New Build Pump Stations are assessed around the pumped liquid, chamber type, pump duty, controls, alarms, floats, valves, rising main, ground conditions and access for future maintenance.
What new build pump stations are used for
New build pump stations are used where a new property, plot, block, care home, commercial unit or development cannot drain by gravity.
Selection and site considerations
Early pump station input helps avoid late redesign. Inlet levels, finished levels, discharge point, power supply, access, cover loading, storage and future maintenance should be considered before the chamber is ordered.
Repair, replacement and maintenance considerations
The correct approach depends on the age of the chamber, pump duty, condition of floats, valves, non-return valves, guide rails, control panel, alarms, rising main and access. Alton Pumps can support the pumping equipment and Alton Facility Services can support civils where excavation, chambers, pipework or reinstatement are required.
What to send before attendance
Useful information includes the site postcode, photographs of the chamber and control panel, pump model plates, alarm status, inlet depth if known, rising main route, discharge point, access restrictions, and whether the system handles foul sewage, grey water, surface water, rainwater or commercial wastewater.
How we can help
- New homes and developments
- Plot drainage and site levels
- Package and bespoke pump stations
- Developer and adoption considerations
- Installation and commissioning support