Existing Utility Identification and Assessments

The utilities that cause change orders are often the ones already in the ground. PH&C identifies and assesses them before the estimate is treated as final. An old plan only suggests what is buried. An assessment confirms the line, the size, and the owner.

What PH&C handles

• Gathering utility company records, one-call information, and survey data.
• Locating water, sewer, storm, gas, electric, communications, and private lines on and near the site.
• Identifying conflicts with the proposed building, parking, walls, and stormwater facilities.
• Checking capacity, depth, and condition of existing service.
• Requesting capacity or will-serve letters from the providers when loads are significant.
• Documenting easements that affect how lines can be relocated.
• Carrying relocation and extension costs into the budget.

What you get

• A site plan that shows existing utilities and the conflicts they create.
• Early notice of lines that must be moved, protected, or upgraded.
• Capacity information to support your use and your lease.
• Fewer extra-trench change orders and fewer surprises during demolition.

How it connects

New service applications are managed under utility service coordination. Easements are reviewed under title and survey reviews. Both are part of site analysis and feasibility. To confirm what is on your site before you finalize a budget, contact PH&C.