Homeowners & Buyers
Flood risk insights for informed property purchases and home protection.
Homeowners
There are several reasons a homeowner may need a flood risk assessment. Your home may have been subject to flooding, and you are looking to understand the risk and look at flood resilience measures. Even if your home has never flooded before, urban developments and climate change are increasing the risk of flooding, it is always best to be prepared. If you are planning modifications or extension to your property this may require a flood risk assessment especially in known flood risk areas.
Home buyers
Looking at buying a property? It is essential to consider flood risk when making a property purchase, especially in areas prone to flooding. Some insurance companies may refuse coverage or charge higher premiums on high-risk properties, so often request a flood risk assessment before approving a mortgage. Our reports will help you understand the potential risk of flooding before committing to a costly purchase, we will also provide insight into flood mitigation, this will leave clients fully informed to enhance their acquisition decisions on the property.
OUR CLIENTS
Common Services for Homeowners and Buyers
Homeowners and prospective buyers need different evidence at different points. The most common requests:
- Homebuyer Flood Risk Reports: pre-purchase flood risk due diligence
- Flood Risk Assessments for House Extensions: proportionate FRAs for householder planning applications
- Property Flood Resilience surveys: post-flood recovery and resilience assessment
- Change of Use Flood Risk Assessments: barn conversions and similar
- Drainage Review and Assessments: particularly on heritage properties to understand the condition of the drainage network prior to purchase.
If you have been flooded recently, or if a survey or solicitor’s enquiry has flagged flood risk on a property you are buying, we can usually advise on the right scope of work for further investigation.
Client Testimonials
Here are some of our latest testimonials from satisfied customers. If you’d like to discuss your requirements further, please don’t hestitate to get in touch.
Mark and his colleagues have been excellent in helping us through a difficult flood recovery period. Their initial survey (carried out in the pouring rain) was thorough and critical to us when submitting the Application for a Flood Resistance grant from Gloucestershire County Council/DEFRA. Importantly, FPS respond swiftly and communicate well, answering questions and liaising with the local government departments proactively. In our experience, this is an operation you can trust.
Michael Constantine
Homeowner
We engaged FPS to conduct a survey of our property following a devastating flood during Storm Babet. The whole process was professionally handled from initial contact to receipt of the final, very detailed report. Questions arising from the report were quickly and fully answered and we are now in the process of implementing the recommendations. If only some of the other organisations we have had to engage with had been as efficient. We would highly recommend FPS.
Martin Steventon
Homeowner
I have used FPS, Simon and his team on several occasions over the last few years to advise on the flood risk and mitigating factors on both houses and prospective businesses. They have deep expertise and contacts across the spectrum of flood management. In particular, I have found their assessment reports invaluable. Whilst they are understandably busy, they are good to deal with and I would have no hesitation recommending them to anyone who is looking for advice in the sector.
Richard Warburton
Business Owner
FPS Environmental were great to work with. They responded immediately to my initial enquiry and followed up quickly with a quote. Their report was professionally presented and they very kindly talked me through it to understand some of the finer points. A very friendly, efficient and professional service. Thanks!
Hannah Rogers
Homeowner
We are a charity owning a large parcel of land where gathering water is then affecting neighbouring properties. Received expert flood risk and drainage advice from FPS Environmental Ltd. All dealings with them were timely and professional. Site visit arranged where we were able to fully discuss causes and solutions. Great peace of mind obtained from engaging their expertise.
Michael Rowell
Landowner
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Engineering review of drainage systems and design of backflow protection measures, including non-return valves where appropriate.
Need consultation on drainage design? With a wealth of experience, let the experts at FPS Environmental guide you.
Development Access Design ensures safe, compliant, and efficient entry points for vehicles and pedestrians.
With over 12 years’ experience we provide tailored drainage designs and strategy reports for developments of all sizes.
At FPS Environmental we conduct Drainage Surveys across the nation, utilising both our in-house drainage engineers and partners across the country.
Expert guidance on environmental permits, ensuring compliance and sustainability for your projects.
External works, levels design, and earthworks ensure proper drainage, accessibility, ground stability, and site functionality.
FPS Environmental have over a decade’s experience supporting with fire water runoff, from risk assessment to containment.
Bespoke Flood Risk Assessments for planning applications. Model data, site analysis and drainage strategy to support viable development.
FPS Environmental are specialists in Flood Surveys and Property Flood Resilience (PFR) surveys, helping homeowners, businesses, insurers and public bodies understand and manage flood risk.
Site-specific emergency plans that support Flood Risk Assessments and set out how people respond safely during flooding.
Our Homebuyer Flood Risk Report, also referred to as Flood Risk Due Diligence report, provides a market-leading assessment of flood risk for prospective buyers.
Land development engineering designs infrastructure, drainage, and utilities to support sustainable and compliant site development.
Senior-led flood consultancy providing targeted technical advice to define project scope, support planning and development decisions, or deliver independent expert opinion.
FPS Environmental can help calculate the nutrient budget for your development and create mitigation options.
At FPS Environmental Ltd, we specialise in creating a wide array of pavement designs, ranging from footpaths to motorways and service yards.
Professional civil engineers offering support and guidance on construction constraints for over 12 years.
The FPS team plays a key role in aiding LLFAs with Section 19 flood investigations. We provide essential support in gathering and analysing data.
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