Flood and coastal erosion protection

Discover our range of flood defence solutions for critical infrastructure projects across the UK. With extensive experience in the flood defence and coast protection sector, we provide building materials designed to withstand the harshest environmental conditions, ensuring long-term protection for coastal and flood-prone areas.

With the increase in flood crises throughout the UK, together with the erosion of our natural coastlines, it is more important than ever to protect our infrastructure through effective water management systems from surface level to subbase.  At Heidelberg Materials, we offer Sustainable Urban Drainage (SuDS) aggregates, Aggflow, that can help control water flow, preventing flood and water logging.   

Our specialist ready-mixed concrete mixes have been used in prestigious projects, including the Blackpool Sea Defences, and the Dawlish sea defence.  Where our durable ready-mixed concrete and aggregates played avital role in safeguarding communities from rising sea levels and storm surges. 

We offer bespoke solutions that meet the specific requirements of flood defence and coastal erosion projects, providing strength, durability, and resilience.

With nationwide availability, we are committed to supporting the construction of reliable and sustainable flood defences.

 

Why chose Heidelberg Materials to protect our waterways?  
 

  • Experience in delivering projects in the sea and flood defence sector​  
  • Full assistance throughout the tendering process​  
  • A bespoke solution can be created to meet your needs​  
  • The highest commitment to health, safety, environment and quality​
  • The UK’s leading provider of concrete, cement, aggregates and asphalt   

Products to help prevent flood and coastal erosion

Blackpool sea defences

As well as the environmental and durability benefits of using evoBuild low carbon GGBS, the council wanted the concrete units to be buff in colour to match the sand and the lighter colour of ggbs enhanced the pigment colour. 

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evoBuild low carbon GGBS

Reduce chloride ingress and carbon in concrete. Perfect for coastal environments.

Learn about evoBuild low carbon GGBS

Underwater concrete

Specifically designed to allow pouring through water without washout. Ideal for any project which requires concrete to be used underwater.

Learn about Underwater concrete

Aggflow SuDS aggregates

Help manage water flow and reduce the risk of flooding with the use of Aggflow, Heidelberg Materials’ range of Sustainable Urban Drainage (SuDS) aggregates.

Learn about drainage aggregates

Fibrecrete concrete

Plastic macro fibres is ideal for marine environments to provide the strength and durablility required without rusting. 

Learn about Fibrecrete concrete

evoBuild low carbon concrete

Low carbon concretes offer a CO₂ reduction of at least 30% compared to a fixed Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) reference value*.

Learn about evoBuild low carbon concrete

Duracrete concrete

Microsilica, high-strength concrete with superior durability, resisting harsh environmental conditions such as sea defences. 

Learn about Duracrete concrete

Marine Parade, Dawlish sea defence case study video

Marine Parade, Dawlish sea defence case study project using low carbon concrete

Dawlish sea defence case study video.mp4

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