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Case studies

Take a look through our collection of case studies that showcase various PFR projects all around the country. 

Low-cost Property Flood Resilience for a coffee shop @ Shrewsbury

The House of Coffee in Shrewsbury faced repeated flooding, disrupting their small business. By implementing cost-effective, flood-resilient measures, they were able to quickly recover and reopen after flood events, ensuring the business’s long-term viability.

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Property Flood Resilience at a frequently flooded terraced house @ Worcester

This home was repeatedly flooded, leading to extensive damage and disruption. A mixture of recoverability and resistance measures now allow the owner to clean in a matter of hours after a flood and continue to use the home.

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Property Flood Resilience at severely flooded 1850s detached house @ Gloucester

The homeowners of a flood-prone property in Gloucester implemented a range of resilience measures, including flood doors, raised utilities, and waterproof materials. This allowed them to better withstand and recover from repeated flooding events, reducing damage and disruption.

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Property Flood Resilience at the Dragonfly Boutique @ Hebden Bridge

A clothing boutique at risk of flooding was made resilient by a set of resistance and recoverability PFR measures. When a flood occurred, there was no major damage and the shop reopened to business the next day.

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Property Flood Resilience through the EA PFR Framework @ Solihull

Following extensive surface water flooding throughout Solihull in May 2018, SMBC appointed JBA Consulting to carry out PFR surveys at 450 properties to help improve their resilience to future flooding.

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Property Flood Resilience through the EA PFR Framework @ Leatherhead and Fetcham

Following extensive fluvial and surface water flooding throughout the Leatherhead and Fetcham area, JBA were appointed to undertake a PFR scheme which met significant challenges due to Covid-19.

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Property Flood Resilience – post installation effectiveness @ Bewdley

Following PFR scheme completion there is often a lack of feedback on the effectiveness during a flood. This case study recognises how this was addressed through effective engagement with the local community of Beale’s Corner, Bewdley.

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