We undertake Flood Risk Assessments (FRA)
for any proposed development that is within an area of tidal or fluvial flood risk. We also under FRAs for developments which are in areas of high Surfacewater flood risk. A FRA report is required where any part of the application area of the proposed development is within Flood Zone 3 and includes assessing the risk of all sources of risk on a development site, its potneital users and neighbouring properties.
We can complete Sequential and Exception Testing
as part of the FRA report or independent of it, depending on your development's needs. Sequential Testing is required for any new building in Flood Zone 3 (but not extensions).
We undertake detailed Drainage Strategy
design reports (for surfacewater and foul discharges), where new buildings or significant changes in impereable area is involved. A Drainage Strategy includes ground infiltration testing, pipe designs and a full report. We can also complete Surfacewater Runoff Assessments for prospective house buyers and potential developers, including a basixc assessment and designs.
We can also help you with any other flooding or drainage concerns you might have with an existing property, to help protect your property against future flooding, such as flood defence barriers, gates and other products.