Prepare for flooding
Get insurance
You can:
- find lower-cost home insurance through Flood Re if you’re in a flood-risk area
- get insurance advice from the National Flood Forum
- find a broker that specialises in properties that are difficult to insure
Get evidence of flood risk
Contact the Environment Agency if your insurer asks for evidence of your flood risk.
Environment Agency
enquiries@environment-agency.gov.uk
Telephone: 03708 506 506
Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm
Find out about call charges
You’ll get a letter within 20 days. It’s free for individuals and businesses.
If you’ve done work on your property
You or a surveyor can complete a Flood Risk Report. This will tell insurers or buyers how the work has reduced the flood risk.