SolidPoint is dedicated to providing fully detailed PAS 128 compliant utility surveys. 

Locating services on your site using the best equipment

A utility survey provides information on buried services on your site. They are essential because they help prevent any hits on utilities when performing excavation on site or help to identify where services run to avoid interference when planning.

These surveys are completed using the latest Electromagnetic Locators (EML), Ground Penetrating Rader Units (GPR) and lifting inspection covers. 

We provide existing drawings to show where metal pipes, plastic pipes, electricity cables, drainage systems and telecommunications run as well as do borehole clearances and CCTV pipe inspections.

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Why An Accurate Survey is Important:

Accuracy is paramount in surveying. Accurate data means less mistakes and delays which means that costs are minimised.

If you want to add to your land and are worried about services running through it, then a utility survey is essential. Without knowing what utilities are under the site most contractors will not undertake a job because they are worried about hitting a vital utility/service which can be very costly to replace if damaged. A Utility survey will be able to indicate where services run and be able to avoid them, which means avoiding large delays and costs.

Land Survey

Don’t know if you need a Utility Survey? These are the key applications:

  • Construction and Development Projects: Essential for identifying underground utilities before starting any construction or development work.
  • Land Development Planning: Provides crucial data for planning purposes, especially when adding to or modifying existing land or structures.
  • Utility Mapping: Offers detailed mapping of various underground services like electricity cables, drainage systems, and telecommunication lines.
  • Risk Management in Excavation: Aids in risk assessment and management by providing accurate information on buried utilities.

  • Infrastructure Maintenance and Upgrades: Useful for infrastructure maintenance, upgrades, or expansions, where knowledge of existing utilities is crucial.

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Utility Survey in Bromborough, Liverpool

Utility Survey in Bromborough, LiverpoolOffers detailed, accurate mapping of underground utilities, crucial for efficient planning and preventing damages in construction and excavation projects.Written by J. Jackson | Published: 17th April 2025We recently carried out...

Borehole Clearance & Utility Survey – Birmingham

Discover how our Borehole Clearance Utility Survey at Severn Trent Water, Birmingham, ensured safe, cost-effective excavation with advanced GPR and EML techniques. Prevent service strikes and gain peace of mind today!

Buried Obstruction Survey – Becket Primary School

Becket Primary School got in contact with us after they began excavations and hit what was suspected to be a foundation slab. They reported that there may be an old silk mill under the site and wanted us to investigate with a buried obstruction survey.

Buried Obstruction Survey – Pear Tree Primary School

Our findings from this survey will allow our client to plan around any underground utilities and gather accurate costings for working around them.

13 Benefits of Having a Utility Survey

Starting your project with a utility survey offers several significant advantages. It not only helps manage risks but also optimises the entire project execution process. These benefits are part of the broader value of performing a utility survey, underscoring its critical role in successful project planning and implementation.

By investing in a comprehensive utility survey before breaking ground, you secure a range of benefits that lead to a safer, more efficient, and cost-effective project…

12 Dangers & Risks Of Not Conducting A Utility Survey

Conducting a thorough utility survey is considered best practice in construction and building projects, as they enable you to help mitigate risks and avoid potentially severe consequences, along with any costs that are a result of this.

Becket Primary School – PAS 128 Utility Survey

Becket Primary School contacted our team to complete a PAS 128 compliant utility survey and a topographical survey so they could add new entrances to the school. The team were required to survey the areas near the existing school gates and the areas near the school field, as well as the pavements surrounding the school.

What Are The Benefits of Conducting a Utility Survey?

There are many benefits that come from having a PAS 128 Utility Survey conducted, including (but not limited to):

  1. Risk Mitigation
  2. Enhanced Decision Making
  3. Improved Coordination with Utility Companies
  4. Long-Term Maintenace & Management
  5. Safety Improvement
  6. Avoiding Service Disruptions

7. Cost savings

8. Preservation of Existing Infrastructure

9. Project Efficiency

10. Insurance Benefits

11. Enhanced Reputation

12. Support for BIM Processes

13. Legal Compliance

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13 Benefits of Conducting a Utility Survey
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What Risks Do I Face if I Don’t Get a Utility Survey?

This is a common question we’re asked, so we answered it. 

While there are so many benefits to having a utility survey conducted, there are a number of dangers and risks your project may face if you don’t conduct one, such as:

  1. Utility Damage
  2. Safety Hazards
  3. Environmental Impact
  4. Legal & Financial Penalties
  5. Obstruction of Emergency Services
  6. Project Delays

7. Interruption of Services

8. Resource Wastage

9. Insurance Complications

10. Increased Project Costs

11. Loss of Historical Data

12. Reputational Damage

Why Should SolidPoint Survey Your Site?

We have qualified surveyors that work and collect data to the British standard PAS 128. This means that your land/area will be surveyed according to tried and tested techniques to ensure that the results are as accurate as possible.

We are flexible and can work to a custom specification provided by you, or we can create one based on your project requirements so that costs suit you and every detail you require is covered to the best of our ability.

Our surveyors understand how to use the kit and where services may be located, which further minimises the chance of not finding a service.

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Efficient delivery: Due to using latest equipment available we can quickly collect and mark out information on site to be ready for post processing to be then delivered electronically.

Budget friendly: Due to the increased levels of accuracy, there is often little need for correction or re-working. Saving you both time and money.

High Accuracy: We make sure that our surveys are PAS 128 compliant and the checks that the standards require are performed to ensure we get results as accurate as possible.

Topographical Land Surveys:

    • Topographical / Land Survey – 2D or 3D presented in CAD and PDF formats.
    • River Cross section data – presented in CAD and flood modeler formats.
    • Property Boundary Surveys.
    • Utility and drainage connectivity surveys (GPR & PAS128) These provide a topographical survey with underground services context – 2D or 3D presented in CAD and PDF formats.

Traditional Measured Building Surveys:

    • 3D models
    • 2D floor plans
    • Elevations
    • Cross Sections

All Presented in 2D CAD, PDF and 3D BIM (Building Information Model) formats.

General Surveying Services:

We can offer a complete surveying solution to accompany your Land and building Surveys, by providing the following services as you require them.

  • Laser Scanning
  • Aerial Surveys
  • Monitoring
  • Setting Out
  • Levelling
Some Areas We Cover
Birmingham
Bristol
Burton-on-Trent
Chesterfield
Derby
Hull
Leeds
Leicester
London
Manchester
Nottingham
Peterborough
Sheffield
Stockport
York

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How Can SolidPoint Help Your Project?

At SolidPoint, we are passionate about providing accurate and efficiently collected data for our clients and have worked on numerous projects across the UK. If you are looking to commission a survey in your next project, please don’t hesitate to Get in touch with a member of our friendly team to discuss your requirements and get a free quote.

Alternatively, you can call us on  01332 898350  or email us at projects@solidpoint.co.uk for more information on our services. We look forward to hearing from you!

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