Flood History Check

Be confident on flood risk with support from the experts

With Ashfield, getting flood history checks has never been easier. We offer a comprehensive range of flood risk solutions for both commercial clients and homebuyers. Whether you want to check the flood history of a property for peace of mind or require a full flood risk assessment, get in touch for advice.

Speak To An Expert Today

Need to check the flood history of a property? We can create a full, detailed flood history report within a three working day turnaround time. Enquire about our flood history checks using the form below and get a reply the same day.

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    Flood History Checks That Bring Clarity

    Do you need concrete proof of flood risk at a property or business premises? Ashfield provides the most comprehensive checks on the market, allowing you to confidently understand the flood history of a property and inform yourself and any third parties – whether that’s insurers or planning authorities.

    Flood Risk Reports

    Our property flood risk report provides a powerful combination of the best available flood history data, including national and local records. All reports are compiled in line with the latest Law Society guidance and regularly reviewed by specialists.

    Flood Survey

    Flood surveys provide site-specific flood mitigation advice for your property or business. We can provide budget costs for any associated mitigation methods that are recommended too, giving you a clear picture of exactly what’s required and how much it will cost.

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    Expertise: What Is My Flood History?

    Home and business owners are becoming increasingly aware of the risks associated with flooding and climate change.

    Ashfield can efficiently complete a report to check the flood history of a property.

    Knowing the flood risk can help if you’re thinking about moving to a new house, looking for affordable home insurance, or just want to be better prepared in the future.

    For further information, don’t hesitate to get in touch.

    Flood History Data

    Ashfield’s database provides the most detailed desktop insight for your area, covering flooding evidence for rivers, the sea, surface water, reservoirs and groundwater.

    Covering England and Wales, data sources include:

    • Environment Agency Data
    • Natural Resources Wales Data
    • Local Authority data for all councils across England and Wales
    • Anecdotal evidence as well as historical photographic evidence will be collected where available.

    With decades of combined experience managing flood risk, our experienced and highly qualified team is here to check flood history with a thorough approach.

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    The Process

    Want to know more about how our flood history checks work? Each of our services follows a simple, step-by-step process.

    Step 1

    Get in touch with us with your property location details, specifying the service you require (where known).

    Step 2

    We’ll respond with more information about the service, how it works and any other information we may need from you.

    Step 3

    Once we have all the information needed, we will prepare a formal proposal for your review, clearly indicating all fixed costs and anticipated timescales.

    Step 4

    After reviewing and approving our proposal, you can relax while we proceed with the outlined works on your behalf.

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    Who We Work With

    At Ashfield Solutions, we work with homebuyers, business owners, investors and property developers across the UK. Whether you’d like to check flood history for peace of mind or to redevelop land, our experienced team can help.

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    Why Choose Us?

    With a wealth of experience and hundreds of happy customers to our name, Ashfield Solutions is one of the UK’s leading flood risk consultants.

    Clients benefit from trusted insights and expert analysis from multiple data sources – you’ll struggle to find flood history checks that are as thorough as ours.

    Importantly, we prioritise efficiency. Many people that contact us are looking to achieve a result quickly – whether that’s bringing down their home insurance quotes, helping to secure a mortgage or satisfying planning authorities.

    Our industry contacts, expertise and partnerships go a long way. It means we can turn around reports quickly and ensure that you have everything you need the first time around.

    To check the flood history of a property, contact us today.

    Industry Partnerships and Certifications

    We’re active in the community and work hard to bring our services to the highest standards, while delivering invaluable insights to as many property owners and buyers as possible.

    • Members of the International Property Flood Resilience Association (IPFRA)
      We’re proud to support IPFRA as an associate member, championing quality, collaboration, and industry-led standards that help households and communities become more flood resilient.
    • Partners with Aviva Insurance
      We’re a Specialist Partner to Aviva Risk Management Solutions (ARMS) – a trusted recognition of our capability and expertise covering flood risk assessments.
    • Featured in Mary Long-Dhonau OBE’s Property Flood Resilience Directory
      As part of our commitment to share knowledge, we shared our expertise for a flood resilience directory by a leading UK flood consultant.
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Who should check flood history? + -

    If you’re thinking about buying or developing property, looking for affordable property insurance or just want to be better prepared in the future, it’s essential to check flood history. This is especially important for anyone who owns property that could be at risk of flooding, or where professional clarification that there is no flood risk could bring financial gains, such as reduced insurance costs.

    How do I find the flood history of a property in the UK? + -

    If you check the flood history of a property through Ashfield, you can be confident that all available records and data sources have been thoroughly checked. That means you’ll have a comprehensive, accurate report of whether there is any real risk of flooding at your property or in the local area.

    Can a flood history report reduce your property insurance? + -

    Yes, a flood history report can potentially reduce your property insurance. With a follow-up flood risk assessment, you can establish areas where you can reduce the risk of damage from flooding.

    How quickly can you turn around a flood history check report? + -

    For planners, we have a strong track record of providing flood history checks within 5-10 days, and for homebuyers, this can be even quicker, at around 3-5 days. We don’t just work quickly, we also provide all the information you need to satisfy third parties and give you peace of mind.

    Does a flood history check prove whether a property is at risk of flooding? + -

    If a flood history check shows a proven history of flooding at your postcode, this can be a strong indicator of flood risk. However, it’s not the only indicator, as climate change and changing environments also need to be considered. That’s where having flood history checks as part of a flood risk assessment can be invaluable, and necessary for some situations, such as providing evidence to insurers, mortgage lenders or planning authorities.

    Request a quote today, it’s simple, quick and easy.