New utility connection
The short answer
New or upgraded gas, electricity or water supply
- Price from
- £1,500.00
- Time on site
- 1 to 5 days
What you get
You get a fully installed and tested new connection to gas, electricity, or water for your property, ready for use.
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When do you need a New utility connection?
New utility connections are essential for new build properties, barn conversions, extensions that require increased supply, or when replacing old, inadequate utility infrastructure for gas, electricity, or water.
What happens on the day
Engineers will excavate and lay new pipes or cables from the main supply to your property, installing the meter and connecting it to your internal system. Work may involve multiple visits depending on the utility.
How to prepare
- Provide accurate site plans and property details.
- Ensure clear access to the property boundary and internal connection points.
- Mark out any known underground services on your property.
- Obtain necessary wayleaves or easements if the supply needs to cross third-party land.
- Ensure internal pipework or electrical systems are ready for connection.
How to improve your result
- Plan all utility connections simultaneously to minimise disruption and costs.
- Discuss future expansion needs to ensure the initial connection has sufficient capacity.
- Consider the environmental impact and options for sustainable utility connections.
- Ensure all necessary local authority approvals are in place before work begins.
Why it is useful day to day
Access to new or upgraded utilities is fundamental for comfort, safety, and functionality in any modern home or business.
Why we ask these questions
We ask about your property's location, the type of utility needed, desired capacity, and existing infrastructure to plan the most efficient and compliant connection. This helps in assessing costs and timelines accurately.
Frequently asked questions
Often needed alongside
- Legal requirement
- Fixed price
Building control inspection
Plans check, inspections, completion certificate
- Legal requirement
New-build energy assessment
SAP, predicted and on-construction EPC
- Legal requirement
- Fixed price
Airtightness test
Building Regs air test
- Fixed price
Water absorption (WAC) test
Masonry water-absorption testing
- Legal requirement
- Fixed price
New-work electrical certificate
Sign-off for new circuits or rewires
- Legal requirement
- Fixed price
New gas installation sign-off
Certificate for new gas work
- Fixed price
New-build snagging
Defect list before completion