Buried Duct Surveys

Subvision Surveys provides buried duct surveys nationwide for construction and demolition sites, accurately locating utilities, pipes, cables and foundations before work begins. Our surveys provide a clear picture of what’s below ground, identifying buried ducts and minimising the risk of costly and dangerous utility strikes, whatever the size or type of your project.

What Our Duct Surveys Identify

Our surveyors locate and map buried ducts alongside other underground infrastructure, including cables, pipes and foundations, giving your project team a complete picture of a site rather than duct information in isolation. This is particularly useful ahead of excavation, drilling or piling work, where knowing the full extent of what’s buried, not just ducting, matters for planning work safely.

Trained, Checked and Accredited Surveyors

All our on-site surveyors hold the necessary safety cards and have been CRB/DBS checked and approved, giving you confidence in who’s on your site as well as the quality of the survey itself. Our team also undergoes continuous training to stay current with detection equipment and site safety practices, ensuring results stay reliable and detailed as technology and best practice evolve.

Tailored to Your Project

We tailor every duct survey to your specific project, whether that’s a small residential job or a large commercial or infrastructure site. Rather than applying a single standard approach regardless of scale, we adjust our methods, reporting and turnaround to match the complexity and requirements of your particular project. Where ducting sits close to other buried infrastructure, such as on sites where we’re also asked to carry out a Buried Water Main Survey, we can combine both as part of the same visit, giving you a fuller picture of what’s beneath the site without needing to coordinate separate providers.

Choose Subvision for Buried Duct Surveys

Subvision Surveys is SSIP and ISO accredited, delivering buried duct surveys for contractors, developers and utility providers across the UK. Because we carry out buried duct surveys as part of a wider range of subsurface services, we’re able to schedule surveys efficiently and work across sites of any size, wherever you’re based in the UK.

Contact Subvision Surveys today to discuss your buried duct survey requirements, or speak to one of our experts on 0333 920 942.

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BURIED DUCT SURVEY FAQ’S

At Subvision Surveys, we provide accurate buried duct surveys for construction, demolition and development projects across the UK. Our experienced surveyors use advanced surveying technology to locate hidden ducts, utilities and underground features before work begins. We’re SSIP and ISO accredited, giving clients confidence that every survey is carried out to recognised industry standards. We understand the importance of reliable site information, which is why we focus on delivering detailed results that help our clients reduce risk, improve planning and work safely, whatever the scale or complexity of the project.

A buried duct survey is carried out to identify and map underground ducts and other hidden features beneath the surface. Our surveys help reveal the location, depth and route of buried infrastructure, providing valuable information before excavation or construction takes place. By creating a clearer picture of what is below ground, we help our clients make informed decisions and avoid unexpected issues during their projects. Where a site requires a more detailed subsurface picture, duct survey findings can also be combined with wider GPR or utility mapping data for added clarity.

We work with a wide range of clients, including construction companies, demolition contractors, developers, engineers and site managers, across sites of every size. Whether we are supporting a small redevelopment project or a large commercial scheme, our team provides the same professional approach and attention to detail. We tailor every survey to suit the requirements of the site and the information our clients need, adjusting our methods, reporting and turnaround to match the scale and complexity of each individual project we’re asked to deliver.

Our specialist surveyors use advanced detection methods, including Ground Penetrating Radar and other utility locating techniques, to investigate underground conditions. We carefully collect and analyse survey data to identify buried ducts, pipes, cables and other potential obstructions across the site. Our experienced team then provides clear results that can be used by contractors, engineers and project teams throughout the planning and construction process, giving everyone involved a consistent, reliable reference point rather than relying on outdated or incomplete existing records.

Before excavation or demolition begins, it is essential to understand what is hidden below the ground. Unknown ducts and underground structures can create delays, additional costs and safety risks if they are not identified beforehand, particularly where live cabling or pressurised pipework is involved. Our buried duct surveys provide valuable information about existing site conditions, helping our clients plan their works more safely and avoid unnecessary disruption, giving project teams the confidence to proceed with excavation or demolition work as planned.

Our surveying specialists have extensive experience working on a variety of construction and development projects across the UK. We continue to invest in training and technology to ensure our team delivers accurate and dependable survey results as equipment and best practice evolve. All of our on-site surveyors hold the relevant safety qualifications and are DBS checked, giving our clients confidence that they are working with a professional and trusted team, whatever the nature or sensitivity of the site.

Yes, we regularly combine our buried duct surveys with other specialist services, including Ground Penetrating Radar surveys, Ferro Scanning and PAS128 Utility Mapping Surveys. By combining different surveying techniques, we can provide a more complete understanding of underground conditions and help our clients make informed decisions before starting work on site. Because Subvision Surveys carries out all these services in-house, this doesn’t mean coordinating between separate providers, our own team simply applies whichever combination of methods best suits your site and project requirements.

Have Any Questions?

If you have any questions regarding our services feel free to contact the Subvision team.

Subvision Surveys accreditations: QUVA ISO certification, Achilles UVDB, SafeContractor, Constructionline, Builder's Profile, European GPR Association, Avetta, SMAS, CHAS, Essex Chambers of Commerce and The Survey Association