What could happen:
Cause structural damage to your buildings. Basements and ground floor rooms are particularly at risk.
Saline flooding is more corrosive than fluvial flooding and will cause plaster to ‘bloom’ long after the wall has dried out. Lime plasters are also very susceptible to salt intrusion.
What could you do
Keep a stock of temporary flood protection equipment e.g. sandbags, flood boards and airbrick covers,
Proceed to next step >Check options for improved site drainage (e.g. sustainable drainage systems (SUDs), permeable surfaces)
Proceed to next step >Landscape gardens, reshape drives and external areas to divert flood water away from your buildings.
Proceed to next step >Landscape gardens to help absorb rainwater - planting trees and other green areas can help limit flooding by reducing the speed at which water reaches the ground and streams.
Consider modifying your buildings to improve flood resistance and resilience E.g. raise door thresholds and electrical, gas and telecoms points above likely flood levels. Review suitability of roof and wall surfaces - can they be waterproofed? Consider building flood-resistant fences and gates, or put barriers around your property. If sea flooding is a real risk, then cabling, junction boxes and plaster all need to be considered by specialists. Relocating services away from likely levels of water may be the simplest solution.
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Checklist
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