A drainage pump is a submersible pump that removes accumulated water from a defined area, such as a basement, garage, flat roof, garden or work site. It is a general term covering several specific types, from shallow puddle pumps and automatic sump pumps to heavy-duty site drainage pumps. This page groups our most popular drainage pumps by job and links through to the full range in each category. The right choice comes down to how dirty the water is, how low you need to pump, and whether it should run automatically. Not sure? The Pump Finder narrows it down in three questions, and the submersible pumps category compares each type in depth.
For clearing flooded patios, lawns, flat roofs and outbuildings, from clean to lightly dirty water at low level. Drop-and-go pumps that need no chamber or groundworks.
See all puddle pumpsBest-value drop-and-go; clears down to 2mm.
Automatic with adjustable sensors for unattended use.
Compact manual puddle pump for tight spots.
Automatic, unattended removal of water that collects in a basement, cellar, garage or lift pit. Float-switched, so they run only when water is present. For dedicated cellar drainage, see our cellar flooding pumps.
Or see all sump pumpsNarrow-arm float suits tight domestic sumps; the cavity-drainage favourite.
Tube-float automatic for narrow chambers.
Dual manual/automatic; pumps low in manual mode.
Robust submersibles for trenches, excavations and dirty, silty site water, built for continuous duty in harsh conditions.
See the dewatering rangeIndustry-standard site drainage; tolerates near-dry running.
Hardwearing mid-range site pump.
Built-in agitator keeps silt and sand in suspension.
When you need to move a lot of water fast: large areas, lakes, ponds or major flood response. For off-grid power, see engine-driven pumps.
See all high-flow pumpsUp to 830 L/min; high-flow workhorse.
Heavy-duty contractor drainage.
Petrol power where there's no mains supply.
Reliable drainage on a budget: our own-brand Stream range gives proper performance for less than a generic DIY-store pump.
See all pumps£126 best-seller; the Screwfix alternative that actually clears low water.
Great-value small automatic drainage pump.
Dual-mode value automatic.
A quick guide so you land on the right category first time, rather than buying the wrong pump twice. Each route below opens the full collection for that job.
Still unsure? Use the Pump Finder or call 0115 987 0358.
Tell us how much water, how dirty it is, and how low you need to pump, and our engineers will point you at the right model from stock. Most stocked pumps ship the same working day on orders placed before 2pm.
