Utility Surveys
Underground Utility Surveys
Accurate underground utility surveys for commercial and infrastructure projects, reducing risk before excavation, construction and redevelopment works begin.
What are Underground Utility Surveys?
An underground utility mapping is the process of using geophysical techniques to create a digital representation of the underground utilities that are buried beneath the surface.
Through the use of the latest technology, including Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), the survey creates a highly detailed profile of the ground below the surface. Using Radio Detection and (GPR), we can detect most underground utility services, including Drainage, Gas, Power, Water, Telecommunications, Fibre Optics.
An accurate assessment of underground services is an important stage in the development of a site to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, minimise project planning time and minimise risks associated with the development of the site.
Reducing Risk Before Groundworks Begin
Underground utility surveys play a critical role in identifying buried services before excavation, construction or redevelopment works take place. Accurately locating utilities such as electricity, gas, water, drainage and telecommunications infrastructure helps reduce the risk of service strikes, project delays and costly site disruption.
At Fosse Surveying, we use professional detection equipment and established surveying methodologies to provide clear, reliable utility data suitable for commercial developments, infrastructure projects and complex operational environments. Our surveys can also be integrated with topographical surveys and CAD workflows, helping project teams coordinate underground and above-ground information more effectively.
Benefits of carrying out an underground utility survey
A utility survey allows underground utility locations to be marked up on-site or supplied as a CAD drawing integrated with a Topographical (Land) Survey. The failure to identify the locations of buried services before development takes place can result in increased project costs and delays such as re-routing services.
In order to move forward with your project with confidence, an Underground Utility Survey is the perfect way to ensure there are no surprises that could hinder progress. It also complies to all health and safety regulations, which ensures your company and your employees are following industry best practices.
If you are interested in finding out more, please complete the enquiry form below. With years of experience in surveying and a wide range of complementary services offered, our teams of surveyors are in a unique position to discuss your project in more detail and offer the best underground utility survey solution.
Why Accurate Underground Utility Surveys Matter
Reduces excavation risk
Accurate utility mapping helps reduce the risk of service strikes, site damage and costly construction delays.
Supports safer construction
Clear underground utility data improves site safety before excavation, groundworks and redevelopment works begin.
Built for complex commercial sites
Suitable for infrastructure, industrial and large-scale commercial environments with extensive buried utility networks.
Integrated survey data
Utility surveys can be combined with topographical and measured surveys for coordinated planning and design workflows.
What information is included in a Underground Utility Survey
Underground utility detection
Electricity cable tracing
Water and drainage mapping
Gas and telecommunications locating
Utility depth measurements
Manhole and chamber surveys
PAS 128 compliant data capture
CAD utility drawings and outputs
FAQs
What is an underground utility survey?
An underground utility survey identifies and maps the location of buried services such as electricity, gas, water, drainage and telecommunications. Using a combination of Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), electromagnetic locating (EML) and existing utility records, we produce accurate utility drawings that help reduce the risk of strikes during excavation and construction.
When should an underground utility survey be carried out?
An underground utility survey should be completed before any excavation, demolition, groundworks or construction begins. Identifying buried services early helps improve site safety, supports project planning and reduces the risk of costly delays caused by unexpected utility strikes.
What is a PAS 128 utility survey?
PAS 128 is the recognised British Standard for underground utility detection and mapping. It sets out best practice for locating, verifying and recording buried utilities, giving developers, engineers and contractors greater confidence in the accuracy and quality of utility survey information before work starts on site.
What utilities can be detected during a survey?
Our underground utility surveys can identify a wide range of buried services, including electricity cables, gas mains, water pipes, drainage systems, telecommunications infrastructure and fibre optic networks. Where possible, we also verify utility depths and positions to support safer excavation and project planning.
Our Promise
We will tailor your surveys to suit the requirements of your project, providing the most important information for efficient completion
Using state-of-the-art equipment, our surveys are conducted to best practice, providing cost-effective, but professional results
Our surveys are provided in any format for your convenience
Our expert surveyors are happy to supply any additional information that may be fundamental to your project’s success
Underground Utility Survey Example
Underground Utility Survey Example Drawing
View an example of our underground utility survey drawings
Supporting commercial projects across the UK
From heritage landmarks in London to large commercial and infrastructure projects across the Midlands and the North, Fosse Surveying delivers survey-grade data nationwide. Our experience spans retail, industrial, public-sector, healthcare and complex multi-site environments, supporting clients with accurate, dependable information wherever their project is located.
Explore our case studies to see how we’ve supported commercial developments, live operational buildings and nationally significant sites across the UK.
Get in touch today
If you’re looking for a company that provides high quality surveying that offers an excellent all round customer experience, you’ve come to the right place.
- 0116 2325169 office
- 07359 617813 on-site team
- mail@fossesurveying.co.uk