Our projects have shaped who we are and keep us at the sharp end of environmental risk management. We are passionate about what we do, and we do it very well. You can be confident that we will deliver solutions to help you move forward. Here are some of the projects that set us apart.
Flood & Environmental Risk Management
How we can help you…
We’re experts in our field. Our one-team approach delivers strategic environmental risk assessment services to manage risk and adhere to environmental compliance. We add value and support sustainability.
Land & Resources
Chartered environmentalists, chartered geologists, civil engineers and geospatial experts work as-one with our client teams to impart our extensive experience in the arena of land contamination, sustainable materials management and waste and permitting on construction and development sites.
Flood & Climate
Ashfield offers a comprehensive range of flood risk solutions for both commercial clients and homebuyers. Whether you want to initially check your flood risk or have been told that you need to undertake further investigation or flood assessment. Are you looking to reduce flood risk at your property or business?
Our Services
About us
Understanding potential risks and turning problems into opportunities is what we do best.
We are an independent consultancy transforming environmental risk and sustainability management for all sizes of residential, commercial properties and construction developments. Our input is invaluable, helping you to save time, expense and worry. We support all stages of the asset lifecycle, deliver strategic environmental risk assessment services and adhere to environmental compliance.
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Founded with a passion to do things differently
How are we different? We prioritise a first-time approach. Our reports are comprehensive. We don’t oversell. It’s simple: we drive reports to completion, meaning you won’t be left in the cold with how to proceed. We have the knowledge and contacts you need to get the go-ahead for your planning application or property purchase.
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Case Studies & Testimonials
Since 2006, we’ve helped hundreds of planners, architects, homebuyers, developers and business owners. These case studies are a testament to the quick, timely delivery of environmental risk reports that help building projects and property purchases move forward.
Below are examples of where the Ashfield team quickly helped customers get planning permission for their planning projects:
Construction Of 4-Bed London Home Made Possible By Ashfield
We achieved long-term resilience against flood risk for the construction of a 4-bed home in London. Our flood risk experts needed to prove that the property could adequately handle surface water runoff, and we were more than happy and confident this could be done!
Planning for Dwelling in Greater Manchester Secured with Ashfield Flood Risk Assessment
The dwelling’s proximity to two main rivers meant the team at Ashfield needed to provide a detailed report into the history and potential mitigation of flooding for the property.
New Warwickshire Property Goes Ahead After Flood Risk Advice from Ashfield
To support a planning application for a property in a medium risk location, Ashfield provided strategies to manage flood risk in the future. This helped our client secure planning permission for their new build.
Ashfield in numbers
The numbers speak for themselves, we work on the basis of providing value driven advice at each step.
£1.8bn
Remediated Assets
Value of assets remediated by Ashfield
£85Mn
Landfill Tax
In client landfill tax savings to date
1.1M
Tonnes Diverted
Metric tonnes diverted from landfill and sustainably re-used in construction projects
2500Ha
Land Area
Total area of land assessed or remediated
Our Partners
We’re proud to work with leading organisations in the UK financial and conveyancing sectors to help their clients and customers understand how climate and environmental risk affects property.
D-Risk Group
D-Risk delivers climate and environmental data solutions to lenders, insurers, and real estate investors, helping them align with climate disclosure standards, supporting a more resilient property landscape. Our expertise is applied alongside D-Risk’s climate data to give practical insight into flood and environmental risk. Ashfield’s expertise is also embedded in D-Risk’s FloodPro Premium report, designed to support property insurers delivering on Flood Re’s Build Back Better scheme.
Dye & Durham
FCI – a Dye & Durham company – is a leading environmental search provider to residential and commercial property conveyancers. Ashfield’s expertise is embedded in FCI’s Flood Appraisal product where we provide enhanced property-level checks and professional insight to help homebuyers make an informed decision where flooding may be an issue.
Martello
Martello provides same-day search reports for conveyancers with a focus on reduced friction and actionable outcomes. Ashfield provides Martello with expert support in flood and climate risk, and we are pleased to provide a bespoke desktop Property Flood Review service to complement a Martello search report where flood risk is identified as a potential issue.
Our News
Keep up with all our latest news.
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March 3, 2025The Evolution of Flood Risk Assessments
Flood risk assessments are evolving to help build resilience and future-proof against climate change. Find out more...
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December 9, 2024Contaminated land: Who is responsible?
If you find that you or a client has contaminated land that pose a risk to human or environmental health, find out ...
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December 4, 2024Is your property or land in a flood risk area? Here’s how to find out
Environmental risk consultancy Ashfield Solutions (Ashfield) has partnered with Martello......