Tank Replacement & Pipe Insulation

When a major hotel chain in Maidstone discovered their water tank was leaking and deteriorating, they needed a fast and reliable solution, without interrupting water supply to guests. Willow Pumps stepped in with a carefully planned tank replacement strategy that maintained water service throughout. By installing a temporary external tank and scheduling the changeover during a low-demand period, we were able to dismantle and replace the failing system with zero disruption to hotel operations.

From precision pipework modifications and tank chlorination to full insulation and site clean-up, we delivered an efficient, professional solution tailored to the unique needs of a live hospitality site.

The existing tank at this hotel was in a very poor state with numerous leaks and required replacing.

The water supply needed to be maintained to the hotel at all times.

We submitted a proposal to install a smaller tank outside with pipework modifications which would only require a shutdown at a time of least water demand for the changeover.

This was carried out and once the hotel’s water supply was changed over to the temporary tank, the old tank could then be dismantled and removed from site with no further disruption to supply.

We installed base levelling steels and then installed the new tank with the necessary pipework modifications to suit. The tank was then cleaned and chlorinated before the changeover back to the main tank took place.

The pipework modifications, including a mains bypass, were then insulated (see photos).

We also modified the walkway steelwork for access to the tank, before all redundant materials and the temporary tank were removed from site.

Whether you’re running a hotel, commercial site, or public facility, Willow Pumps can deliver critical water infrastructure upgrades with minimal disruption. Our expert team plans meticulously to keep your services running while carrying out high-quality installation and maintenance work.