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Commercial Flood Report

Commercial Floodview is a comprehensive flood risk report & search for commercial properties, comprising a fully interpreted flood risk assessment, flood prediction dataset and a view on the likely availability of flood risk insurance for the property.

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What is a Commercial Groundsure Flood Report?
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Floodview uses a detailed water and drainage risk model devised by industry experts and provides detail on all potential flood hazards – not just river and tidal to create a comprehensive flood prediction dataset. The report includes our unique flood risk report as well as a view on flood risk insurance and offers access to our expertly qualified environmental consultants for further advice and support.

 

Utilising Land Registry polygons to ensure a comprehensive & accurate flood prediction dataset, it reduces the need for further searches. The Groundsure Flood Report’s user-friendly layout and design provides clearer navigation, improving workflow for commercial real estate lawyers.

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Key Features of the Commercial Groundsure Flood Report
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  • Uses a detailed water and drainage risk model devised by industry experts and provides detail on all potential flood hazards:

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  • River and Coastal flood risk data from the Environment Agency including RoFRaS, flood defences, areas benefiting from flood defences and proposed flood defence schemes

  • 5m surface water (pluvial) flood risk data

  • 5m groundwater flooding data

  • Environment Agency recorded historic flood events

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  • FloodScore™ - gives an indicative assessment of the potential insurance risk classification from flooding as part of a flood prediction dataset

  • NPPF Flood Risk Assessment indicator

Key Benefits of the Commercial Groundsure Flood Report
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  • Satisfies Law Society Practice Note on Flood Risk

  • Site boundary on MasterMap - enables a clear identification of boundary for title

  • Clear identification of different flood hazards on seperate maps

  • Improved flood risk report accuracy using Land Registry polygons

  • For high risk sites, environmental insurance solutions and our IEMA qualified environmental consultants are on hand to provide guidance and support

Commercial Flood Risk Assessments for Property Professionals
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Understanding potential flood risk is an important consideration when purchasing, selling, managing or investing in commercial property. The Commercial Groundsure Flood Report, also known as Commercial Floodview, provides a detailed assessment of potential flood hazards affecting commercial premises, helping property professionals make more informed decisions during transactions and due diligence.

 

Designed for commercial real estate lawyers, property investors, developers, lenders and other professionals, the report brings together information from multiple flood data sources in one interpreted assessment. This helps reduce the need to commission separate searches for individual flood sources and provides a clearer overview of potential environmental constraints affecting a property.

What Does the Commercial Flood Report Cover?
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Commercial Floodview considers several sources of potential flooding, rather than focusing solely on river and coastal flood risk. Its datasets include:

  • River and coastal flooding: Information from Environment Agency datasets, including flood risk, flood defences and proposed flood defence schemes.

  • Surface water flooding: High-resolution data identifying areas potentially susceptible to flooding from rainfall and surface water runoff.

  • Groundwater flooding: Information about potential groundwater-related flood hazards.

  • Historical flood events: Recorded flood information to provide additional context about previous flooding.

  • Flood insurance considerations: FloodScore™ provides an indicative assessment of potential flood insurance risk classification.

  • Planning considerations: An NPPF Flood Risk Assessment indicator to help identify potential planning-related flood risk considerations.

 

Considering multiple sources together can provide a more comprehensive picture of potential flood hazards affecting a commercial property.

Supporting Commercial Property Transactions and Due Diligence
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Flood risk can influence property values, insurance availability, lending decisions and the future use of commercial premises. Identifying potential issues early can help property professionals understand where further investigation or specialist advice may be appropriate.

 

Commercial Floodview is designed to support commercial property due diligence, with a fully interpreted report that presents flood information in an accessible format. Its use of Land Registry property polygons helps identify the relevant property boundary, while separate flood hazard mapping makes it easier to understand the different sources of potential risk.

 

The report also satisfies the Law Society Practice Note on Flood Risk, supporting its use within commercial property conveyancing workflows.

Understanding FloodScore™ and Insurance Implications
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Flood risk is an important consideration for commercial property insurance. Properties with potential exposure to flooding may face additional insurance requirements, restrictions or increased premiums.

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Commercial Floodview includes FloodScore™, an indicative assessment of potential flood insurance risk classification. This provides useful context when considering the likely availability of flood risk insurance for a property.

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FloodScore™ is an indication rather than a guarantee of insurance availability or terms. Actual decisions remain subject to the requirements and assessment criteria of individual insurers.

When Might You Need a Commercial Flood Report?
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A commercial flood risk assessment can be useful in a range of situations, including:

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  • Commercial property acquisitions: Investigating potential flood hazards before completing a purchase.

  • Property sales and conveyancing: Providing flood risk information to support commercial property transactions.

  • Investment and portfolio management: Understanding potential flood exposure across commercial property holdings.

  • Development and redevelopment: Identifying potential flood-related constraints that may require further investigation.

  • Insurance considerations: Providing additional information when assessing potential flood insurance requirements.

 

If you are investigating a commercial property and need a broader environmental assessment covering matters beyond flooding, explore our Commercial Environmental Reports. For a dedicated assessment of flood hazards and insurance considerations, Commercial Floodview provides a specialist report focused on flood risk.

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