Groundsure Screening
Groundsure Screening Search
The Groundsure Screening Search is the authoritative report on commercial location intelligence that is accepted by all major lenders in the UK. Screening covers contaminated land, a full flood risk assessment, ground stability, radon and energy risks in a user-friendly layout that returns only relevant results.
The report uses Groundsure’s unique historical land use database and a range of datasets from the likes of the Environment Agency and the British Geological Survey to ensure a reliable overview of risk.
| Key Features | Why This Matters |
|---|---|
| Contaminated land assessment using Groundsure’s National Brownfield Risk Model and environmental datasets. | Assesses potential contamination liabilities that could impact development, lending, or insurance decisions. |
| ClimateIndex™ – forward-looking scenario modelling for flood, subsidence, and coastal erosion. | Supports long-term investment planning and aligns with Law Society climate risk guidance including duty of care and duty to warn. |
| Transition risk analysis including EPC data and improvement advice for commercial properties. | Enables MEES compliance planning and supports green lease negotiations for commercial landlords and tenants. |
| Flood risk assessment covering river, coastal, surface water, and groundwater flooding. | Provides insight into both physical and insurance-based flood exposure to inform purchasing or lending decisions. |
| Natural and non-natural ground stability screening, including subsidence, cavities, and non-coal mining. | Identifies geotechnical risks that may affect site safety, construction suitability, or future maintenance costs. |
| Coal mining and other mining risk screening. | Flags historical mining activity that may compromise ground stability or pose future structural risks. |
| Detailed radon potential analysis. | Supports health risk awareness and compliance with building and ventilation regulations. |
| Planning constraints and screening of transportation infrastructure. | Provides visibility on surrounding policy or infrastructure that may impact development potential or amenity. |
| Reviewed by Groundsure’s in-house environmental consultants. | Gives access to expert support and tailored advice for complex risk scenarios or transaction queries. |
| Delivered with £10M Professional Indemnity Insurance. | Ensures legal reliance and protection for all parties involved in the transaction. |
