Flood Control Barriers
Keep floodwater at bay with Lakeside Flood Solutions’ innovative flood barrier systems
In the UK, flood control is becoming an ever-increasing concern for property-owners and business-owners alike. In recent years, rising sea levels and extreme weather patterns have led to a dramatic increase in flood events across the UK. This has generated significant demand for effective and innovative solutions to control the rising threat of floods in coastal, urban, and rural areas.
Here at Lakeside Flood Solutions, we’re one of the world’s leading manufacturers and suppliers of effective, tried-and-tested flood control solutions. We safeguard homes, commercial buildings and whole communities from the devastating effect of floodwater with our innovate flood defence systems. We help you to protect what matters most, safeguarding your family, possessions and commercial assets.
So if you’re concerned about the rising threat of floods in the UK, explore our range of innovative flood control barriers below to find a solution that’s ideal for your property, and gain ultimate peace of mind. Alternatively, contact Lakeside Flood Solutions today for a fully bespoke, end-to-end flood control solution.
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The Need For Flood Control Barriers In The UK
Flooding can cause untold damage to your property or commercial assets. Whether it’s thousands of pounds worth of structural damage, the loss of possessions, or the biohazards associated with floodwater, it’s not worth taking the risk when it comes to safeguarding your family or your essential assets. The money you will spend on effective flood control will save you thousands in potential flood water damage, especially if you live in a flood-prone part of the UK.
Over the coming decades, the threat of flooding in the UK is only set to grow—and at an alarming rate. This means there has never been a better time to invest in effective flood prevention solutions, regardless of whether you are a small business-owner on the coast of Plymouth, or a home-owner in the East Riding of Yorkshire.
Thankfully, here at Lakeside, we have flood control solutions for every type of environment. From single flood barriers for doors, to whole interlocking systems that form a perimeter around commercial buildings, Lakeside are the only company you need for effective flood protection here in the UK. Browse our collection of innovative and fully tested flood barriers below to find the system that’s perfect for your needs:
Demountable Flood Barriers
Our most popular flood defence system, our demountable flood barriers, as the name suggests, can be mounted and demounted quickly in the event of a flood. This makes our flood barriers a highly versatile and convenient option. Thanks to their unique interlocking design and custom-engineered ground U channel, they forms a continuous, watertight seal that’s built for exceptional strength and reliability in the event of a flood.
Engineered with advanced features that set it apart from other systems on the market, these barrier offers robust, proven protection you can count on when it matters most.
Key features of our demountable flood control barriers:
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Rapid deployment: No tools are required to set up, meaning it can be deployed in seconds, perfect for last-minute flood alerts.
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Custom ground U channel: This ensures a perfect watertight seal, keeping your property and commercial assets dry.
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Anodised aluminium: Constructed from high-quality materials to guarantee strength, whilst also being surprisingly lightweight.
- Maintenance-Free: Minimal upkeep required.
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Limitless scalability: no width or height restrictions.
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Real-world proven: Tested and tried in real-life flood events.
Perfect for protecting everything from front doors and garages to shop fronts and industrial facilities, our demountable barriers can be deployed and taken down very quickly in the event of a flood alert.
Deploy as soon as a flood threat arises, and watch as floodwater struggles to penetrate a single part of your property.
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Temporary Flood Barriers
Our temporary flood barriers are the go-to choice when you need fast and reusable protection against rising water levels. Designed for rapid deployment, they can be set up in just minutes. They are also incredibly versatile; they can be used on almost any terrain, and stored away smartly for future flood events.
Whether you need to defend a small property entrance, a stretch of road, or several hundred metres of coastline, our range of temporary systems delivers reliable protection without the need for permanent fixtures.
Key types of temporary flood barriers we offer:
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Inflatable Flood Barrier: Flexible and cost-effective for large-scale protection from 50m to 1000m. Available in lengths from 10m to 200m, with the option to join sections for an
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Alu Temporary Flood Barrier: Strong yet lightweight, with a lifespan of up to 50 years. Can be deployed on grass, gravel, asphalt, and more without slipping or additional anchoring.
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Multi-Cellular Concertina Barrier: Large collapsible units that can stack up to 2m high. No permanent fixings, highly versatile, and proven in emergency responses worldwide.
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Tempo-Dam: A water-filled dam barrier designed for extreme weather stability. Simply roll it out and it’s ready to defend—no extra setup required.
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BoxBarrier: Lightweight modular units that get stronger under higher water pressure. Each unit replaces 15 sandbags, requires zero maintenance, and lasts up to 20 years.
unlimited barrier length.These systems are perfect for tackling seasonal flooding, supporting emergency response efforts, and for providing temporary flood control for homes, businesses, industrial areas, and public spaces.
When flood warnings are issued, they can be swiftly deployed, ensuring your property or site is shielded by reliable, portable flood defences that hold back rising waters with .
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Self-Closing Flood Barriers
Our self-closing flood barriers provide automatic, hands-free protection that activates as soon as floodwaters rise.
This makes them perfect for locations where floods can occur suddenly, where manual deployment wouldn’t practical or feasible. Installed discreetly below ground in steel or concrete basins, these barriers rise automatically as water levels increase, forming a reliable flood barrier.
When the water recedes, the barrier smoothly lowers back into its resting position underground. Customisable in length, these systems are especially suited for protecting against coastal and river floods, as well as safeguarding railways and properties.
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Automatic activation when water levels rise.
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No manual setup or deployment required.
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Durable construction built to withstand harsh flood conditions.
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Low maintenance for long-term reliability.
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Suitable for residential, commercial, and public properties.
Ideal for rapid-response flood protection where peace of mind and instant defence matter most.
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Automatic Hydraulic Flood Barrier
Automatic Hydraulic Flood Barriers provide a powerful, fully automated flood defence designed for locations where rapid deployment is essential. Operating as a passive system, they can function with or without electricity, making them highly versatile for a wide range of environments.
These barriers can be installed flush into the ground for a discreet finish or surface-mounted for specific site requirements. When floodwaters reach a predetermined level, the barrier lifts swiftly into position, and warning lights activate to alert pedestrians. For added flexibility, the system can also be manually deployed and locked.
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Hydrodynamic, automatic, and self-closing operation
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No manual labour required
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Low-maintenance design for long-term reliability
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Built for strength—tested to 250KN load capacity
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ISO certified for quality and performance
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Exceptionally durable materials for demanding conditions
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End-to-End Flood Control Solutions
Beyond the supply of single flood barriers, Lakeside can also offer a full-service solution to home-owners, business-owners and industrial site managers across the UK.
We can partner with you to provide a fully bespoke, end-to-end flood defence solution that incorporates everything from initial risk assessment, right through to the design, supply, and installation of your systems.
We can deliver a fully managed and accountable flood protection strategy, both for now and for the future. Our experts will handle every stage in-house to ensure your property is fully prepared for future flooding. Our service for both domestic and commercial sectors includes:
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Flood Risk Assessment & Site Survey: Our in-house surveyors carry out a thorough evaluation of your property and surrounding area to identify vulnerabilities and determine the most effective flood defence strategy.
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Custom Product Design: Using advanced CAD technology, we create bespoke flood gates, doors, windows, glazing, and barriers tailored precisely to your site’s requirements.
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UK-Based Manufacturing All our flood protection systems are manufactured in-house using innovative designs, premium materials, and strict quality controls.
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Professional Installation: Our skilled operatives, with over 10 years of flood defence experience, install your systems to the highest safety and performance standards.
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Ongoing Maintenance & Support: We supply detailed Operation & Maintenance (O&M) manuals and offer annual maintenance agreements to keep your systems in peak condition.
Whether you’re protecting your family home, a commercial premises, or a sprawling industrial facility, our end-to-end service ensures you get a seamless and long-lasting flood defence solution for ultimate peace of mind.
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Contact Lakeside Flood Solutions Today
Your property or commercial premises deserves the highest level of protection. Contact Lakeside Flood Solutions today to request your free, no-obligation quote and together let’s ensure that your vital assets are secure and your loved ones are safe should the worst happen.