Water Bowser Hire in Reading, Berkshire
Site Water Supply Without Mains Connection
Dust is moving on site and you need it down now. Water bowsers from our Winnersh depot keep your site compliant and your crew moving. Call 0118 979 2828.
54 Years Trading
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Dust suppression, compaction watering, site supply or livestock — a water bowser puts water where you need it without mains connection. If you are looking for water bowser hire near me in Reading, our Winnersh depot stocks three trailer-mounted models. Call 0118 979 2828.
Water Bowser Sizes and Rates
Three trailer-mounted bowsers towable by a standard pickup or SUV. 250 gallon basic, 250 gallon with pump, and 500 gallon with pump and spray bar. Each is filled at source before towing to site. You are responsible for filling and returning empty.
When Do You Need a Water Bowser?
Any site without mains water, or any operation that needs water where running a hose is impractical. Dust suppression on earthworks across the Thames Valley’s major development sites — Arborfield, Shinfield, the Wokingham corridor. Watering compacted sub-base between roller passes on a new access road. Irrigation for new planting across an estate near Pangbourne or Henley-on-Thames. Temporary livestock water supply on a farm near Twyford.
For full specifications on the water bowser range, view the Coppard online catalogue.
Water Bowser Hire for Construction and Groundworks
Mains water availability on Thames Valley construction sites varies. New-build plots across the Wokingham development corridor, barn conversions along the Kennet valley and highway works on rural roads are all situations where mains supply is unavailable or too far from the working area. The 250-gallon bowser with pump is the standard companion to roller hire — watering sub-base between passes takes minutes rather than waiting for mains to reach the site. The 500-gallon bowser with spray bar gives a practical day of dust suppression on active demolition and earthworks sites without refilling. Looking for water bowser hire near me? Contractors across Reading, Wokingham, Bracknell, Earley, Woodley and Shinfield hire from this depot regularly.
Water Bowser Hire for Landscaping and Estates
Landscaping and estate projects need water for irrigation, turf establishment and tree planting. Running a bowser along the planting line with a hand lance is far quicker than carrying watering cans. The 250-gallon with pump can be towed by the Kubota RTV across paddocks and rough ground that a standard pickup cannot access. Call 0118 979 2828.
Why Hire a Water Bowser 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 which bowser suits your application. We stock the sizes that actually get used across the Thames Valley.
Coppard has supplied water bowsers alongside the broader plant fleet since 1972. CPA member, Constructionline-registered, fully insured.
Searching for the best water bowser 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 Water Bowser Hire catalogue — specifications, models and current availability.
Frequently Asked Questions — Water Bowser Hire
What vehicle do I need to tow the bowser?
Standard 50mm ball hitch. A mid-size pickup or SUV is suitable. A full 500-gallon bowser weighs approximately 2.4 tonnes with water — check your vehicle’s towing capacity is at least 2.5 tonnes.
Where do I fill the bowser?
Any accessible water point — farm standpipe, fire hydrant with permit, mains tap. We can fill at the Winnersh depot if confirmed at collection. Abstraction from watercourses requires an Environment Agency licence.
How long does 500 gallons last for dust suppression?
Two to four hours of active spraying at moderate rate in dry weather. In hot and windy conditions, plan for one to two refills per day.
Can I use the bowser for drinking water?
No. The bowsers are not certified potable water containers. Use sealed containers or direct mains connection for site welfare drinking water.
Do I need a pump for compaction watering?
Yes. The basic gravity-discharge bowser is not suitable. You need the 250 or 500 gallon model with pump for adequate flow and pressure.
Need the best water bowser 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 Water Bowser 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.
