Emergency Flood Response
Fast, professional flood water removal for homes and businesses
When flooding strikes, time is critical. Whether it’s a burst water main, sewer overflow, or sudden groundwater ingress, Environmental Waste Management Ltd offers a reliable 24/7 emergency flood response service. Our experienced team is trained and equipped to handle flood-related waste, including debris, contaminated materials, sewage, basement flooding and culvert flooding. Our powerful vacuum tankers are ready to remove flood water quickly, safely, and legally, helping you minimise damage and disruption.
Please call us immediately on 0800 0385 180 for emergency flood response.
We understand the urgency of the situation and work tirelessly to collect and dispose of waste safely and responsibly. Our fleet of tankers, equipped with advanced technology, enables us to efficiently navigate flood-affected areas and extract waste without further harm to the environment.
We prioritise the health and safety of the affected communities, ensuring that waste is managed in accordance with regulatory standards.
Rapid Response for Flood Emergencies
Flooding can affect anyone, from homeowners with a flooded basement to commercial sites dealing with rainwater or culvert flooding. We act fast in emergency flood situations, deploying fully equipped vacuum tankers and trained operatives to remove standing water and contaminated wastewater from:
Basements and cellars
Roads, pavements, and car parks
Industrial and commercial sites
Construction zones
Culverts and drains
Forecourts and service yards
Our emergency flood services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, no matter the source of the flooding. Our rapid-response team are experienced at helping with situations such as blocked culverts, heavy rainfall, or sewer back-flow for example, arriving on site quickly to begin mitigation straight away.
Domestic Flood Response: Helping Homeowners Act Quickly
Flood damage can be devastating. If your home has been affected, our team can safely remove water from your cellar, garage, or ground floor before structural damage and mould set in. We provide reassurance in a stressful moment and help you return to normal as soon as possible. Read more about our basement flood water removal service.
Commercial and Industrial Sites: Minimising Disruption
For businesses flooding means downtime, health and safety risks, and potential environmental damage. Our emergency flood response services are tailored to meet the needs of site managers, FM providers, insurance companies, and commercial landlords. We understand your legal responsibilities and work efficiently to:
Prevent contamination
Maintain safe access and egress
Avoid fines or breaches of environmental regulations
Protect assets and equipment
Resume operations quickly
We can also assist with culvert flooding and road flooding clearance, supporting infrastructure, Highways, councils, utilities and civil engineering firms during storm events or flash flooding.
Environmental Waste Management Ltd is a licensed waste carrier with ISO 14001, ISO 9001, and ISO 45001 certifications. That means you can trust us to remove and dispose of flood water safely and legally. We adhere to all Environment Agency guidance and can provide full documentation if required for insurance or compliance purposes.
To get assistance with emergency flood water removal please contact Environmental Waste Management Ltd on 0800 038 5180
Call us today: 0800 0385 180
Areas we cover
St Albans
Birmingham
Bath
Brighton
Bromley
Cambridge
Colchester
Croydon
Canterbury
Coventry
Dartford
Derby
Dudley
East London
East Central London
Guildford
Harrow
Hemel Hempstead
Ilford and Chigwell
Ipswich
Kingston Upon Thames
Leicester
Medway
Milton Keynes
North London
Nottingham
Northampton
Norwich
North West London
Oxford
Peterborough
Portsmouth
Reading
Redhill
Romford
South East London
Stevenage
Slough
Swindon
Southampton
Southend-on-Sea
Stoke-on-Trent
South West London
Telford
Tunbridge Wells
Twickenham
Uxbridge
West London
West Central London
Watford
Walsall
Wolverhampton
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It’s a rapid Tanker deployment service designed to remove floodwater from homes, commercial properties, or public spaces in urgent situations.
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Yes. Flooding can happen at any time so we’re always available to respond to emergencies.
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We handle water from rainfall, sewer backflows, burst mains, blocked culverts, groundwater ingress, and more.
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Absolutely. We’re experienced in culvert flooding and road surface water removal using high-capacity vacuum tankers.
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Yes. Our team is trained to safely remove and dispose of grey water, sewage, or any floodwater that poses a health risk.
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It helps but isn’t always necessary. We’ll confirm access arrangements during your callout.
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This depends on the volume of water, access conditions, and source of flooding. We always aim to work quickly and efficiently to reinstate normality.
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Yes, we can provide documentation for insurers, confirming removal and disposal of flood water.
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Yes, we can recommend solutions such as interceptor servicing, culvert maintenance, or drain unblocking to reduce future risk.