SolidPoint is dedicated to providing fully detailed PAS 128 compliant utility surveys.
What Is a Utility Survey?
A utility survey provides information on buried services on your site, how they interact, and where they cross over.. They are essential because they help prevent any utility strikes when excavating on site, as well as help to identify where services run to avoid interference when planning, or for redirection purposes.
These surveys are completed using a combination of the latest Electromagnetic Locators (EML) and Ground Penetrating Radar Units (GPR) as well as lifting inspection covers and manholes while on site to get a live view of what is happening.
Our most popular service provides existing drawings to show where metal pipes, plastic pipes, electricity cables, drainage systems and telecommunications run in line with the PAS128 standard, we also provide a comprehensive report of your site along and any findings, as well as images and details of every manhole we encounter.
Why An Accurate Survey is Important:
Accuracy is what every surveyor prides themselves in. Accurate data means much less mistakes and delays which minimises costs, ensuring everyone is happy and projects are running smoothly, if not more efficient.
If you want to modify your land or area around the building and suspect services running through it, then a utility survey is essential. Without knowing where utilities are, most contractors will not take a job because they are worried about hitting a vital utility/service which can be very costly to replace if damaged and cause delays.
A Utility survey will be able to show where services run and how deep they are, which means that it will be able to be included in the planning phase for the designers to work around, and also excavation contractors will be careful around areas where utilities have been detected, which means making the whole project more efficient! Saving costs and making the project run potentially faster.
How Much Does a Utility Survey Cost?
Our pricing calculator provides an instant guide to the cost of professional utility surveys across the UK. Simply select your land type, choose the appropriate size, and calculate travel costs to receive a tailored estimate.
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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, knowing if rerouting is necessary.
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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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
- Improved Decision Making
- Improved Coordination with Utility Companies
- Long-Term Maintenance & Management planning
- Safety Improvement
- Avoiding Service Disruptions
- Cost savings
- Preservation of Existing Infrastructure
- Project Efficiency
- Insurance Benefits
- Enhanced Reputation
- Support for BIM Processes
- Legal Compliance
- Time Saving
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
- Interruption of Services
- Insurance Complications
- Increased Project Costs
- 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.
We are happy to discuss project parameters to ensure your project runs as smooth as it can thanks to our surveys.
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.
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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