Free property flood surveys: don’t rely on sandbags

Do you live in an area that is prone to flooding, or have you experienced flooding at your property during the recent bad weather?

Shropshire Council is offering free property flood surveys.  The surveys will be carried out by an approved independent surveyor.  An assessment will be made of the likely routes of ingress for flood water entering your property, and the steps that you can take to either help keep the water out or reduce its impact. 

After visiting, the surveyor will then issue a brief report outlining the findings.  You can then use it to help plan protective measures for your property.  Shropshire Council can also provide further guidance on the types of products that are available.

If you would like to arrange a free survey, please email us at flood@shropshire.gov.uk or call us on 0345 678 9000.

Mal Price, Shropshire Council’s Cabinet member responsible for flooding, said:

“The free property flood surveys provide really useful information which can help property owners protect their homes.  I would urge anyone whose property has been affected by the recent bad weather to have a survey, in order to be better prepared for the future.”