Flood & Water Damage · London

Flood & Water Damage Drying Equipment Hire — London

Restoration firms are expensive, done-for-you services. Hireload helps you hire professional-grade drying equipment and dry clean-water, source-stopped, accessible water damage yourself — for a fraction of the cost.

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What do I hire to dry out water damage? For a stopped, clean-water leak you need three things: a wet/dry vacuum to lift standing water, air movers to push air across wet surfaces, and a dehumidifier to pull the moisture out of the air. Many single-room clean-water leaks can start drying within days, but drying time depends on how wet the materials are and how long the water has been standing.

Which kit do you need?

Drying kits by job

Pick by what’s wet — each kit pairs the right dehumidifier and air movers. Not sure? Check the suitability guide and sizing below.

Drying package

1 Room Drying Kit

One room · mild damp or a light clean leak

  • 1 × 38L dehumidifier
  • 1 × air mover
from £89.99 / 1–5 days +VAT
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Drying package

2 Room Drying Kit

A larger room, or two small adjacent rooms · recent leak / soaked carpet after extraction

  • 1 × 55L industrial dehumidifier
  • 2 × air movers
from £139.99 / 1–5 days +VAT
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Drying package

Whole Floor Drying Kit

Whole floor / larger space · bigger wet-room after extraction

  • 1 × 95L building dryer
  • 2 × air movers
from £194.99 / 1–5 days +VAT
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Wet Carpet Recovery Kit

Soaked carpet & underlay

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Basement Drying Kit

Basement / below-ground

For light standing water only. For deeper standing water, pumping may be needed before drying.

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Build your own

Mix & match individual units

Dehumidifiers
Air movers / carpet dryers
Wet/dry vacuum

Stay safe — read first

Is it safe to dry it yourself?

DIY hire is for straightforward, clean-water jobs. If in doubt, call a professional.

✅ DIY hire is right for

  • Clean water (a burst pipe or leak — not sewage or outside flood water)
  • The source is already stopped
  • Accessible areas you can reach safely
  • Small-to-moderate damage

⚠️ Call a professional for

  • Sewage or contaminated (“black”) water
  • River / storm / outside flood water
  • Water near or affecting electrics
  • Structural damage, or water standing for days
  • Large / whole-property floods

Quick sizing

How many dehumidifiers & air movers do I need?

Rule of thumb (guidance, not a guarantee):

  • Air movers: about 1 per 300 sq ft of floor, or 1 every 10–16 ft of wet wall.
  • Dehumidifier: typically 1 dehumidifier per 3–5 air movers; size up for cold or below-ground rooms (use an LGR/building dryer).
  • Run them together — air movers without a dehumidifier just move damp air around.

Full sizing guide coming soon.

Honest cost

Dry it yourself & save

For a clean-water leak you’ve already stopped, in an accessible area:

DIY with hired kit

≈ £150–£350

One room, ~1 week — drying kit hire + minor materials. You keep it running and return it.

Restoration callout

£700–£2,000+

A done-for-you firm at insurance-job rates. The right call for big, dirty or unsafe jobs — see the suitability guide above.

Figures are typical ranges, not quotes. DIY saving applies only to the safe cases described above.

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FAQ

Common questions

What do I do first after a burst pipe?

Turn off the water at the stopcock, switch off power to the affected area, drain the taps, then start removing standing water and drying. (Full 24-hour guide coming soon.)

How long does it take to dry?

It depends on how wet the materials are and how long the water has been standing — many single rooms start drying within days, larger leaks can take a week or more. Run the kit until it’s dry, not for a fixed number of days.

How many units do I need?

Roughly 1 air mover per 300 sq ft and 1 dehumidifier per 3–5 air movers. Our kits are sized for you, or build your own.

Can I dry sewage or flood water myself?

No — contaminated or outside flood water, electrical risk and structural damage need a professional. DIY hire is for clean, stopped, accessible leaks.

How fast can you deliver?

Same-day availability on selected London routes where scheduling allows. Delivery from £35, or collect from our Greenford (UB6) depot.

Guides

Before you start

GUIDE

Dehumidifier vs Air Mover: Which Do You Need?
COMING SOON

Burst Pipe: What to Do in the First 24 Hours

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How to Dry Out a Room After a Leak or Flood

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How Many Dehumidifiers & Air Movers Do I Need?

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How Long Does Water Damage Take to Dry?

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DIY Drying vs Restoration Company: The Real Cost