Specialist Flood Risk Services
FCI have partnered with JBA to provide a range of affordable flood risk solutions to provide peace of mind and assist with buying decisions where flood risk is disclosed in an environmental search.
Quick Facts
Report Review - £99
Providing peace of mind + confidence on next steps
Desktop Review -
£450* / £500
Comprehensive analysis of flood data
On-Site Assessment -
£500+ / £950~ / £1,000
Site visit + analysis of site + ground conditions
Property Resilience
Study - £POA
Practical advice to reduce flood risk or flood damage
Detailed Assessment -
£POA
On-site analysis + bespoke modelling (suitable for larger properties + planning applications)
*With Report Review
+With Desktop Review
~With Report Review
Overview
Our Specialist Flood Risk Services are provided by our trusted partner, JBA, combining the best available desktop flood risk information from FCI with specialist flood consultancy from the nation’s leading flood risk experts.
Tailored to a range of different circumstances, the services provide an affordable next-step solution for purchasers or owners of residential or commercial properties. Where a ‘further action’ for flood has been identified, this offers peace of mind, assists with buying decisions, and facilitates the property transaction.
Key Benefits
The services have the potential to significantly lower, or identify minimal flood risk in 40% of cases.
Consistent with the Law Society guidance in providing a range of affordable flood risk consultancy services
Helps conveyancers to comply with good practice and oversight requirements for handling identified flood risk
Advice as to whether or not to advance to property resilience measures
Supports government and insurance industry thinking on measures to be taken by homeowners to address flood risk on the expiry of Flood Re
Services
Report Review
An affordable and accessible flood risk review, combining desktop analysis and expert advice from JBA’s dedicated flood specialists in order to verify the property’s flood risk or confirm the next steps
Desktop Review
A detailed analysis of readily available flood risk data, including JBA, Environment Agency, Local Authority, digital terrain models and publicly available planning records and preliminary flood risk assessments.
On-Site Assessment
Identifies flood mechanisms, flow paths, buildings and structures and local ground conditions that may impact flooding at the property to further validate the actual flood risk on site.
Property Resilience Study
Giving practical and impartial advice on appropriate measures for reducing the consequences of flooding or damage caused to a property in the event of flooding.
Detailed Assessment
Ideally suited to larger properties (>0.25 hectares), development sites for planning purposes or where in-depth investigation is required.
About JBA
A leader and recognised expert in the field of flood risk management, JBA is a supplier of flood risk information to over 85% of insurers, major mortgage lenders, and large valuation companies and additionally to flood risk management authorities across the UK and internationally.
How To Oorder
The full suite of Specialist Flood Risk Services is available to order via CLS at www.clsl.co.uk or 01732 753910.
www.specialistfloodriskservices.com
