Introduction

If you've been affected by flooding you will know the devastation and disruption it can cause to your home and your family.

Over 5 million people in England and Wales and 100,000 in Scotland live or work in areas at risk from coastal or river flooding. Many more are at risk of flash flooding caused by torrential downpours.

But while you can never fully protect a home, at risk of flooding, from being deluged there are measures that can be put in place that can 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.

Top ten benefits of flood resilient alterations

  • 1 Reduces the damage and disruption caused by a flood
  • 2 Reduces the time homeowners remain out of their home
  • 3 Helps limit the cost of repairs following a flood by up to as much as 80%
  • 4 It is more likely that a homeowner will continue to get property insurance
  • 5 Some flood resilient measures do not cost much more than standard home repairs
  • 6 There could be a positive effect on the terms of a homeowner's insurance
  • 7 A sound investment for the future
  • 8 Most flood-resilient measures can be carried out by a standard builder
  • 9 You don't need to wait until the property is flooded to make the modifications
  • 10 Increased peace of mind