by Simon_Cobalt | Sep 23, 2022 | Flood Plan Articles
Basements and cellars in older style houses are often damp and unliveable. Although they are usually large spaces, these cellars are not usable beyond basic storage – and even that can be difficult with moisture pouring in through the walls. This is because when walls...
by Simon_Cobalt | Sep 9, 2022 | Flood Plan Articles
If you’re a homeowner, it’s likely that making sure your property is weather protected is a must. Unfortunately, with the increase of extreme weather events such as storms and flooding, more and more properties are at severe risk of being compromised. With damage from...
by Simon_Cobalt | Aug 23, 2022 | Flood Plan Articles
As the impacts of climate change become more noticeable in our daily lives, it can be worrying when thinking about how best to protect ourselves and our homes. In addition to the extreme high temperatures we have seen recently in the UK, another by-product of global...
by Simon_Cobalt | Aug 12, 2022 | Flood Plan Articles
During a flood, water will always use the weakest components of a building to gain entry. This could be a variety of places, including doorways, basements and drainage systems. Although brickwork may initially appear to keep your property watertight, in the case of...
by Simon_Cobalt | Jul 25, 2022 | Flood Plan Articles
Sewage can be an unpleasant side effect of flooding, leaving homes damaged and unsanitary. Excessive amounts of rainwater entering sewers can even cause flooding, which becomes severe in extreme weather events. This is especially common in built-up areas, where...
by Simon_Cobalt | Jul 14, 2022 | Flood Plan Articles
Flooding is becoming all too common in many areas of the country, with around 5.2 million properties – one in six – now at risk of flooding in England. Doors are one of the least impermeable parts of a building and in the event of a flood, water quickly...
