The Hidden Liability Lurking in Your Pumping Station

Your Contractor Hands Over the Project — But the Liability Stays With You

The day your contractor hands over your building is worth celebrating. But months — or even years — later, the phone rings: your insurance claim has been rejected because the pumping station wasn’t properly maintained. Suddenly, the liability doesn’t sit with the contractor anymore. It sits with you.

When Maintenance Is Neglected, Pumping Stations Fail

Pumping stations aren’t glamorous, but they are critical. When they fail, the consequences are severe:

• Flooding and property damage

• Environmental breaches and fines

• Emergency repairs at premium rates

• Insurance claims rejected due to missing servicing records

  
  

That last point is the real risk: insurers require proof of regular pumping station maintenance. Without it, your policy may not protect you.

A neglected pumping station doesn’t just cost money — it can cost you years of progress and your reputation.

The Solution: Compliance and Maintenance Built In

The good news? This liability is entirely preventable. By building compliance and maintenance into your project from day one, you protect both your investment and your peace of mind.

Here’s what that looks like:

• Specify compliant equipment – Ensure pumping stations are designed to meet insurer requirements.

• Include servicing in the scope – Make maintenance contracts part of the budget, not an afterthought.

• Provide clear O&M documentation – So everyone understands what’s required to keep insurance valid.

• Offer service agreements – Work with a supplier who delivers scheduled maintenance, inspections, and record-keeping.

  
  

Protecting Everyone Involved

By addressing maintenance upfront, you:

• Safeguard your insurance position

• Avoid being dragged into liability disputes

• Build a reputation for risk-aware ownership

• Deliver long-term value across the lifecycle of your building

  
  

Final Word

Pumping stations may be out of sight, but ignoring them can create risks that are impossible to hide. Poor maintenance doesn’t just void insurance — it exposes you to costly, avoidable disputes.

At Moduquip, we supply compliant pumping stations and provide full-service maintenance packages that keep your insurance valid and your building protected.

Get in touch today to safeguard your project from hidden liabilities.