Am I in a Flood Risk Area? Here’s How to Find Out
Flooding can be utterly devastating to any property – be it a home or business. As we’ve seen time and time again here in the UK, when the rain refuses to let up and rivers burst their banks, millions of pounds worth of damage can be done. Belongings are washed away, cars are submerged and, sadly, many properties are destroyed too.
Although Mother Nature can be incredibly unpredictable at times, flood risk is something that can be accurately evaluated. If you’d like to know whether your property is likely to be at risk of flooding in the future, the specialists here at Ashfield Solutions can help. Here’s how.
Flood history checks
We offer two flood risk-related services: history checks and risk assessments.
By performing a history check, you’ll be able to ascertain whether or not your property – or the land it’s built on – has ever been flooded previously.
The team at Ashfield uses a variety of data sources to deliver a comprehensive report. No stone is left unturned, giving you a complete overview of any flood history at your address.
Scouring through data from the Environment Agency, Natural Resources Wales and local authorities – as well as accessing anecdotal evidence like historical photographic evidence where available – we bring you the most complete flood history checks you’ll find anywhere.
We can tell you the source of any previous flooding too, be it from a river, the sea, surface water, reservoirs or groundwater.
Flood risk assessment
The other flood risk service we offer isn’t just about analysing historical data: it’s about making educated predictions to help you reduce or eliminate the risk of flooding in the future.
We’re able to carry out on-site assessments, giving you an up-to-date perspective on the potential risk of flooding at your property. Not only that, but we’ll be able to provide you with a list of possible solutions, all contained within one report.
Each solution will have an estimated cost attached to it, allowing you to weigh up your options and make an informed decision on your next steps.
Speak to the experts
Not sure which type of flood report is most suitable for you? Have a few questions you’d like us to answer? Please don’t hesitate to reach out to our friendly and experienced team of specialists today – we’re here to help!
