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As a business owner, the whole week can be flipped upside down checking the weather forecast to see if the local area has a dreaded amber or red weather warning approaching. David Woodfield, Insurance Director at Business comparison site Bionic, has put together a checklist to prepare for the uncertain British winter.

Fixing the damage caused by storm damage can cost a lot of time and money. The best way to protect your business from storm damage is to make sure everything on the building is as​ secure as it​ can be, so look out for the following:

If high winds have been predicted in your area, then you should:

The UK is always hit with a cold snap, so it’s important to know what you can do to prepare and protect your business when things freeze over.  It has been estimated by business groups that the disruption caused by heavy snowfall will cost businesses £1 billion.

Here are some steps to help make sure your premises are protected against snow and ice:

It might sound obvious, but the best way to protect from flooding is to make sure you have a robust business flood plan in place, for both the short and long term. In the short term, check the Environment Agency website and see if there are flood warnings in your area. It’s also worth taking a look at the live flood warning map – you should immediately start planning for the worst if you spy a warning near you.

If you’ve ever been the victim of flooding, then the odds are ​you’ll fall foul of floodwaters again at some point. So, it makes sense to put long-term plans in place to protect your business against future flooding.

Nov 17, 2022 | Energy & Low Carbon

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