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Homecheck Professional Flood Report Cost (2026)
Updated 30 June 2026
A Homecheck Professional Flood Report costs around £30 to £45 in 2026. It is a flood-specific report, produced by Landmark, that your conveyancer orders when an environmental search flags possible flood risk. It assesses river, coastal, surface water and groundwater flooding for the property and gives an insurability view. You can screen flood risk for free first with HomeBuyerCheck before paying for it.
Homecheck Professional Flood Report in context (UK, 2026)
| Report | Typical cost | Ordered by |
|---|---|---|
| Homecheck Professional Flood Report | £30 to £45 | Conveyancer (when flood flagged) |
| Environmental search (includes flood screen) | £40 to £70 | Conveyancer |
| HomeBuyerCheck free report (flood screen) | Free | You, instantly |
| HomeBuyerCheck Premium (flood + ground + more) | £4.99 | You, instantly |
What the Homecheck Professional Flood Report is
The Homecheck Professional Flood Report is a specialist flood assessment produced by Landmark, one of the two big UK search providers. It is not part of the standard search pack you always pay for. Instead, your conveyancer orders it when the environmental search returns a possible flood concern and a more detailed look is needed.
It costs around £30 to £45 and digs deeper than the flood screen inside a general environmental search, covering river, coastal, surface water and groundwater flooding, and giving a view on whether the property is likely to be insurable against flooding.
What it covers
- Flooding from rivers and the sea, with modelled depths and likelihood.
- Surface water (pluvial) and groundwater flood risk for the property.
- An overall risk rating and a professional flood-risk assessment.
- An indication of whether standard buildings insurance is likely to be available.
Do you order it yourself?
No. Like other conveyancing searches, you do not buy the Homecheck flood report directly. Your solicitor or licensed conveyancer orders it on your behalf during the legal process, usually only after the environmental search has flagged a reason to.
That means you typically pay for it weeks into the purchase, after your offer is accepted and you have committed to legal fees. If flood risk is a concern for you, it is far cheaper to check it before you offer.
How to check flood risk for free first
You do not need to wait for, or pay for, a Homecheck report to get an early read on flood risk. HomeBuyerCheck's free report shows flood risk for any UK address using live Environment Agency data, rivers, sea and surface water, in seconds.
The £4.99 Premium report goes further, adding ground stability and subsidence risk from British Geological Survey data, mining, radon and more. Running this before you offer tells you whether flooding is even a concern for the property, so you only pay for a detailed flood report on a home worth pursuing.
Don't wait weeks for a flood report. HomeBuyerCheck shows Environment Agency flood risk for any UK address free, and adds ground and subsidence risk from £4.99.
Free instant check; Premium from £4.99 adds ownership, ground risk and an AI buyer's verdict. No subscription.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Homecheck Professional Flood Report cost?
Around £30 to £45 in 2026. It is a flood-specific report produced by Landmark, ordered by your conveyancer when the environmental search flags possible flood risk.
Can I buy a Homecheck flood report myself?
Not usually. It is ordered by your solicitor or conveyancer as part of the legal process, not sold direct to buyers. If you want an early read on flood risk, HomeBuyerCheck's free report shows Environment Agency flood data for any address instantly.
Is the Homecheck flood report the same as the environmental search?
No. The environmental search (£40 to £70) screens flood risk along with contamination and ground stability. The Homecheck Professional Flood Report (£30 to £45) is a deeper, flood-only report ordered when that screen flags a concern.
Can I check flood risk before paying for the report?
Yes. HomeBuyerCheck shows flood risk from rivers, sea and surface water for any UK address free, using Environment Agency data, and its £4.99 Premium report adds ground and subsidence risk, so you can screen a property before any flood report is ordered.
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