Flooding is a common issue in many UK homes, and with global warming and more extreme weather, it is only becoming more common. Committing damage control is no longer enough. Homeowners need to actively prevent floods from damaging their homes to save money in the long run and increase their property value. 

These tips will help you better storm-proof your property and range from simple but effective solutions like getting a water pump all the way to preventing flood damage in the first place by building up storm barriers.  

• Get an Effective Water Pump 

If your property has experienced several floods or is in a flood-risk area, it’s important to invest in a submersible water pump that can effectively port out the water before it can cause damage. Do this first so that you can effectively handle any type of flood at a moment’s notice. Small water pump and budget-friendly options that can pump out tens of thousands of litres of water an hour, allowing you to kick any unwanted water to the kerb before it becomes an issue. 

• Update the Materials 

You need your foundations to be watertight and also to upgrade the materials of the lower portion of your building. If you do not experience lower-floor flooding but have noticed cracks in your foundation, then fixing these issues with floods in mind is essential. A simple option is to replace any wooden stairs leading up to your home with concrete ones that are less likely to rot due to flooding. 

• Invest in Storm Barriers 

There are many ways that you can invest in storm barriers, from temporary to permanent. For example, building up a watertight fence that can be sealed off in the event of a flood is a permanent option that can help those in flood-risk areas. If floods only occur occasionally, you may prefer temporary storm barriers that can be stored in the garden shed. 

• Use Permeable Materials 

If you have a parking spot in your front garden, ensure the material is porous. This means that water will seep through instead of just rushing over. A great, budget-friendly option is to use loose gravel simply. Water can fall between the small pebbles and get absorbed by the earth underneath. 

• Water Your Property Before a Storm 

Dry, compact dirt is a huge reason why floods occur during the summer. That is why, before a big storm is set to hit, you’ll want to water down your garden. This will open up the dirt and make it more permeable so that water will get absorbed more effectively by the earth instead of rushing over and into the street or your property. 

• Raise Your Property 

You do not need to raise your whole home if you experience floods often physically. Still, you do need to raise things like the electrical sockets and even your appliances so that they sit higher off the floor and are, therefore, less likely to get damaged.