Whitehouse Flood Doors – Property Flood Resilience (PFR)
It has come to light following an EA audit that the flood doors (no other products involved) do not hold a BS Kitemark.
There is no evidence to suggest the doors fitted will not be effective in a flood situation at all and hopefully the new BSI Kitemark will be awarded in the next couple of months once the testing is complete at HR Wallingford.
Here’s a letter sent to Residents who had flood doors fitted and FAQ on the PFR Kitemark
This is a new initiative proposed by Flood Re who have commissioned a report on developing a blueprint for how Flood Protection Certificates can support household climate resilience. They would be intended to be a document for the homeowner and any potential purchasers or renters of the property which sets out the severity of its… Read more »
On the 1st October 2018, FloodRe announced that from the 1st January 2019, they will be reducing the levy they charge to insurance companies. It is believed the upcoming reduction will result in a reduction in the cost of flood insurance cover for those living in areas of the UK that have a significant risk… Read more »
The number of homes built against Environment Agency advice has almost quadrupled in the last year, new figures show, putting the owners of the houses at risk of living in homes that are uninsurable. Read more here
The Environment Agency is running a flood campaign at the start of November. We want you to act now, and be prepared for flooding 1 in 6 properties in England are at risk of flooding – that’s almost 5 million people . During the winter of 2015/2016 almost 20,000 homes and businesses flooded and the… Read more »
An interesting article on household flood protection in flood risk areas Points covered – Property Level Protection or making homes more flood resilient – why might householders not consider this – what are the considerations? Who’s responsible – Government, insurers, loss adjusters, builders?
New insurers have become accredited to offer Flood Re including Ageas, Oak and Allianz. Check out Flood Re insurer page to see the list of insurers that are signed up to provide Flood Re to homes across the UK. Full list of insurers here Flood Re in action Flood Re is keen to hear how… Read more »
“Supporting a Resilient Southwell” event will take place between 10:30 and 16:00 on Sunday 15th May 2016 at Nottingham Trent University, Brackenhurst campus See information about the talks, speakers and training sessions here This day will be of interest for everyone, not only those at risk at flooding, but for all who could be… Read more »
This month t look at the new Flood Re insurance scheme with an introduction from Flood Re CEO, Brendan McCafferty, along with some of your views on the very live issue of insurance. The problem faced by small businesses in finding affordable insurance was raised at this week’s Prime Ministers Questions (PMQs), with David Cameron… Read more »
Listen here to Gavin’s interview on 4th April on Radio Nottingham
