There have been growing concerns over flooding in the UK. One reason for this is because of climate change, but also problems with older buildings.
Climate change leads to more extreme weather patterns, including heavier rainfall and storms. We live in an increasingly urbanised world, which means more places with less natural drainage and more impermeable surfaces.
Since we’ve recently experienced one of the wettest springs in history, you might have had issues with this problem recently. We’ve recently experienced the most inclement 18 months since records began in 1836.
Britain has experienced several significant flooding disasters in the past decade, including widespread flooding in 2015 and 2019, which caused significant damage to homes, infrastructure and the economy. Flood risk assessments have therefore never been more important to businesses and insurance companies.
This has also led to the UK Government and local councils taking more measures to address this issue.
A flood risk assessment is vital for preventing property damage, threats to your safety and problems with your infrastructure.
Our team at the JNP Group can assist in evaluating the level of risk posed by flooding to your people, property and the surrounding environment. Once you’ve had a floor risk assessment, it’s much easier to develop strategies to mitigate and manage these risks effectively.
As a highly experienced multidiscipline construction consultancy, we can carry out floor risk assessments as part of the planning and development process.
We appreciate that insurance companies may require flood risk assessments to determine insurance premiums and coverage for properties located in areas prone to this particular problem.
It’s also vital for public safety. A risk assessment can help you spot early warning signs and make evacuation plans. It can also be key for updating key defence infrastructure.
We can assess what the potential impact of the flood will be on your surroundings, whether that’s buildings, wildlife or the quality of the water. This information can guide efforts to protect and preserve natural ecosystems.
Find out more about our flood risk assessments. Or simply contact our team for more information.