal clears most paddocks in a few hours. For fuel transfer, the Patay hand pump provides a simple non-electric option.
Why Hire Pumps from Coppard?
You are not calling a national hire desk. When you call 0118 979 2828, you speak to someone at the Winnersh depot who knows the Thames Valley’s groundwater conditions and which pump handles your situation. We stock the sizes that actually get used in this region.
Coppard has supplied pumps across Berkshire since 1972. CPA member, Constructionline-registered, fully insured.
Searching for the best pump hire near me? Coppard covers Reading, Winnersh, Wokingham, Shinfield, Twyford, Woodley, Earley, Bracknell, Crowthorne, Henley-on-Thames, Maidenhead, Pangbourne, Sandhurst, Newbury, Thatcham, Basingstoke, High Wycombe, Windsor and Slough. Call 0118 979 2828.
For the full range of Plant & Machinery Hire available from your Reading depot, visit the Plant & Machinery Hire page.
View the full Pump Hire catalogue — specifications, models and current availability.
Frequently Asked Questions — Pump Hire
What is the difference between centrifugal and submersible?
A centrifugal sits outside the water and draws it up through an inlet hose — needs priming. A submersible sits in the water and pushes it up — no priming. For basements and tanks, the submersible is usually more practical.
How far can the pump discharge?
A 2-inch centrifugal pushes water 30 to 50 metres horizontally. A 3-inch reaches up to 80 metres. Vertical lift reduces range significantly. Discuss distances with us before hiring.
Can I pump dirty water?
Standard pumps handle lightly silted water but not thick sludge. Pumping clay-heavy groundwater wears the impeller faster. If your water contains significant solids, discuss with our team.
Do I need permission to discharge?
Usually yes. Discharging to a sewer needs water company permission (Thames Water for most of the Reading area). Discharging to a watercourse needs Environment Agency consent. Check before setting up any discharge.
Can I leave the pump running unattended?
Centrifugal pumps must not run dry. A float switch automatically starts and stops the pump as water rises and falls. Submersible pumps with float switches are the most reliable option for unattended dewatering.
Need the best pump hire near me?
Call 0118 979 2828. Same-day collection from Winnersh. Delivery across Reading, Winnersh, Wokingham, Shinfield, Twyford, Woodley, Earley, Bracknell, Crowthorne, Henley-on-Thames, Maidenhead, Pangbourne, Sandhurst, Newbury, Thatcham, Basingstoke, High Wycombe, Windsor and Slough. Get Plant on Site Tomorrow.
Need Pump Hire near me in Reading or the Thames Valley?
Call 0118 979 2828. Same-day dispatch from Winnersh. Delivery across Reading, Wokingham, Bracknell, Newbury, Maidenhead and the Thames Valley.
