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.
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.
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):
- Risk Mitigation
- Enhanced Decision Making
- Improved Coordination with Utility Companies
- Long-Term Maintenace & Management
- Safety Improvement
- 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
For more detail, visit our blog post:
13 Benefits of Conducting a Utility Survey
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:
- Utility Damage
- Safety Hazards
- Environmental Impact
- Legal & Financial Penalties
- Obstruction of Emergency Services
- 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.
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:
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- 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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