Groundsure Flood
Groundsure Flood Search
One in six homes in England and Wales are at some risk of flooding. Surface water flooding events are caused by heavy rainfall, high groundwater levels and tidal and river flooding. Each can pose significant threats to land and property.
The Groundsure Flood Search uses a detailed water and drainage risk model devised by industry experts. The report provides detail on all potential flood hazards, not only river and tidal threats, using the most up-to-date data from the Environment Agency and the British Geological Survey.
Written in plain English and delivered in an easy-to-read format, the Groundsure Flood Search delivers the essential information on flood risk quickly and efficiently to conveyancers.
| Key Features | Why This Matters |
|---|---|
| Fluvial (river) and coastal flood risk data from the Environment Agency, including RoFRaS and flood defences. | Provides key insight into exposure from major water bodies and the potential protection offered by flood defences. |
| 5m resolution surface water (pluvial) and groundwater flooding data. | Delivers high-resolution, property-specific analysis of flood risk from rainfall and below-ground saturation. |
| Groundwater flooding susceptibility mapping from the British Geological Survey. | Highlights longer-term flooding risks not visible on surface-level data, especially in certain soil types or regions. |
| Historic flood events recorded by the Environment Agency. | Helps determine whether the property has previously been affected by flooding—useful for insurers and buyers alike. |
| FloodScore™ risk rating system for indicative flood insurance risk classification. | Gives a quick understanding of how insurers might view the property’s flood exposure, aiding financial planning. |
| FloodRe eligibility statement included. | Identifies whether a property qualifies for support under the government-backed FloodRe insurance scheme. |
| Uses Land Registry title polygons and shows site boundaries on OS MasterMap. | Improves location accuracy and ensures that the flood assessment covers the exact property site. |
| Delivered in under 24 hours and backed by £10M Professional Indemnity Insurance. | Fast turnaround with full legal reliance for solicitors, buyers, and lenders in residential property transactions. |
