MARKET REPORT FLOOD RESTORATION continued
“Hirers who add such products to their fleets will find a great variety of revenue opportunities for them. They can profitably build up a portfolio of items for flood-associated work and general cleaning, and promote their ability to undertake a wide range of tasks.”
Gary McWilliam, MD of Hire Supply Co, believes that “there is huge potential in the flood restoration market, and as long as developers continue to build on flood plains, the situation can only go one way. Indeed, when I checked today, there were no fewer than ten flood warnings in place in the region where we are based. We have been steadily been developing our product range to take account of this growing need, with a larger line-up of Elite pumps and Master dehumidifiers to enable hirers to meet the likely demand.”
Given that many people are tempted to just sit back and wait until weather-related problems strike them, by which time it can be too late to combat the worst effects, perhaps hirers should take the initiative. “Hirers investing in this equipment could make contact with hotels, offices, shops managers of commercial premises and building contractors, as well as homeowners, telling them that they can supply the products they will need to prepare for, or recover
Experts suggest climate change is making flooding more likely.
from, a flooding event,” said Dri-Eaz’s Colin Barden. “When I visit my local builders’ merchant, there is an array of leaflets at the entrance, giving advice on different projects and subjects, one of which is flood restoration. If hirers did something similar to raise awareness, it could lead to much more business.”
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