Aluminium FloodShield barrier holding back floodwater with a dry protected area in the foreground
Special Solutions Flood ProtectionNew Zealand-wide

Flood Barriers for NZ Homes,
Businesses & Infrastructure.

Reusable barriers for homes, businesses and infrastructure. Explore the systems, request a price or talk through what could suit your site.

Nationwide supplyHomes, businesses & infrastructure
Practical product guidanceCompare options for your site
Direct supportSpeak with Allan from enquiry through to supply
Find your system

Different sites.
Different ways to protect them.

From a garage entrance to a longer barrier line, start with the system that matches your opening, available space and deployment needs.

FlowStop removable inflatable barrier in a doorway
New · Removable inflatable protection

FlowStop

Made-to-measure protection for suitable openings, without permanent side rails in suitable installations. Inflate, use and store away.

Explore FlowStop
Aluminium barrier fitted to a residential garage entrance
01 · Removable aluminium panels

FloodShield

Panel barriers for doorways, garages and other openings, with installed posts and removable aluminium planks.

Explore FloodShield
Red modular ABS barriers arranged in a curved line
02 · Modular ABS barrier

FloodBloc Wall

Interconnecting ABS sections for temporary barrier lines. Straight sections, corners and end pieces adapt the layout to the site.

Explore FloodBloc Wall
Yellow FloodLine Series Pro tube across a garage entrance
03 · Compact water-filled tube

FloodLine Series Pro

A compact, portable tube for smaller openings and local surface-water diversion, filled with water when required.

Explore FloodLine Series Pro
Large red FloodLine XL tubes arranged together
04 · Larger water-filled tubes

FloodLine XL

Larger tube systems for longer barrier runs where water supply, handling, ground conditions and deployment space can be planned.

Explore FloodLine XL

Suitability depends on water depth, ground conditions, flow, openings and the surrounding structure. Barrier height alone does not establish safe flood protection depth.

Local flood planning

Flood information for every New Zealand region.

Explore regional flood risks, official river and rainfall monitoring, hazard maps, webcams where available, and practical preparation guidance. Then compare reusable flood protection systems for your property, school, marae, business or organisation.

Dark interactive map of New Zealand showing the 16 regional flood information areas
See the details

Watch how the barriers fit together.

Short demonstrations give you a closer look at the components and assembly. Press play when you are ready.

FloodShield · Panel fittingSee an aluminium plank being fitted into place.
FloodBloc · Connecting sectionsA closer look at assembling the standard modular barrier.

Demonstration footage illustrates the products; it is not certification of performance at your site. Follow the instructions for the model supplied.

Allan McLean standing beside an installed aluminium garage barrier
Meet Allan

A real person.
A practical conversation.

Special Solutions Flood Protection supplies flood protection systems across New Zealand.

If you already know what you need, ask for pricing and availability. If you want to compare options, Allan can work through the product information and your site details with you.

Local site visits are available by arrangement. For customers further afield, photos and measurements can help start the conversation.

Allan McLean · Special Solutions Flood Protection

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A straightforward next step

Start where you are.

01 / KNOW YOUR PRODUCT?

Ask for a price.

Tell us the system, quantity and delivery location. We can discuss availability and the details needed for a quote.

02 / COMPARING OPTIONS?

Talk through your site.

Share photos, opening measurements and any known flood history. We can discuss potential options and what needs checking.

03 / PLANNING A PROJECT?

Bring the practical details.

For business and council enquiries, include the proposed layout, deployment arrangements and documentation requirements.

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Before you choose

Useful questions.
Clear answers.

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Can I just ask for a price?

Yes. If you know which system you want, tell us the model, quantity and delivery location. We will let you know if any measurements or other details are needed to quote.

Do you supply outside Manawatū?

Yes, we supply products nationwide. Delivery arrangements depend on the product and destination. Local site visits are available by arrangement.

Which barrier is right for my property?

That depends on the opening, ground, expected water conditions and how you will deploy it. Photos and measurements help us discuss options; some sites may also need advice from an engineer or another qualified specialist.

Will a barrier stop all water entering?

No barrier is a guarantee against flood damage. Water may enter through other routes, and seepage or conditions beyond the system’s limits can occur. Consider the wider property and keep a safe emergency plan.

Let’s talk flood protection

Product, price or practical question?

You don’t need a complete plan to get in touch.