--- title: Desktop Utility Record Search UK | Statutory Search | Intersect Surveys description: Statutory desktop utility record searches across the UK. We collate buried service plans from all utility providers in line with HSG47 safe excavation guidance. 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When you commission a **Desktop Utility Record Search**, our experienced team contacts all relevant **utility providers operating within your specified area**. We gather and compile existing utility records, providing a clear and comprehensive overview of any buried services that may impact your project.  In cases where **utility providers confirm no buried services in the area**, we include this information to give you a full picture of underground networks. These records are invaluable for **identifying utilities that may not be easily accessible or locatable during on-site surveys**. If certain services cannot be physically detected on-site, our **desktop utility records help fill in the gaps**, ensuring the most complete and accurate assessment possible. ![desktop utility record image](https://intersectsurveys.co.uk/hubfs/intersect-desktop-utility-survey-1.jpg) ## How We Can Help Our search will cover all utility providers within the given area, including but not limited to: - HV & LV Electricity - Water Mains - Gas Mains - Fould Water & Surface Water Drainage - Telecoms Cables - Other Communication Cables/Fibre Optic Cables **Talk to us today and we will provide you with an efficient & cost-effective solution to all your Desktop Utility Record Search requirements.** - [Contact us](https://intersectsurveys.co.uk/contact-us) - [Call us](tel:02083993851) ![water mains utility record search](https://intersectsurveys.co.uk/hubfs/water-mains-pipe-survey-1.jpg) ## Desktop Utility Record Search & Statutory Plans in the UK [Intersect Surveys](https://intersectsurveys.co.uk/) delivers desktop utility record searches to collate [utility maps](https://intersectsurveys.co.uk/utility-surveys) and [statutory plans](https://intersectsurveys.co.uk/pas-128-surveys) from all relevant providers before groundworks begin. We produce consolidated risk reports to help protect your site team and identify high-voltage mains, gas pipes, and telecoms assets.  ![Using CCTV Data to Guide](https://intersectsurveys.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Using%20CCTV%20Data%20to%20Guide.webp?width=1024&height=1024&name=Using%20CCTV%20Data%20to%20Guide.webp "Using CCTV Data to Guide") ![Reporting and Data Output](https://intersectsurveys.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Reporting%20and%20Data%20Output.webp?width=1360&height=768&name=Reporting%20and%20Data%20Output.webp "Reporting and Data Output") ## Statutory Utility Search & Buried Services Records  We contact all statutory undertakers — including gas, water, electricity, and telecom providers — to assemble a comprehensive utility record pack for your site. Using LinesearchbeforeUdig (LSBUD) and direct provider requests, this desktop search is an essential first step in meeting [HSG47 safe excavation guidance](https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/books/hsg47.htm) and CDM regulations.  ## Frequently Asked Questions        ### Why is a desktop utility record search recommended before a GPR survey? \+ - A desktop utility record search is crucial before conducting a GPR survey to obtain statutory record information for the site. This search helps identify buried services that may not be accessible or identified during the survey, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of underground utilities and minimising risks during excavation or construction projects. ### What does the desktop utility record search process entail? \+ - When you commission us for a desktop utility record search, we contact all utility providers operating within the given area. We provide a clear indication of any buried services shown that could impact your area of interest. Additionally, we include information on utility providers contacted that do not show any buried services in the area, ensuring thorough coverage and comprehensive reporting. ### What utility providers are covered in the desktop utility record search? \+ - Our search covers all utility providers within the area, including HV & LV Electricity, Water Mains, Gas Mains, Foul Water & Surface Water Drainage, Telecoms Cables, and other Communication/Fibre Optic Cables. This comprehensive coverage ensures that all relevant utilities are accounted for, providing you with essential insights for project planning and risk mitigation. [Can't Find What You're Looking For? 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" ![testimonial-image](https://intersectsurveys.co.uk/hubfs/Intersects_2022/images/intersect-section-divider.png) Robert M , Site Manager ## What Our Clients Say ## Who We Work With ![intersect-surveys-heathrow-logo-white](https://intersectsurveys.co.uk/hubfs/intersect-surveys-heathrow-logo-white.png) ![intersect-london-underground-white](https://intersectsurveys.co.uk/hubfs/intersect-london-underground-white.png) ![intersect-network-rail-logo-white](https://intersectsurveys.co.uk/hubfs/intersect-network-rail-logo-white.png) ## News & Blogs [![structural monitoring blog image](https://intersectsurveys.co.uk/hubfs/PXL_20250807_094837645.jpg)](https://intersectsurveys.co.uk/blog/alerts-reduce-structural-environmental-risk) #### [Monitoring in Real-Time: How Live Alerts Reduce Structural and Environmental Risk](https://intersectsurveys.co.uk/blog/alerts-reduce-structural-environmental-risk) [Alex Shiels](https://intersectsurveys.co.uk/blog/author/alex-shiels) 18 Aug, 2025 On a busy construction site, things can change in an instant. A small shift in a retaining wall, a spike in dust... [Read More](https://intersectsurveys.co.uk/blog/alerts-reduce-structural-environmental-risk) [![structural monitoring vs environmental](https://intersectsurveys.co.uk/hubfs/1000017584.jpg)](https://intersectsurveys.co.uk/blog/structural-environmental-monitoring-when-you-need-both) #### [Structural vs. Environmental Monitoring: What's the Difference and When Do You Need Both?](https://intersectsurveys.co.uk/blog/structural-environmental-monitoring-when-you-need-both) [Alex Shiels](https://intersectsurveys.co.uk/blog/author/alex-shiels) 15 Jul, 2025 Why Environmental Monitoring Can’t Be Ignored As urban development grows more complex, project teams face rising... 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