Essential Guidance for Building Safety Managers, Developers, and Specifiers When designing a new residential high-rise development, refuse disposal systems may not be the most glamorous element – but they are critical. Getting the specification right is essential for long-term safety, hygiene, regulatory compliance, and resident satisfaction. A properly specified refuse chute system ensures waste is […]

In high-rise residential tower blocks, refuse chutes are a crucial feature for managing waste disposal efficiently. Over time, however, these chutes can experience wear and tear, leading to functional problems. When a chute becomes damaged or outdated, building managers are often faced with the decision: repair the existing chute or replace it entirely. In this […]

We were proud to exhibit at this year’s ASCP UK Conference, Exhibition and Awards, held at the iconic Celtic Manor Resort in Newport on 14th–15th May 2025. The annual event brought together building safety professionals from across the UK to share knowledge, explore innovations, and tackle the ongoing challenges within the social housing and facilities […]

From 8th to 11th April, the NEC Birmingham played host to the Fire Safety Event 2025 – the UK’s leading showcase dedicated to improving fire safety standards across commercial and residential buildings. We were proud to be part of it, exhibiting on stand L/80 alongside over 200 industry-leading suppliers and thousands of fire safety professionals. […]

When it comes to fire safety, particularly in high-rise buildings, contractor competency isn’t optional—it’s essential. But how do you prove it? At Hydro Chute, we’ve put a huge amount of thought and effort into this very question. In our latest Q&A explainer video, Riley Smith explains how we’ve tackled the issue of competency head-on—and what […]

When was the last time you checked what’s installed in your building’s bin room? If you’re still using an old spring-loaded fire shutter, it might be time to rethink your setup. While once considered standard, many of these older systems are now outdated, difficult to maintain, and potentially less effective in an emergency. At [Company […]

At Hydro Tech, we take quality and environmental management seriously, ensuring that our processes meet the highest industry standards. In February, we underwent a rigorous two-day audit for our UKAS ISO 9001 & 14001 accreditation, carried out by an independent external inspector. The result? A perfect 100% score – with zero observations! This is an […]

Introducing the Hydro Chute Waste Streamer: Revolutionising Waste Management We’re thrilled to unveil our latest innovation, the Hydro Chute Waste Streamer, a game-changing solution for hassle-free waste separation and efficient refuse management. This cutting-edge product will officially launch at the Anticipate London Exhibition at the Excel Arena, 2-4 December 2024.   What Sets the Waste […]

Replacing a refuse chute in an occupied building requires careful planning and specialist skills. We pride ourselves in our attention to detail from the initial survey to the site clean-up and handover. What’s involved?   Understand the issues with the existing chute: 🔹Has the chute failed a fire safety inspection and smoke test? 🔹Is the […]

At Hydro Chute, we’re constantly developing new technology and systems to improve our processes and our products for our clients. Here are just two of the research and development projects we are currently working on at Hydro Chute HQ. Auto-lock Hoppers Research and Development work done by our fabrication team is big leap forward for […]

The FRA identified serious risks at some high rise tower blocks in Walsall. The existing bin chute hoppers were over 50 years old and offered no protection from smoke egress in the event of a fire. Additionally, the hoppers had no self-closing mechanism, leaving residents at risk if the bin chute door was left open. […]

Major investment in QMS and CRM is our focus for 2024. QMS: ISO 90001 & ISO 140001 – We’re delighted to be working closely with compliance management specialists Alpha Swanson of York. Over several years, we’ve developed robust and effective internal systems. Bringing together all our business systems under the internationally recognised ISO QMS standard […]

Another project completed in Yorkshire! We were excited to manufacture and install this external bin chute in Halifax for a residential building. This chute enables residents to safely dispose of their waste without even leaving the building! No more carrying rubbish bags down the stairs, outside to the communal bins! A big relief when it’s […]

In August our team were back in the classroom, brushing up on their knowledge of Steel Fire Door Installation. During this session our team were reminded of the regulations and standards applying to fire doors along with their responsibility for correct installation. Our installation teams fit every hopper and fire closure plate to the same […]