Utilities Assessments & Connection Services
Utility capacity assessments, diversion surveys, composite plans and connection applications — everything your development needs.
Utility Services for Developers & Planners
Understanding the utility constraints on your development site is essential before committing to a design or submitting a planning application. We provide the full range of utility assessments and connection services to ensure your development is properly equipped from day one.
From initial capacity checks and composite services plans through to new connection applications and diversion management, we handle every aspect of utility planning so you can focus on your development programme.
Utility constraints are one of the most common causes of unexpected cost and programme delay on development sites. Identifying them early — before you commit to a layout or a planning submission — is always more cost-effective than resolving them later.
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We provide the complete range of utility assessments and connection management services for residential, commercial and mixed-use developments.
Utility Capacity Assessments
Comprehensive assessments to confirm your development's electrical, gas, water and telecoms requirements can be met by the existing infrastructure in the area.
- Electrical, gas, water and telecoms demand calculations
- Telecoms and fibre availability checks
- Point of connection application management
- Expert guidance on cost-effective connections
Diversion Assessments
When access changes or land use alterations require utilities to be diverted, we assess the need, obtain quotes and manage the entire process.
- Utility diversion need assessment
- Cost evaluation and quote sourcing
- Trial holes to confirm utility locations
- GPR (Ground Penetrating Radar) surveys
Constraints & Composite Services Plans
Detailed composite utility plans showing all utility constraints, existing services, easements and conflicts — essential for site planning and avoiding construction delays.
- Utility plan requests from all major providers
- Composite services plans for your site
- Conflict identification and planning support
- Easement and wayleave identification
New Connections & Disconnections
We manage the complete application process for new utility connections and disconnections, sourcing multi-utility quotes to ensure the best value for your development.
- Gas, electricity, water and telecoms connections
- Service disconnection management
- Multi-utility quotes and provider comparison
- Cost optimisation and procurement support
Why Address Utilities Early?
Utility constraints are one of the most common causes of programme delay and unexpected cost on development sites.
- Identify utility constraints before finalising your site layout
- Avoid costly diversions discovered late in the design process
- Confirm connection points before committing to infrastructure
- Understand true utility costs at appraisal stage
- Avoid construction delays from unexpected buried services
- Satisfy planning conditions requiring utility assessments
- Support planning applications with utility capacity evidence
- Ensure your site is fully serviced from day one of occupation
Also Need Flood Risk or Drainage Services?
We provide utilities services alongside our full range of flood risk and drainage consultancy.
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“Antony was great to work with when we needed a Flood Risk Assessment and Emergency Flood Plan. As an architect I would definitely use FRE Consultants again… his report went a good way in helping us get planning permission on a tricky site. Highly recommended.”
“Antony carried out my Flood Risk Assessment and has done a great job. My architect commented that the report was professionally drafted and very easy to follow. I highly recommend Antony's services.”
“Antony carried out a SuDS report for one of our projects and provided an excellent service throughout — quick to respond, clear communication, and a thorough, detailed report within the agreed timescale. We will certainly be using his services on all future projects!”
“Extremely helpful, prompt and friendly service carrying out a Flood Risk Assessment for a home project that required planning permission in a flood risk area… the price was reasonable and given up-front, and the final report was highly professional and exactly as required.”
“I had an extension completed on my house and needed a Flood Risk Assessment for planning. The service received was great and at a competitive cost. We were granted planning after first submission.”
“Nice and quick service. Recommend A++”
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