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Flood
GOV.UK's long-term check shows risk for an area, not for a single property. These pages cover the Cam, the Fens and what to do with boilers, water and electrics.
How to check flood risk near the Cam and Fens
Flood risk in Cambridge starts with GOV.UK's long term check, then free Environment Agency warnings. The check does not give the chance of one property flooding, and the warnings do not cover surface water.
Longer pieces
Raising a boiler and services above flood water
Flood proofing a home in the UK can mean raising sockets, meters or boilers up the wall. Boiler moves are Gas Safe work, electrics are for an electrician, and a listed home needs the council's view first.
After a flood: gas, water and electrics
A boiler after a flood should not be used until a Gas Safe registered engineer has checked it. Have electrics and water checked before they go back on too, and never touch switches while standing in water.
In brief
Sewer flooding and non-return valves in older houses
Sewer flooding and non-return valves come together in Approved Document H: a basement with sanitary appliances points to a pump if the risk is high, an anti-flooding valve if low. Report any flooding to your water company.
Fen drainage boards and who runs them
An internal drainage board manages water levels in its district through drains, ditches and pumping stations. Each board is separate, so check which one covers your address on the ADA map the County Council points to.