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If you’re building multiple new domestic properties with a new road, you’ll more than likely need new water connections. At National Energy Direct, we can get your properties connected to the water network and manage the entire process for you, so you can focus on your everyday tasks with fewer interruptions.
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If you’re building multiple new domestic properties with a new road, you’ll more than likely need new water connections. At National Energy Direct, we can get your properties connected to the water network and manage the entire process for you, so you can focus on your everyday tasks with fewer interruptions.
When planning the installation of water connections for new build homes, we work with your project contractor to ensure we arrange the installation at the appropriate stage of your building process. Our team of professionals then work to suit your budget and complete the work to a strict deadline, avoiding any unnecessary delays in your building timeline.
In order to apply for new water connections, you must provide us with the correct necessary information so we can submit an application to the Distribution Network Operators (DNOs) as soon as possible to prevent any delays in the process.
You’ll need to provide us with:
The property or site’s full address. If you are installing electricity connections for new builds then you must provide the name of the site so it can be identified prior to the registration.
A CAD/planning drawing of the property.
Which services do you require: do you just need water or gas and electricity connections too?
Prior to applying for a new water connection, we would expect that you have had the planning permission for your new development site approved. If your development has no yet had its planning permission approved, it is important for you to get approval as any potential changes could interfere with the new water connection designs and plans.
In order for us to effectively plan and design your new water connections, you’ll need to provide us with a detailed site layout plan, preferably in the style of a CAD drawing as this allows us to be as accurate as possible.
Before installing your new water connections, we need to ensure they won’t be contaminated from anything that may be in the ground from previous use. This requires a Soil Analysis or Ground Investigation Report and will need to be submitted as part of your application. If you don’t have a completed report, we will need to install protective pipework. This is also required if your site is within 100m of a petrol station or industrial buildings.
Once the necessary information is gathered, we will design the water connection plan and produce a CAD drawing of the design for you to either approve, or suggest alterations. From this point, we will then liaise with you and the local council about the legalities of the work and when all has been settled, the design will be sent to your local water supplier for approval.
Once everything has been approved and finalised, we’ll be able to schedule the work and provide you with an accurate timescale for the project.
The time it takes to complete water connections depends on several factors that must be assessed, but on average you can expect the installation to take anywhere between 6-12 weeks. It’s important, however, to remember that these are just rough estimates and that your project may take longer depending on factors such as:
The time it takes to apply for, and be granted a permit to excavate on public ground.
Where the point of connection is located.
The cost for a new water connection also varies greatly and depends on a range of factors such as where the main is in relation to your property and whether or not the supply company needs to excavate unmade ground, pavements, or roads in order to make the connection.
With over 100 years’ experience, our team of experienced industry professionals can guarantee that our work towards your project will be delivered in a timely manner that is in line with the initial budget that you set out. You can also expect us to be following the highest levels of safety compliance with industry standards, working to keep everyone safe from the very beginning.
At National Energy Direct, we’re a one-stop shop for all your utility needs. To arrange new gas, electricity or water (or all three) connections to your new property, simply get in touch with us and we can discuss exactly what it is you’re looking for and how we can help. We will then visit your property to assess the complexity of the job and offer you an estimated timescale and price for the job to be completed.
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