Skip to content

Help after a flood for businesses

If your business property is flooded, it's important that everyone is evacuated. If it is not safe to go outside, stay inside unless advised to evacuate by the emergency services.

What to do next and who to talk to

Here are some tips to help you after a flood happens:

  • begin your prepared flood plan (if you have one)
  • make sure any customers or suppliers are aware of alternative delivery locations or cancellations.
  • do not enter the building if it is flooded
  • work from home or alternative workspace as arranged in your business plan.
  • remove any important documents
  • secure your property.

For further flooding advice for businesses, visit GOV.UK.

If flooding has affected your business, let us know by completing our survey. By collecting information about your flood, we can support those at risk and to stop future flooding.

Insurance

If your business property is damaged by a flood, contact your insurance as soon as you can. Follow their advice, and take as many photographs as you can for evidence.

If you are a member of the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), you have access to FSB Insurance Services - its own insurance broker.

Sandbags

Sandbags may be supplied by your local district council however they are limited. Find out more about sandbags.