Why Choose Hydro Chute?
After observing the common issues and frustrations shared with us, we set out not only to become a manufacturer of chute equipment but to improve on the historic design and quality, particularly in the areas of fire compliance, user experience and life expectancy.
Hydro Chute was built on the back of an established cleaning business.
Refuse chute cleaning was, and continues to be a core part of what we do to keep chutes free from combustion loading (solidified fats, oils and proteins from food waste that cling to the inside of a chute and have potential to fuel a bin / chute fire) and hygienic. As a result of this direct involvement with chutes in tall buildings, hospitals, hotels etc across the UK we were approached by several larger clients, struggling to find a reliable trusted solution for replacing, repairing, servicing and maintaining their chutes.
Hydro Chute was born
We set out to redefine chute equipment manufacturing by improving fire compliance, user experience, and durability. Our in-house engineers, trained by BRE in refuse chute inspection, testing, servicing, and installation, receive industry-leading, exclusive technical education supported by our own training program. With qualified fire risk assessors and strong fire-stopping credentials, we ensure full in-house competence.
As a result of the pursuit of excellence:
- All equipment is made in Yorkshire in the UK
- All equipment is made specifically for refuse and linen chutes
- No repurposing of existing HAVAC equipment or similar.
- All equipment ordered for retro fitting is made measure for a perfect fit-No off the shelf equipment.
- Any size-Any colour-Any chute-our equipment will fit perfectly thanks to our on site measuring service.
- All equipment designed to hold back fire and smoke for 240mins.
- Hydro Chute Equipment cannot be installed by anyone other than our BRE trained engineers who have proven contractor competency