Homeowners who faced enormous bills and were even made homeless due to flooding have told how they improved their properties to stop it happening again.
More homes in Britain are at risk from flooding as the country suffers increasing rainfall, with the Met Office reporting six of the 10 wettest-ever years have occurred since 1998.
Flooding can be catastrophic, ruining irreplaceable possessions, causing enormous damage to properties and even forcing families from their homes for months or even years. The