Reduces the damage and disruption caused by a flood
Reduces the time homeowners remain out of their home
Helps limit the cost of repairs following a flood by up to as much as 80%
It is more likely that a homeowner will continue to get property insurance
Some flood resilient measures do not cost much more than standard home repairs
There could be a positive effect on the terms of a homeowner's insurance
A sound investment for the future
Most flood-resilient measures can be carried out by a standard builder
You don't need to wait until the property is flooded to make the modifications
Increased peace
of mind
If you've suffered the devastating effects of flooding you'll understand why one in three UK flood victims fear the threat of flooding is increasing and why nearly half believe their property is at risk again.
In fact two million people live under the threat of flooding in the UK - that's one in ten houses - and 270,000 are very high risk. This means they have more than a one in 75 chance of suffering a flood each year.
Unfortunately these figures are unlikely to improve substantially. Climate change and pressure to build more new homes, often on flood plains, will only contribute to the problem of flooding.
The effect of a flood is devastating for a homeowner. Not only do they have the trauma of seeing their possessions damaged and lost, they may also be unable to return to their home for many months.
Bar moving home, you cannot stop a property at risk of flooding from being deluged. But you can put into place measures that will minimise the damage and speed up the repair time.
This website aims to demonstrate why flood resilient measures are a good idea for anyone concerned about future flooding and to provide useful information about the various techniques available.
