Housing Developers have confidently used our fully managed self-lay service from mains installation to service connections and final handover to the incumbent water authority.
This is all achieved through our dedicated administrative hotline number, which gives you access and support for all your water connection needs.
Bryan Lamont Operations Director
Bryan is responsible for all quotes for the developers that are currently served by Utilities Direct. Bryans greatest strengths are his creativity, drive & leadership. He thrives on challenges, particularly those that expand the company’s portfolio. His ability to strike up great relationships at all levels greatly assists with repeat business. Having spent his career in utilities he has built up contacts that stretch the length & breadth of England
Mat Sheppard Managing Director
Mat is an experienced individual with a demonstrated history of working in the utilities industry. He is skilled in operations and cost management, having worked within major utility companies for the past 30 years. In 2003 Mat graduated from Manchester Business School with a Post Graduate Degree in Utilities Management. Mat has leadership qualities and an approachable attitude.
Utilities Direct Ltd are a WIRS-accredited self-lay organisation (SLO). The Water Industry Registration Scheme (WIRS) are recognised by all water companies and Water UK.
Under WIRS, Lloyd's Register carry out technical assessments of the UDL service provision, enabling us to be accredited for contestable works associated with installing water infrastructure.
Further information relating to WIRS accreditation can be found at www.lr.org/en/
Following the pre-start meeting, return of signed legal agreement and payment of relevant charges, UDL submit the notification to start mains lay to the incumbent water company.
Off-site mains laying installationUDL liaise with the water company, local authority and relevant bodies to project manage every scheme and keep our client fully informed on status.
UDL complete main laying to the required specification, provide regular updates on status and provide as-laid drawings and test certificates to the water company.
UDL also manage the source of water connection with the water company to meet service connection requirements.
UDL submit notification to connect services in accordance with the water company's self-lay arrangements. The water company or UDL arrange inspection of the service pipes to ensure they comply with the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations. The process is coordinated by our dedicated office manager and team.
Service connection installationUDL make service connections in line with client call-off/requirements and provide full details of each connection, including the postal address and meter details (if fitted) to the water company.
Talk directly to our project team and leave the rest to us.
Prior to any water connection by UDL, the blue service pipe will be inspected to ensure it complies with water regulations. Follow the links to guidance sheets for installations in the various water company catchment areas covered by UDL.
Utilities Direct Ltd
1st Floor
22 Queensbridge
The Lakes
Northampton
NN4 7BF
Talk directly to our project team and leave the rest to us.
