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Yes, in most cases you can. Working over water often means no ground to stand a scaffold on, and a floating pontoon can provide a stable base for scaffold structures where traditional access isn’t possible. The key is making sure the pontoon is properly specified for the load, the water conditions and the way theContinue reading "Can You Build Scaffolding on a Floating Pontoon?"

If you’ve never hired a floating pontoon before, it can be hard to know where to start. What information do you need to provide, how does pricing work, and what actually happens on the day of installation? This guide walks through the full floating pontoon hire process from first enquiry to collection, so you knowContinue reading "How to Hire a Floating Pontoon: A Step-by-Step Guide"

Yes, in many cases you can. Floating pontoons can be configured to support excavators, telehandlers, MEWPs and other heavy plant, providing a practical working platform where access from the bank is difficult or impossible. However, choosing the right pontoon for heavy plant involves more than simply looking at the machine’s overall weight. What information isContinue reading "Can You Put an Excavator, Telehandler or MEWP on a Floating Pontoon?"

Earlier this year we had the opportunity to work alongside D3 Events on a slightly different project – helping to create Red Bull’s Impossible Floating Obstacle Course. Our modular pontoons were used to form part of the floating course, which was then put to the test by a group of professional mountain bike riders. TheContinue reading "Floating Pontoon Hire Helps Create Red Bull’s Impossible Obstacle Course"

Floating Pontoon Hire is incredibly proud to be supporting Taziker during the major repair works taking place at the historic Bridge of Dee in Aberdeen. More than 630m² of modular pontoon is currently onsite, forming a substantial temporary access system across the River Dee. The installation provides pedestrian access into the cofferdam alongside a dedicatedContinue reading "Floating Pontoon Hire Supports Major Repair Works at the Bridge of Dee"

Late on Friday afternoon, Floating Pontoon Hire received a call asking whether we could provide a temporary boarding platform for a corporate dragon boat event at voco Oxford Thames by IHG. By Tuesday, our team was onsite installing the pontoon. Working alongside Race the Dragon and a team-building events company, we created a larger andContinue reading "Friday Phone Call to Tuesday Installation: Dragon Boat Pontoon in Oxford"

We’ve recently been onsite at an indoor reservoir near Southampton, providing floating access for roof strengthening works. The challenge presented to us came from the restricted access. The reservoir itself is built above ground, but is enclosed within the building, meaning there was no conventional way to launch the pontoon onto the water. Instead, theContinue reading "Floating Pontoon Access for Roof Strengthening Works at Indoor Reservoir"

Working over water often means limited access, awkward ground conditions and very little space for plant. Our modular pontoons can provide a stable floating platform for lifting gantries, spider cranes, MEWPs, pumping equipment and other specialist plant. Rather than being restricted to access from the bank, equipment can be positioned directly over, beside or aroundContinue reading "Floating Pontoons for Lifting Equipment"

With summer weather arriving and event season getting underway, outdoor spaces are starting to come into their own. For venues near lakes, rivers, harbours or waterfront settings, event pontoon hire can help add extra space, improve access or create a feature that feels a bit different. A floating stage can give an event instant impact,Continue reading "Summer Event Ideas with Floating Pontoon Hire"

We are delighted to announce that Solent Rib Charter, parent company to Floating Pontoon Hire has been awarded a King’s Award for Enterprise in the Innovation category – one of the most prestigious recognitions for UK businesses. This achievement celebrates the pioneering design, launch and operation of ‘CRC Walrus’, our 13m amphibious crew transfer vessel. CRCContinue reading "A Royal Recognition for Innovation"

A Unique Project in a Historic Setting Some projects stand out not just because of the work involved, but because of the responsibility that comes with them and this was definitely one of those. We were recently appointed to provide safe access around the historic China Tea House at Beckett Park in Shrivenham, supporting essentialContinue reading "Floating Access for a Grade I Listed Landmark: Our Work at Beckett Park"

When reservoir levels fall, the problem is not always just getting the water out. A lot of the time, the bigger issue is actually getting safe access to it in the first place. The water can end up lower down, further out, and much harder to reach than usual. That is when things can getContinue reading "When reservoir levels drop, access is often a real problem"

A 100sqm double-stacked floating pontoon installed in Twickenham to provide safe, stable island access over water for heavy plant machinery carrying out maintenance works.

Floating Pontoon Hire launches its updated website showcasing modular pontoon solutions.

We recently supported McLaughlin & Harvey on the River Don in Sheffield, at Sheffield Forgemasters, providing a floating pontoon, safety boat and aluminium access tower for bridge works. The Challenge There was a significant vertical drop from the access road down to the river. No slipway, no soft bank — everything had to be liftedContinue reading "River Don Bridge Access Using Trailer-Mounted Crane Deployment"

Hiring a floating pontoon is often part of a wider project, whether for construction, maintenance, access or events. Below we answer some of the most common questions we’re asked once an enquiry is made. What information do you need initially? Do you need to visit site? How is the pontoon layout decided? How quickly canContinue reading "What Happens After You Enquire About Pontoon Hire?"

Reservoirs, reservoirs and more reservoirs! Floating social space at Chiswick Park Going Underground – Manchester tunnel inspections Plant Access at Hayling island nature reserve 2026 Loading……..

A quick look at the essentials behind a stable floating platform Load comes first The right footprint Anchoring that holds Controlled movement A steady platform, every time

Most people come to us for pontoons that do practical things — access platforms, inspection pontoons, temporary walkways, that sort of thing. But every now and then, a project lands on the desk that makes us stop, tilt our heads slightly and say, “Alright then… let’s figure it out.” Here are a few of theContinue reading "If You Can Dream It, We Can Float It"

When towpath maintenance or repair work blocks access, floating pontoons provide a quick, safe, and flexible solution to keep pedestrians moving. A simple, safe alternative Built off-site and towed to position Quick installation, minimal disruption Benefits for towpath projects A practical solution