Self lay services
What is self-lay?
Self-lay allows developers to hire accredited contractors to install water mains, offering potential time and cost savings.
As an authorized self-lay provider, Versatile Utilities offers comprehensive water main installation services.
Our WIAPS-trained engineers ensure timely project delivery, working around the clock and on weekends as needed. We provide a complete turnkey solution, managing all aspects, including highway management.
Self-Lay Process
Advanced enquiry
Contact the water company for a technical evaluation and connection point confirmation.
Application
Submit a complete application with all necessary information to the relevant water company.
Design
Provide a design for the new water infrastructure for vetting or request the water company to design it.
Self-Lay notification
After completing preliminary steps, notify the water company to commence main laying.
Main-Laying installation
Construct new water mains, keeping the water company informed of progress and testing dates.
Main-Laying completion
Finalize construction, address any defects, and submit necessary documentation to the water company.
Service connection Notification
Inform the water company of service laying plans, ensuring compliance with regulations.
Service connection Installation
Install service connections and water meters, providing the water company with relevant details.
Protection of installed apparatus
Ensure all installations are protected from damage until project completion.
We are a multi-disciplined civil engineering, utility contractor, self-lay provider specialising in groundwork, water mains and water networks.
Expert
reinstatements
Excavations and pipe renewals can disrupt landscapes, but our team ensures reinstatements closely match existing surfaces like tarmac, concrete, and blocks.
Insured and
accredited
We have public liability insurance up to £5 million and employer liability up to £10 million. All of our employees are WIAPS trained and qualified in EUSR moling, deep excavation as well as water mains and service laying.
Trenchless
technology
We have public liability insurance up to £5 million and employer liability up to £10 million. All of our employees are WIAPS trained and qualified in EUSR moling, deep excavation as well as water mains and service laying.
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