Searching for flood resilient design Winchester, River Itchen flood Winchester, raised floors house?

Close to the River Itchen (St Cross, Wharf Hill, City Mill, Chesil) or low-lying areas? Renovate with resilience so your home resists damage and recovers quickly.

Flood-smart design moves

• Raise services: Put boilers, electrics, sockets above historic flood levels.
• Water-resistant materials: Lime/cement mixes, tile or engineered timber floors; closed-cell insulation below DPC.
• Replace plasterboard below predicted levels with lime plaster or cementitious boards.
• Backflow prevention: Fit non-return valves to foul and surface water lines.
• Drying strategy: Use demountable skirtings, removable kickboards, and drainage routes for quick dry-out.
• External works: Re-grade paths; incorporate SUDS (soakaways, permeable paving, rain gardens).

Permissions & insurance

• Check Environment Agency flood maps and consult Winchester City Council for consents near waterways.
• Document resilience measures to improve insurance outcomes.

Itchen Resilience Review:
Living near the Itchen? Request a Flood-Resilient Renovation Plan for St Cross, Chesil or Wharf Hill properties. We’ll tailor materials, levels and services to your risk profile.