Flood Management

Murphy Surveys are unique in our introduction of the “Flood Survey Team”, in doing so, we can offer our clients access to a highly experienced team of hydrographic, geophysical and topographic surveyors who will attend flood sites at short notice and will gather vital survey data from a “live” flood.

 

The survey data captured from these live sites will allow for the thorough evaluation of any and all preventative measures or planned reparation work and will minimize/eliminate the potential for future flooding or flood related destruction.   Additionally, the collation of this information will provide a more comprehensive understanding of the local flood dynamics.

 

Reactivity:

The Murphy Surveys Flood Survey Team will arrive on site within a pre-arranged timeframe, from when the team is notified of being required.  This is possible owing to the following factors:

 

·         Murphy Surveys have office locations nationwide with immediate access to arterial routes which allows for immediate dispatch of the relevant personnel and equipment.

·         Each of our offices have a large inventory of company owned specialist survey equipment & survey software including boats, quad bikes and UAV’s (Unmanned Airborne Vehicle) to enable us gain access to all terrains.

·         Murphy Surveys have in excess of 60 full time experienced staff both site and office based (specialist surveyors, CAD processors, administration and support).

·         Our hydrographic survey team has in excess of 20 years experience working throughout Ireland and the UK and therefore has extensive working knowledge of most floodplains and areas of risk. This dramatically reduces reconnaissance time on site.

  

Why is there a requirement for a Flood Survey Team

 

The Murphy Surveys Flood Survey Team, can work with you and provide a range of services that will enable you to predict, control and prevent the damage caused by flooding.

 

Over the last number of years and especially in recent months flooding has had a major impact on our lives, our homes, our businesses and our infrastructure. Research suggests that this is not going to change for the foreseeable future and will become a regular occurrence.  The costly impact affects all sectors of our economy with private individuals, businesses, local councils and the government bearing the brunt in many different ways:

 

1.       Insurance premiums are increasing enormously and in some cases insurance is no longer available / affordable to those in high risk areas. Leaving property and business owners extremely vulnerable.

2.       The clean-up operation in the aftermath is of considerable burden to local businesses, councils and corporations.

3.       Water supplies are suffering from contamination, which leads to more complex and costly situations.

4.       Loss or interruption to services, utilities and infrastructure such as sewerage, gas, electricity, road and rail can bring the economy to a halt

5.       Home and business owners are suffering from increased stress related health problems

6.       Pressure is being put on local authorities to fund emergency services used during the floods and re- location costs for those evacuated from their homes, while the clean up and repair work is carried out.

 

Services offered by our Flood Survey Team include:

 

1. Flood Plain Studies


2. Water Levels and Flood Extent


3. Murphy Surveys UAV (Unmanned Airborne Vehicle) Photographic / Mapping Surveys


4. Aerial LIDAR


5. Aerial Photography


6. Post Flood Surveys


7. Structural scour monitoring


8. Critical Scour Level


9. Hi Resolution Sonar Scanning


10. Monitoring equipment


11. Geophysical Surveys  

To discuss your options with regard to our Flood Survey Team please call

Ireland Tel + 353 (0) 45 484040 or UK Tel + 44 (0) 20 3178 6644

 

Click here to download our Flood Management Team Brochure

To discuss your options with regard to our Flood Survey Team please call UK Tel: + 44 (0) 20 3178 6644