FAQ’S
Flood Cabs FAQ'S
General Product Questions
What are Flood Cabs, and what makes them different from standard kitchen cabinets?
Flood Cabs are the world’s first kitchen cabinetry range specifically engineered for flood recovery. They are built using WCB (Waterproof Construction Board), backed by a lifetime waterproof guarantee, and feature a patented sealing system, ensuring long-term performance and resilience where standard cabinets fail.
Are Flood Cabs truly waterproof?
Yes. Flood Cabs are 100% waterproof and backed by a lifetime waterproof guarantee because they are constructed entirely WCB.
What is WCB (Waterproof Construction Board)?
Sealwise WCB is a durable, sheet material made from recycled u-PVC and PVCs. It functions and looks like traditional cabinetry materials but is completely non-porous, non-toxic, and fully recyclable at the end of its life.
Do Flood Cabs come with a guarantee?
Yes. Our cabinetry is underpinned by the WCB lifetime waterproof guarantee, offering you the highest level of proven flood protection and long-term peace of mind.
Do Flood Cabs have anti-mould and anti-bacterial properties?
Yes. Every sheet of our cabinetry is built with built-in antibacterial protection. This prevents bacteria and mould from harbouring on the surface, making sanitation and deep cleaning after a flood quick and simple.
Questions about Flooding & Resilience
If my kitchen floods, what do I need to do with my Flood Cabs?
The primary advantage is rapid recovery. Customers can often jet wash or fully sanitise the cabinetry and move back in quickly. Even in severe floods, the cabinets can be removed, dried, and refitted, completely avoiding the cost and disruption of replacement and minimising the overall cost of the claim for homeowners and insurers.
How do Flood Cabs support the 'Build Back Better' program?
Flood Cabs fully support the ‘Build Back Better’ initiative. By investing in our flood-recoverable kitchen, you can utilise the grant (up to £10,000 per claim) to cover the difference in cost between a standard replacement and a resilient Flood Cabs kitchen, leaving funds available for other flood-resilient measures.
Can installing Flood Cabs help lower my home insurance premiums?
Yes. By reducing the severity of your losses, Flood Cabs can significantly reduce the overall cost of a claim (a kitchen can be up to 40% of a homeowner’s claim), leading to lower premiums and excesses over time.
Ordering & Installation Questions
How do I order Flood Cabs for my kitchen?
Flood Cabs can be ordered directly through our website at www.floodcabs.co.uk/shop or by emailing us for specialist quotations at support@floodcabs.co.uk.
Do I need a certified installer to fit my Flood Cabs?
No, you do not. Flood Cabs are supplied fully built with our patented sealing system already applied during the manufacturing process. This means your local builder, carpenter, or even a skilled DIYer can install the kitchen, as it fits and functions just like traditional kitchen cabinets.
Are Flood Cabs compatible with standard kitchen worktops and appliances?
Yes, all Flood Cabs are designed to work seamlessly with standard kitchen worktops and appliances.
What is the typical lead time for an order?
Orders can be shipped in as little as 2 weeks, depending on the current production schedule. Your specific lead time will be quoted and confirmed at the time of your order confirmation.
Environmental and Sustainability Questions
Are Flood Cabs an environmentally friendly choice?
Yes. Flood Cabs reduce landfill waste by avoiding the need for repeated kitchen replacements after flooding. Our WCB material is made using recycled content, and the cabinetry itself is 100% recyclable at the end of its exceptionally long life.
Is the WCB material recyclable at the end of its life?
Yes, the WCB material used in Flood Cabs is 100% recyclable at the end of its life and is made using recycled materials. If at the end of life you need to dispose of the cabinetry, we can arrange to collect your old units to be recycled (restrictions apply).
After-Sales Support
How do I make a claim under the lifetime waterproof guarantee?
To activate your guarantee, please register your order immediately after installation at www.sealwise.co.uk/guarantee. This portal is used by our partners to process any claims should you have an issue.
How do I clean and maintain my Flood Cabs?
For extreme situations, Flood Cabs can be jet washed, sanitised using disinfectants, or treated with fogging machines. For day-to-day cleaning, simply use common antibacterial sprays and almost all standard kitchen cleaning products.