Oxfordshire based with global experience
Based in Chalgrove, near Oxford, Hydro-GIS have a detailed knowledge of the local environment namely the Thames Valley, Cotswolds, Berkshire Downs and Chiltern Hills.
We undertake a range of hydrological work on the local scale for architects, planners, agricultural consultants, as well as private property owners.
- Strategic and site-specific flood risk assessments for developments
- Flood risk reports to assist with buying, selling or insuring of property
- Expert witness and case reports
- International projects
We also support Local Authorities and community groups providing expert advice on flood alleviation and advice for legal matters.
Hydro-GIS use the latest flood estimation techniques, including the application of the Flood Estimation Handbook and the Revitalised Flood Hydrograph software, for estimating flows from small development areas.
For strategic flood risk assessments we provide GIS based risk mapping to provide a risk score for potential development sites within a parish boundary.
Supporting Local Communities
We also provide consultancy to local groups and parish councils in relation to planning applications.
The flood risk associated with many large-scale developments, such as housing estates on greenfield land, is frequently ignored or covered in inadequate detail. Developers will often engage unsuitably qualified consultants, such as engineers or geotechnical companies, without any hydrological expertise to provide assessments of flood risk.
We recognise that information is often submitted as part of a planning application which is difficult for local people to understand. Our friendly team at Hydro-GIS are here to help. We have the necessary expertise to review and summarise these submissions in an understandable format to non-specialists. We can also act as an expert witness in Public Inquiries to help prevent developments from going ahead on the grounds of flood risk.
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Talk to us today and discover how Hydro-GIS can help with your project
We all feel that without pressure from Harvey at Hydro-GIS the process would have been in jeopardy. We thought he managed to really make the EA sit up and listen.
Thomas Wright, Burghfield Community Group
Are you a property owner looking for advice on flood alleviation measures? We can help.
Our friendly team of specialists can provide a detailed flood risk assessment of your property. We also offer advice on mitigation and legal matters relating to flooding. Give us a call today and we’ll be happy to review your requirements.