Flood History Check

Find out the flood history of a property

Ashfield offers a comprehensive range of flood risk solutions for both commercial clients and homebuyers. Whether you want to initially check the flood history of a property or need to undertake further investigation or get a flood assessment, please get in touch so that we can guide you on the correct path. It’s never been easier to find out the flood history of a property with flood history checks from Ashfield Solutions.

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    What We Do

    Are you looking to manage or reduce flood risk at a property or business? Ashfield can provide a comprehensive flood risk check that identifies the flood history of a property.

    About Our Flood History Checks

    Need to find out the flood history of a property? We offer a comprehensive history check, giving you a full review of flooding at a property.

    We can create a full, detailed flood history report within a three working day turnaround time.

    Flood Risk Reports

    Our Property Flood Review provides a powerful combination of the best available flood history data, including national and local flood records.

    All reports are compiled in line with the latest Law Society practice note guidance, as well as being reviewed by specialists.

    Flood Survey

    Get site-specific flood mitigation advice for a property or business. If you’d like to go one step further, get in touch with our team.

    Budget Mitigation Costs

    We can provide you with 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 on the flood history of a property or area.

    Knowing the flood risk of a property 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, please contact us.

    Flood History Data

    Ashfield’s database uses multiple data sources to provide you with the most detailed desktop insight in your area, 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.

    Our database includes records of flooding from the following sources:

    • Rivers
    • Sea
    • Surface water
    • Reservoirs
    • Groundwater

    With decades of combined experience managing flood risk, our experienced and highly qualified team can offer unparalleled insight into the flood history of a property.

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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. Whether you’d like a flood history check 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. Here’s why.

    • Talented, friendly and highly qualified team
    • All reports compiled and carried out in accordance with relevant industry codes of practice
    • Get unparalleled insights and expert analysis from multiple, trusted data sources
    • We cover the entirety of the UK, working with homebuyers, business owners, investors and developers

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

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Who can benefit from a flood history check? + -

    If you’re thinking about buying or developing property, looking for affordable property insurance or just want to be better prepared in the future, a flood history check can benefit 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? + -

    By getting the flood history of a property in the UK from 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 flooding or minimise the risk of damage from flooding.

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