Utility Surveys | London

Accurate Underground Mapping For All London Projects. 

What Is a Utility Survey?

A utility survey provides crucial information about underground services on your site. These surveys are vital for preventing accidental damage to utilities during excavation or for identifying the location of services to avoid disruption during planning.

The surveys are conducted using advanced Electromagnetic Locators (EML), Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) units, and by inspecting service covers.

We supply existing drawings that indicate the location of metal pipes, plastic pipes, electrical cables, drainage systems, and telecommunications lines. Additionally, we offer borehole clearances and CCTV pipe inspections.

Our qualified surveyors adhere to the British standard PAS 128, ensuring that your land or area is surveyed using proven techniques for maximum accuracy.

How Much Does a Utility Survey Cost?

For projects in London, the cost can be as low as £1,195 + VAT for a small sized plot. This price will of course increase dependant on distance, size, and the level of detail required to record what you need.

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Why Is an Accurate Survey Important?

Accuracy is crucial in surveying. Precise data leads to fewer errors and delays, which in turn helps to minimise costs.

If you are planning to extend your land and are concerned about services running through it, a utility survey is essential. Without knowledge of the utilities beneath the site, most contractors will be reluctant to take on the work, as damaging a vital service could lead to significant replacement costs. A utility survey will identify the locations of these services, allowing them to be avoided, thereby preventing major delays and expenses.

Unsure 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.

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

Land Development Planning: Provides crucial data for planning purposes, especially when adding to or modifying existing land or structures.

Risk Management in Excavation: Aids in risk assessment and management by providing accurate information on buried utilities.

Utility Mapping: Offers detailed mapping of various underground services like electricity cables, drainage systems, and telecommunication lines.

Need more? Take a look at our case studies

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):

What Are The Dangers & Risks of Not Conducting a Utility Survey?

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. Risk Mitigation
  2. Enhanced Decision Making
  3. Improved Coordination with Utility Companies
  4. Long-Term Maintenance and 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

  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

13 Benefits of Conducting a Utility Survey

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12 Dangers & Risks of Not Conducting a Utility Survey

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Why SolidPoint?

Our qualified surveyors work in accordance with the British standard PAS 128, ensuring that your land or area is surveyed using proven techniques for maximum accuracy.

We are adaptable and can either work to a custom specification provided by you, or we can develop one based on your project needs. This ensures that costs remain aligned with your budget while covering every detail to the best of our ability.

Our surveyors are highly skilled in using the equipment and have a deep understanding of where services are likely to be located, further reducing the risk of missing any utilities.

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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.

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Get Started with a Utility Survey in London

Enhance your project with our expert utility survey services. Contact SolidPoint today to arrange a consultation and discover how our surveys can provide you with the detailed data and insights necessary for efficient and safe project planning

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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