Don’t take our word for it – here is what others are saying about IPFRA
Mary Long-Dhonau OBE
PFR Champion, Flood Mary
“I am absolutely delighted to hear about the formation of IPFRA. Over recent winters, I have travelled into newly flooded communities and have talked to more than 2,000 people who have experienced the devastation of being flooded. Many of them have asked me to recommend a surveyor, contractor or a PFR company that I trust. From now on, I can point everyone in the direction of a trusted trade body. It is essential that Property Flood Resilience is professionalised under one umbrella organisation and I, for one, fully endorse the need for IPFRA and its existence.”
Alan Ryan
Programme Manager, Flood & Water Team, West Northamptonshire Council, / RAIN Project (FCRIP)
“Something that surprised me when I started in the PFR sector 5 years ago was the willingness of companies that are competitors in business but willing to work together for the betterment of the sector overall. IPFRA is a fantastic example of this collaborative approach for the greater good with organisations from across the PFR sector coming together to form a trade association to work towards mainstreaming PFR for everyone.“
Emma Hardy
Flood Minister
Protecting communities from flooding is an absolute priority for this Government. As part of our Plan for Change, we are investing £2.65 billion over two years towards building and repairing flood defences.
“I welcome the establishment of the IPFRA trade body, which will support the rollout of flood resilience measures to ensure damage is reduced and valuable belongings are safeguarded. This will provide much needed security for working people and boost economic renewal for the country.”
Dr Ed Barsley
Environmental Designer, Author of Retrofitting for Flood Resilience, and Founder of The Environmental Design Studio
“As someone deeply involved in flood resilience research and design, I’m greatly encouraged by the establishment of IPFRA. This trade body plays a crucial role in bringing together the full spectrum of the PFR industry, from surveyors and installers to manufacturers and consultants, to raise standards, share knowledge, and build public trust. Mainstreaming PFR is not just a technical challenge, but a cultural one, and IPFRA is helping to lead that shift by promoting quality, collaboration, and a shared commitment to climate resilience. Its formation marks a vital step toward making resilient design the norm, not the exception.”
Kelly Ostler-Coyle
Director of Corporate Affairs, Flood Re
“The creation of IPFRA represents a huge step forward in mainstreaming PFR which remains a key priority for the industry and for Flood Re. We are proud to support the work IPFRA is doing to support growth in the sector, drive awareness of PFR and ensure the highest quality of installations are provided to customers which adhere to the industry’s code of practice. Working collaboratively with the industry, IPFRA and Flood Re’s Build Back Better initiative we can ensure more homes are better protected into the future as we face the challenges of a changing climate.”