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Carrying out geotechnical investigations over water can be challenging — particularly when you need stable access for drilling rigs, coring equipment, or survey teams.At Floating Pontoon Hire, we specialise in creating safe, reliable floating platforms designed specifically for geotechnical works. Our modular pontoon systems are already in use with geotechnical contractors across the UK, providingContinue reading "Floating Pontoons for Geotechnical Investigations"

Overcoming Limited Access A Floating Journey to the Worksite Assembly and Installation Flexible Solutions for Complex Sites

We’ve just wrapped up a brilliant project at Enjoy Work in Chiswick – a floating timber decked pontoon that now sits proudly on the water, adding both style and practicality to this buzzing business campus. A Pontoon With a Purpose Enjoy Work isn’t your average office space. It’s packed with green spaces, water features andContinue reading "A Timber Decked Pontoon for Enjoy Work, Chiswick"

We were at Jamestone Quarry near Blackburn last week supplying and installing a 75 metre long access walkway out to a pontoon head housing a pumping gantry. The pumping gantries are being used to dewater the quarry, providing a safe and stable working platform in a challenging environment.

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Pontoons for Canal Towpaths: Enhancing Accessibility and Safety Along the UK’s Waterways With over 2,000 miles of towpaths and more than 3,000 bridges, the UK’s canal network plays a vital role in transportation, recreation, and heritage. Maintaining this infrastructure is essential—and Floating Pontoon Hire provides reliable solutions through floating walkways, work platforms, and safety boatContinue reading "Floating Pontoon Hire for Canal Towpaths"

At Floating Pontoon Hire, we believe that water shouldn’t be a barrier—it should be a feature. Our modular pontoon systems have been the foundation for countless events, turning lakes, rivers, and even swimming pools into stunning venues. Versatility at Its Best Marquees and Theming Adaptable to Any Environment Weddings on Water Cost-Effective Solutions Get inContinue reading "Floating Stages: Transforming Water into Unforgettable Event Spaces"

In situations where land access is restricted or completely unavailable, floating pontoons provide a stable and adaptable platform for creating safe pedestrian routes and temporary bridges. Our pontoon systems ensure uninterrupted access across bodies of water or difficult terrain. Creating Reliable Access Across Water At Floating Pontoon Hire, we understand the importance of maintaining safeContinue reading "Pontoon Hire for Temporary Walkways and Access Solutions"

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Our pontoons offer the perfect solution for accessing roofs, walls, and other structural elements within pools. Traditionally, conducting maintenance or inspections in swimming pools often requires draining the water entirely—wasting large amounts of water and resulting in costly downtime. However, with our pontoon systems, we eliminate the need for draining, ensuring a more efficient, cost-effective,Continue reading "Pontoon Hire for Swimming Pool Inspections, Repairs, and Events"

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Our pontoons and crews have been working hard in Norfolk over the past couple of weekends, supporting Balfour Beatty during essential rail engineering works. The programme includes renewing and maintaining track and railway infrastructure to keep the line operating safely and reliably. The Challenge The works required safe access to an overhead railway bridge, whereContinue reading "Pontoon Hire for Essential Rail Engineering Works in Norfolk"

The Challenge at Crichel Estate The Solution: A 9-Ton Excavator on a Pontoon