The Property Flood Resilience (PFR) grant process typically takes around three months from the initial application to the installation of the recommended measures. All applications are handled by our scheme delivery partner, Lakeside Flood Solutions. They will arrange for an independent surveyor to assess your property, provide a quotation based on the survey and, if you choose to proceed, and arrange for installation of the recommended PFR measures at your property
Here’s a breakdown of the steps involved.
- Application: You submit your application for the PFR grant.
- Survey: An independent surveyor assesses your property to identify areas susceptible to flooding (routes of ingress) under 600mm, ensuring the grant is used effectively.
- Recommendations: Based on the survey, the surveyor recommends specific flood resilience measures.
- Quote: The supplier measures up your property and provides a quote for the recommended products.
- Decision: You decide whether to proceed with the proposed measures.
- Funding Coverage:
- If the quote is under £8,000, the measures are fully covered by the grant;
- If the quote exceeds £8,000, the homeowner is required to contribute the additional amount to cover the cost.
- Installation: Once approved, the products are installed.
Eligibility Criteria
To apply for a PFR grant, you must:
- have experienced internal flooding from local water sources, or
- reside in an area considered to be at high risk to flooding according to ROSWF
- reside in Essex (excluding the unitary authorities of Southend-on-Sea and Thurrock) in a designated Critical Drainage Area (CDA)
Only the homeowner(s) can apply for the PFR grant.
Time needed
15 minutes
Evidence needed
- photos of flooding
- videos of flooding
- other evidence such as water damage and insurance claims
Express interest in a PFR grant
Next steps
After you submit the expression of interest form, Essex County Council will get back to you with more information if the grant becomes available