Households must get insured and plan for floods

Posted by Evergreen Insurance on 9th March 2020 -

Many homeowners in flood prone areas have struggled to get insurance for their homes due to the high costs involved. Anybody living in a high risk flood areas should consider the following where possible...

• Water-compatible internal walls which can be hygienically cleaned.
• Water-compatible flooring made from tiles and concrete or silicon-mineral/magnesium oxide boards which can be cleaned.
• Sump and pump systems that can remove flood water as it enters a property.
• Raised electrics with sockets higher up the wall, above the flood line, to prevent damage to electrical circuits.
• Plinths: Raising electrical goods and kitchen cupboards off the floor which can help protect them and their contents from flood water.
• Water-compatible stairs using concrete, hardwood or steel stairways, which can be cleaned.

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