About Us

The idea behind WaterHalt is a personal mission born from the devastating floods that swept through Cesena in 2023. When the Savio river overflowed, many of our family and friends lost everything but the four walls of their homes. "It was a freak incident," they said, yet only a few months later, the Savio's banks were brimming again, threatening to repeat the destruction.

Witnessing this heartache firsthand, we scoured the markets for effective ways to protect properties. What we found was frustrating: existing solutions were often heavy, difficult to install, required custom fabrication, and were costly. We recognized the urgent need for something different – a smart, immediate, and intuitive solution that was effective, less costly, easy to install (no tools or nails needed!), and available off the shelf.

In our world, preparing for a flood should be quick, easy, and reliable. This vision led us to develop our innovative range of off-the-shelf flood barriers, designed for rapid and effortless installation. We're committed to providing the peace of mind that comes from knowing your home and family are truly protected.

At WaterHalt, our commitment goes beyond just manufacturing products; it’s rooted in a deep understanding of what families truly need when facing the threat of flooding.

Our brand promise is to offer lightweight, easy-install, off-the-shelf flood protection that is accessible to everyone.

Our mission and vision is that people don't have to escape to evade floods but that they can protect their families and homes with low-cost innovative solutions.

• Lightweight & Easy-Install: Our barriers, like our Porta Pronta Uno require no tools or permanent fixtures. They can be easily put up in minutes by just one person.
• Off-the-Shelf & Intuitive: When you need protection, you want to have it quickly and have it ready to use. Our solutions are built with an intuitive design for effortless setup.
• Thoughtful Protection: Every aspect of our products is thought out, ensuring a secure and reliable defense for your home and family. This commitment will bring you security and serenity like it has us.

Our Core Values

• Thoughtful Innovation: We believe in creating solutions that are not just functional but genuinely intuitive, addressing real-world challenges with smart design. This is innovation from our family, with your family in mind.
• Reliability & Trust: We know that when floodwaters rise, there’s no room for uncertainty. Our barriers are designed to be reliable and secure, giving you absolute confidence when you need it most.
• Accessibility & Ease: Flood preparedness shouldn’t be complicated or exclusive. Our dedication to lightweight, easy-install, off-the-shelf solutions means that effective protection is democratised, without the need for tools or complex setups.
• Genuine Care: The devastation we witnessed in Emilia-Romagna ignited a profound sense of responsibility. This care for our community and for families like yours drives us to deliver products that offer true peace of mind, minimizing stress and safeguarding your home.

Our expertise isn't theoretical; it’s a direct result of living through and actively responding to the challenges of flood-prone regions. The events in Cesena in 2023 were a harsh teacher, showing us the urgent gaps in existing flood defence.

We didn't just observe; we acted. We scoured the markets globally, meticulously analyzing current offerings, understanding their strengths, and, crucially, identifying their critical weaknesses—their weight, complexity, customization demands, and high costs. We harnessed this knowledge to engineer barriers that solve these problems directly and are now experts in simplifying flood defence.