Electricity · Gas · Water · Sewer · Fibre
New utility connections, handled for you.
We prepare your utility applications, deal with the network operators and water companies, check every quote and keep your supplies on programme. You get one point of contact for every connection on the site.
- Self-builds to large housing sites
- Applications across Great Britain
- Free, no-obligation quote
Every connection your site needs, from one team
Each utility has its own operator, forms and rules. We know which applies to your site, what each one needs from you, and how to get an offer that is right first time.
Electricity
New single and three-phase supplies, capacity upgrades and multi-plot schemes. We compare the local network operator with independent providers.
Find out moreWater
New water supplies and mains, with infrastructure charges checked and self-lay options where they save time or money.
Find out moreSewer
Section 106 connections, Section 104 adoption and build-over agreements, prepared with the drawings the water company expects.
Find out moreGas
New gas services and mains where a gas supply is still part of the design, plus clear advice on all-electric new homes.
Find out moreFibre and telecoms
Site registration with broadband network operators, ducting plans and the evidence Building Control asks for.
Find out moreMulti-utility
All your utilities run as one project, with shared trenching where it makes sense and one point of contact.
Find out moreTemporary supplies
Site power and water for welfare, tools and cabins, planned so it can become the permanent supply where possible.
Find out moreDisconnections and diversions
Safe disconnection before demolition, service moves and meter relocations, booked with each operator.
Find out moreMost connection delays start with the application
Utilities are often the last thing booked and the first thing that holds up completion. The usual causes are avoidable.
- Applying too late. Network operators work to their own timescales. A late application can leave a finished home with no power or water.
- The wrong load figures. Asking for too little capacity means a costly second application. Asking for too much can trigger reinforcement charges you didn't need.
- Missing drawings or details. Incomplete applications get sent back, and the clock starts again.
- Taking the first quote. Much of the work can be quoted by independent providers too. Many people never ask for a second price.
We run your applications like a project
- We confirm which network operators and water company cover your site, and what each one needs.
- We work out loads and demand with you, including heat pumps, EV chargers and future plans.
- We prepare and submit complete applications, with the drawings in the format each operator wants.
- We get competing quotes where the rules allow, and check every offer for exclusions and extras.
- We chase, answer queries and line up connection dates with your build programme.
Four steps from enquiry to live supplies
Tell us about the site
Send the address, plans and what you're building. Five minutes on our form is enough to start.
We confirm the route
We identify the operators, the information needed and any risks to cost or timing, then send our quote.
We apply and compare
We prepare and submit every application, get alternative quotes where possible and check each offer.
We see it through
We handle acceptance paperwork, dates, meters and queries until your supplies are live.
What will your site need, and how long will it take?
Pick your project and the utilities you need. You'll get typical lead times, the information to have ready and when to start applying.
Built around how you build
Self-builders
One new home, a lot to organise. We handle the connections and explain each step in plain English, so you know what you're paying for and when.
Self-build connectionsDevelopers and housebuilders
Multi-plot schemes with load schedules, competitive quotes from independent networks and self-lay providers, phased energisation and plot meters.
Development connectionsCommercial and industrial
New supplies and capacity increases for units, offices, retail and mixed-use buildings, including EV charging and electrified heating.
Commercial connectionsBuilding all-electric? Plan the bigger supply now.
From 24 March 2027, new homes in England are built to the Future Homes Standard, which is designed around heat pumps and solar panels. Homes built to it won't need a gas connection for heating, but each one needs more from its electricity supply.
Homes already notified to building control before that date can still be built to the current rules if work on each home starts before 24 March 2028. Many sites will have a mix, so the utility applications need to match.
Getting the electricity load right at application stage is what keeps reinforcement costs and delays down. We work it out with you before anything is submitted, including EV chargers, batteries and solar.
Read the guideHeat pumps
A bigger load per home, so the supply size matters.
EV charging
In England, new homes with parking need a charge point, which adds to the load.
Solar and batteries
Some systems need the network operator's approval before they connect.
Gas, if needed
We still arrange gas where your design and the rules call for it.
Utility connection questions
Straight answers to what we are asked most. There are more on our FAQ page.
What is a utility application?
It is a formal request to a network operator or water company for a new connection, more capacity, a temporary supply, a diversion or a sewer connection. Each utility has its own application, fees and information requirements.
When should I apply for new utility connections?
As early as you can, ideally once you have planning permission and a site layout. A single home can often be connected a couple of months after the offers are accepted, while larger schemes, high-voltage work or network reinforcement can take many months. Quotes are time-limited (90 days is common), so we time applications to match your programme.
Do you do the connection work yourselves?
No. We manage the applications and the process. The connection work is carried out by the network operator, the water company or an accredited independent provider. That means we can compare options for you rather than sell you our own installation.
Can you get a cheaper quote than the network operator?
Often there is a choice. Much electricity, gas and water connection work is contestable, which means accredited independent providers can quote for it. We ask for alternatives where they are available and compare them like for like.
Which areas do you cover?
We handle applications across England, Wales and Scotland. Every network operator and water company area has its own process, and we work with all of them.
What do you need from me to get started?
The site address, a location plan, a site layout, the number and type of homes or units, and when you need supplies. If you have load figures, drainage drawings or existing utility records, send those too. We will tell you what else is needed.
Do new homes still need a gas connection?
Fewer will. The Future Homes Standard comes into force in England on 24 March 2027 and is designed around heat pumps, so homes built to it won't need a gas connection for heating. Homes notified before then can still use gas if work starts before 24 March 2028. Either way, the electricity application matters more than ever.
How much does a new utility connection cost?
The connection itself is priced by the operator and depends on distance to the network, capacity, road works and any reinforcement. Our fee for managing the applications is quoted up front. Our connection costs guide explains what drives the price.
Ready to get your connections moving?
Tell us about the site and the utilities you need. We will come back with the right application route and a clear quote for managing it.