Resources

A proposed approach for verifying flood resilience in new-build homes through Flood Performance Certificates.

This document identifies strategic innovation gaps and proposes actionable solutions to improve the design, usability, and regulation of PFR products. It is intended to guide stakeholders in developing inclusive, multifunctional PFR solutions aligned with certification and insurance frameworks

Defra commissioned research to: (1) consolidate and synthesise the existing body of evidence related to PFR; (2) identify key gaps within the evidence base; and (3) suggest where the most valuable future research into PFR could be positioned. This report identifies seven key evidence gaps, developed through an evidence review and stakeholder interviews and workshop. Future developments in the PFR sector are also identified, such as how technological advancements might enhance PFR information and awareness. Building on the evidence gaps and future developments identified, the report puts forward 10 suggestions for future research. Output AE1229

A PDF of a PowerPoint presentation summarising the background of the FloodReady Action Plan (launched in October 2025), the themes and recommendations

Historic England has produced some web based advice on understanding how the historic environment might mitigate or adapt to flooding to ensure its resilience. It also includes information on energy efficiency, insurance and repair and drying.

The research explores the impact of flooding on a Grade II listed building in Kent and the challenges and opportunities to adapt historic buildings.

This review and Action Plan, focuses on practical, straightforward and cost-effective measures to reduce flood risk at the property level.

Working with the Partners and Supporters involved in BeFloodReady some responses to Frequently Asked Questions on Property Flood Resilience have been developed.

This report builds on national-level analysis undertaken in Phase 1 by applying a local lens to PFR potential, focusing on four diverse case study areas: Kensington & Chelsea (London), West Lothian (Scotland), Pontypridd (Wales), and Hull (Yorkshire).

This Phase 1 report aims to understand which home types are most suitable for PFR measures and the likely cost of PFR implementation. It also explores a range of potential uptake scenarios designed to identify the potential benefit from PFR at a national scale. Finally, the report considers the influence of insurance companies and lenders in PFR uptake.

The report calls for stronger planning rules, flood resilient infrastructure, and natural flood management

This research presents the the lived experiences of people facing socioeconomic disadvantage in all four nations of the UK who have dealt with flooding in recent years.

A directory of information on PFR covering preparation, resistance and recoverability measures. It also includes references to suppliers of products and services.

A PDF of an accessible diagram with examples of flood resistance products, flood recoverable measures and a room prepared for a flood

The guidance covers the main types of building construction in the UK, for which experiential and other evidence is available. This British Standard is intended to be consistent with and complementary to the CIRIA Code of practice for property flood resilience

This Defra report presents an evaluation of the Property Flood Resilience repair grant scheme. The Property Flood Resilience (PFR) repair grant scheme operates as an add on to the Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) core Government Flood Recovery Framework.

British Standard on flood resistance products. It specifies requirements for the designation, testing, factory production control, installation manual, deployment instructions, user manual and marking for different types and configurations of flood resistance products. Must be published.

This report develops an evidence base to support Defra and the Environment Agency’s objectives in driving take-up of property level protection (PLP) and building flood resilience by developing a cohort of competent surveyors

This report presents the evidence and findings from an economic and financial analysis of the cost of installing property-level flood protection (PFR).