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Flood Risk – The Impact on Property

Flooding in the UK is on the rise. Reports of flooding are now on average twice as frequent as they were 100 years ago, and experts are predicting a significant increase in flood risk in the coming years. The causes: changing weather patterns, the amount of new development on low-lying areas, and other local factors such as the condition of drainage systems. Environment Agency figures show that of the 28 million homes in the UK, 5 million are currently 'at Read More...

How Much Could a Flood Cost You?

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Flood Facts. Types of Floods

Surface water flooding The ground may become saturated and the drains and sewers, which carry away surface water, may not be able to cope, leading to surface water flooding. It is estimated that nearly 4m UK properties are at risk. River flooding River flooding occurs when rivers and streams are unable to carry away floodwaters within their usual drainage channels. Coastal flooding Coastal flooding is caused by high tides coinciding with a low-pressure storm system, which raises sea and tidal water levels, overwhelming coastal Read More...

Flood Facts. Why would one protect his property against flood?

According to the UK Climate Projections briefing report (2010), it is likely that with climate change, flood risk in the UK is going to increase in the future. Around 5.2 million properties in England & Wales are at risk of flooding, with 2.4 million having a high chance of flooding, therefore these properties have at least a 1 in 75 chance of flooding in any given year. Defra found the costs of applying resistance measures, such as waterproof doors, windows and Read More...
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