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Advice, guides and case studies from the UK’s leading flood protection specialists.

Surveys for Sump Pumps –

Stormguard Floodplan are flood protection experts and one of the many enquiries we get from homeowners is regarding how a sump pump installation will impact a property. More and more homes owners are converting their basements and cellars into additional rooms, to create more usable space in the property, or increase the resale value and

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Prepare for April Showers –

With spring on the way, we’re all looking forwards to warmer weather, lighter days and generally better outdoor conditions. Year after year though, we forget that this season often brings with it heavy downpours or ‘April showers’ as they are affectionately known. For those in flood-prone areas, however, the wetter seasons can be a period

Buying a Flood Risk Property –

For most people, a house is one of the biggest financial commitments made in a lifetime and so pre-purchase due diligence needs to be measured and careful. Just like any other investment, knowing what the return will be and how much you need to front initially can help you to make more informed decisions. For

Flood Defences for Garages –

When it comes to flood protection for homes, many people focus on the windows, doorways and air bricks that could result in water ingress and result in their home flooding. While this is obviously an important step in protecting your assets, it’s vital that other areas of your home that contain goods areas are protected

Flood Defence Basics –

Protecting your home from flooding requires a comprehensive flood strategy that includes many different types of installation. Just like in any defence, having several lines that work together is the best option at preventing damage from floodwater, protecting valuable assets and warding off costly repairs. Stormguard Floodplan are flood prevention experts and we always recommend

Flood Protection for Commercial Premises –

Business owners spend a large portion of their time making decisions and striving for success in the future by assessing income, expenditure and output. But no matter how carefully constructed your 5 year plan is, how many employees you have or how big the profits are, if the property isn’t adequately protected from flooding, this

The Benefits of Flood Pumps –

The term ‘flood defences’ covers many things, from sandbags and flood barriers through to flood doors and windows. While all of these forms of defence act as a physical barrier to floodwaters, the reality of flooding means there are many other ways that water can permeate into a premises. With heavy rain, the water table

Close the Door on Flooding –

Flooding occurs more frequently in Autumn and Winter and those living in areas prone to high tides, heavy rainfall or on flood plains need to be extra diligent at this time of year when it comes to flood defences. With a new year underway, those who need to make adjustments to their flood defences should

New Year Flood Defences –

Making resolutions at the start of a new year, many people focus on committing to things that can improve their life in some way. If you live in a flood-prone area, have a commercial space that has previously flooded or just want some extra protection from floodwaters, then making a resolution to improve flood defences

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Building Up Flood Defences –

Protecting businesses and homes from flooding requires a thorough flood prevention strategy that encompasses several methods of stopping water from entering. By employing multiple lines of defence, property owners have a better chance of warding off flood waters and reduce any damage done to the grounds or the building and its contents. As flood prevention

Winter Flood Protection –

Now that Winter has arrived, living in a flood prone area has increased risk at this time of year, with heavy rains and potential flooding always a possibility. Whether you’ve lived in your property for years or have only recently moved, the chances are you’ve spent a long time weighing up your options for defending

Ward Off Wet Winters –

Autumn and winter are always the wettest seasons, with heavy rainfall, cold temperatures and just a higher percent of water in the air generally. This means that the risk of flooding is higher, particularly in lower lying areas and those near rivers or the coast. Everyone remembers the tragedy of the Christmas Day floods back

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