Utility Surveys
A utility survey identifies underground utilities and service routes such as gas, water, electricity, telecommunications, drainage, and voids within a designated area.
Why Are Utility Surveys Important?
Utility surveys are essential for project design and planning, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, reducing risks, and avoiding delays. Accurate surveys also minimise the risk of costly errors, such as cable strikes, during construction.
How Are Utility Surveys Conducted?
Two primary methods are used:
- Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR): Sends signals into the ground and detects reflections to map underground features.
- Electro-Magnetic Locators (EML): Detects electromagnetic signals from power cables and metallic utilities.
Both methods are combined for the most reliable results.
Survey results are typically overlaid onto topographical surveys or measured building surveys to provide a complete view of both above ground and underground features, helping clients make informed decisions.
Prime Utilities
With quick turnaround times and expertise, our accurate utility survey drawings support projects of all sizes, from residential developments to industrial estate regeneration. Contact us today for a tailored quote.