Underground Utility Reports collate maps and plans of gas and oil pipelines, electricity cables, telecommunication wires, mains water supplies, sewers, and fibre-optic cables.
One report brings together the utility records relevant to the site, including the main electricity, gas, water, telecoms, sewer, fibre, and pipeline information.
Email details of your site and requirements, and include a site plan if possible.
We contact up to 45 utilities per site, including the main electricity, gas, water, and telecoms providers.
Receive a clearly organised PDF report. A CAD uplift to OS MasterMap can be added where required.
The standard report collates individual utility responses. A CAD uplift can bring the findings together on Ordnance Survey Mapping for a single coordinated drawing.
Our standard output is PDF format, divided into specific individual utility sections with detailed responses from each utility provider.
You can choose to have us uplift findings to CAD DWG overlaid onto Ordnance Survey Mapping at additional cost.
Standard report turnaround is shown as 10 days, often quicker. Main services can be back in 2 days.
Turnaround depends on the number of utilities present and the mapping information required.
Large sites: £POA + VAT. Includes all disbursements and PDF report. Current page pricing lists greater than 100 × 100m, with turnaround dependent on site size.
Current page guidance also notes OS Mapping and uplift at approximately £100–£200 + VAT for a standard-sized site.
NB. Prices quoted include the charges made by individual utility companies, known as disbursements.
Joanna James Underground Utility Reports are PAS 128 compliant desktop underground utility search reports.
We provide a cost-effective service for anyone needing to locate buried utilities such as electricity cables, gas pipes, water mains, and sewers. These reports may be required at the acquisition, feasibility, design, or construction phase of a project and add an important layer of safety.
Joanna James collate information from the relevant utility companies on your behalf and compile a PDF pack of information and plans for each site.
Joanna James undertook an Underground Utility Report search for a client with a 100 × 100m site in Scotland needing only gas, water, sewer, and electricity records.
By removing the non-required cable and independent utility searches, the client saved £260 + VAT. The Underground Utility Report was delivered in 8 working days.
Total cost including disbursements: £310 + VAT.
Disbursements are the charges made by utility companies for providing plans and are included within the cost of an Underground Utility Report from Joanna James.
These costs can be free or up to £150 per asset holder. There is no definitive disbursement pricing because charges vary by utility company and search infrastructure. Some searches are manual, while others use web-based search platforms.
Compliance – reports are carried out in accordance with PAS 128, survey level D.
Efficiency – extensive searches are undertaken for no extra cost as standard.
Comprehensive – up to 45 utilities are contacted per site, including the main electricity, gas, water, and telecoms providers.
Timely – the current page notes turnaround options ranging from standard 20 working days to 5 days.
Health & Safety – a utility report helps to meet obligations under HSG047 and avoid utility strikes on site.
Clarity – responses are collated into a report that clearly identifies which utilities are affected.
The presence of utilities can have a significant effect on how a new development is planned.
At construction stage, it is essential that the location of utilities is known so work can be carried out safely and efficiently.
PDF report: standard output is divided into individual utility sections with detailed provider responses.
CAD uplift: findings can be uplifted to CAD DWG overlaid onto Ordnance Survey Mapping at additional cost.
Joanna James provides same-day quotes for Underground Utility Reports. Fill in the form, add as much detail about the site as you can, and send a site plan if possible.
You can also email info@joanna-james.com.