1/20/2024 0 Comments Flood barrier for home![]() The Homeowner Flood Protection Grant pays 90 per cent of the survey and estimated installation costs up to a maximum of £9,000. The grant can give owners some financial help to install physical barriers and equipment - like door barriers, air brick covers, non-return drainage outlets and waterproofing walls - to reduce the impact of flooding on their homes. If your home has been flooded before or is in a flooding area, you might be eligible for a Homeowner Flood Protection Grant which can help homeowners make changes to their properties to make them more resistant to external flooding. installing a flood resistant front door and replace wooden window frames and doors with man-made ones like UPVC - they are easier to clean.installing closed-cell type insulation in cavity and use lime plaster instead of gypsum plaster on walls.separating electrical circuit for upper and lower floors.moving the boiler to an upper floor (or wall mounted on ground floor).moving vehicles to high ground as soon as possible.installing service vents covers/seals and automatic airbricks in place of existing vents.raising the height of electrical sockets to at least 1.5m above ground floor level.placing valuable and sentimental items on high shelves and keep documents upstairs with wall mounted tvs.using ceramic tiles on the ground floor with waterproof adhesive and using rugs instead of fitted carpets.installing lightweight doors with rising butt hinges.placing your fridge and other white goods on raised plinths.installing a sump/ pump to remove water and fitting non-return valves to all drains and water inlet pipes, which only let water flow one way.fitting stainless steel, plastic or solid wood kitchens or installing free-standing kitchen units that can be moved.creating an easy access store for flood barriers and blocks.replacing the bottom two steps on your staircase with concrete.providing permeable paving surfaces on driveways and pathways. ![]() This will help reduce the time and cost of doing home repairs after flooding happens. There are a number of changes you can make to your home to lower flood damage.
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