In 2023 Gallagher, a renowned global insurance and risk management firm, conducted thorough research into the impact of climate change on businesses in the UK. They found that half of the businesses that were surveyed had already been affected by extreme weather events brought on by the environmental crisis, which has only worsened since then.
The Managing Director of risk management at the time, Neil Hodgson, said that “Climate change clearly poses a serious threat to British businesses – and the damage is already being done.” The UK has seen an increase in unpredictable weather and rising flood water due to heightened temperatures, rising sea levels, and storm surges. These incidents lead to severe damage of commercial properties, infrastructure, and interruptions in the supply chain.
Business owners can mitigate the harmful and costly consequences of flood damage by proactively securing flood defence barriers, ready to deploy in times of crisis. Our commercial flood barriers are specially designed to protect against the severe pressure, debris, and damage caused by flood water.
Secure your business with top-quality commercial flood barriers, specially designed for the UK's unpredictable weather. Our reliable and robust flood defence solutions help safeguard your property, minimise downtime, and benefit your business by protecting your investments from costly water damage.
A flash flood occurs when runoff from excessive rainfall causes a rapid rise in the water in normally-dry channels, like a street. Flash floods are more common in areas with a dry climate and rocky terrain because lack of soil or vegetation allows torrential rains to flow overland rather than infiltrate into the ground.
When flash floods strike, mobile flood protection systems can be deployed to redirect the water flow away from critical areas, like residential properties, and towards designated areas where water can be collected easily. This approach can prevent or mitigate the damaging effects of flash floods and reduce the risk of loss of life and property.
River flooding is common in the UK and a natural occurrence as excessive runoff from longer-lasting rainstorms or melting snow causes a water-level rise over a larger area. These areas around rivers that often flood are called floodplain areas and historically they have been flooded continuously.
As modern civilisation started building on floodplain areas, issues with flooded homes and infrastructures had to be dealt with. Temporary flood barriers may be of good use in these areas and can act as a river enhancer for the few days or weeks when the river level is high above normal levels.
In 2024, residents and businesses in Ironbridge, Shropshire, faced warnings of heavy rainfall and subsequent flooding of the River Severn. Our Geodesign heavy-duty barriers were installed as a flood protection measure with great results. The adaptable design allowed for quick reactions in line with the rising water levels. As a result, the area was successfully protected from the river’s highest water height of 6.33 meters.
Coastal areas often bear the brunt of severe storms, especially if these have gathered pace over the oceans. Extreme weather and high tides can cause a rise in sea levels, sometimes resulting in coastal flooding. Low-lying seaside areas are especially exposed and as global warming develops, coastal flooding is expected to be a recurring and increasingly important problem.
When coastal floods happen, there's a need for a more robust mobile flood system that can handle waves and wind. This is why certification-providers in climate crisis protection, such as FM Global BSI Kitemark, have tested our flood barriers for high waves and strong currents.
Groundwater flooding takes time to become visible and is an effect of saturated grounds that can't absorb water any longer. When this happens, water rises above the ground’s surface and causes flooding. This type of flooding can last for weeks and in these types of floods houses and other properties can be surrounded by mobile flood protection and then pumping out the water outside the flood barrier.
As we have highlighted, businesses in the UK are already feeling the effects of unpredictable and extreme weather as a consequence of climate change, and predictions show that these effects are set to increase as time goes on.
Flood defence barriers are an investment in the longevity and future of your business. By mitigating flood damage, you remove some of the risk of physical damage, issues with the supply chain and interruptions in development or construction.
Geodesign Barriers has over 20 years of experience in providing flood protection solutions such as flood barriers and cofferdams, harnessing the power of award-winning Swedish engineering and original design.
Our three series of flood barrier options include elemental, industrial and heavy-duty models. These lightweight yet powerful structures are easy to install and deploy in times of need.
Take action against flood damage now - contact us about your commercial flood barrier options.
