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We provide cost effective service for anyone needing to locate buried utilities such as electricity cables, gas pipes, water mains, sewers etc. This may be necessary at the acquisition, feasibility, design or construction phase of a project.
We collate information from all the relevant utility companies on your behalf and compile a pack of information and plans for each site.
We offer a full online solution that will take you less than 5 minutes to request an underground utility map. Simply register/login and provide the following information to place an order or receive a FREE quotation.
● The website will allow you to double check you have the right location using our advanced mapping system
● You have the option to upload a plan showing the marked area you wish to search.
Payments options are credit and debit card as well as 30 day “on account” payments.
Once you have completed your enquiry, you will be provided with an estimated price on screen and the confirmed price will be emailed to you, usually within 20 minutes (in working hours – 8.30 to 17.00 Monday to Friday)
If you have requested a quote only, we will wait for your approval before proceeding. On approval, we commence your search the same working day.
We also offer additional services such as utility connections quotes, disconnections/diversions quotes, capacity checks and Section 50 applications that you may wish to add to your order.
Utility searches are essential before any construction work begins, to help identify underground utilities. Being able to refer to reliable, trust-worthy reports when digging is crucial for maintaining the health and safety of both workers, and the public.
Our fees start at £58.00 + VAT + disbursements per utility, with disbursements typically ranging from £30 to £270, depending on site location and search requirements. Searches over 200m x 200m are priced individually. We will always confirm all costs before proceeding.
We offer various options.
A utility search is a process of locating and identifying underground utilities such as electricity cables, gas pipes, water mains, and sewers. This information is essential for planning and carrying out construction work safely and efficiently.
Utility searches are important because they can help to prevent accidents, delays, and costly repairs. By knowing the location of underground utilities, contractors can avoid damaging them during excavation work. This can save time and money, and it can also help to prevent injuries or fatalities.
The cost of a utility search will vary depending on the size and location of the site, as well as the complexity of the search. However, Cornerstone Projects offers competitive rates that start at just £58.00 + VAT (plus disbursements).
The time it takes to complete a utility search will vary depending on the complexity of the search. However, Cornerstone Projects typically completes searches within 24 hours.
PAS 128 is the current specification for underground utility detection, verification and location, a collaboration between British Standards Institution (BSI) and Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE). The PAS 128 standard requires accurate, quality underground utility information to be recorded to a consistent standard, removing the element of uncertainty, interpretation and resultant variable risk when users refer to the utility search reports. Cornerstone Projects covers all your requirements for PAS 128 Survey Category Type D – A thorough desktop utility record search of all statutory asset owners to supply their record data - Sometimes referred to as a C2 Search.
